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Edit	Post #40653	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	I didn't apply enough DWR treatment to my jacket, can I just add more? I went and applied grangers DWR treatment to my waterproof cycling jacket and put it in the dryer for a few minutes to set it. After my first couple rides, it appears there are a few small spots where it is wetting out immediately. Can I simply wet the jacket and apply more DWR? Should I dry it in ... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Cat-safe mosquito repellent? Conside using Picaridin which has similar effectiveness as DEET, but with fewer risks. I would of course try to avoid overexposing your cat to it due to thier grooming behaviors, i don’t think incidental contact with you after outdoor activities will pose a strong risk. I found some reference... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies? An article in the Spokesman Review claims that the best solution for biting flies is a combination of Permethrin to treat clothing with Picaridin to treat skin and gear. Supposedly the Picaridin is more effective than DEET against the biting flies and the Permethrin will add an additional layer of ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	Is Permethrin safe for cats after it dries? I'm concerned about ticks and want to treat some of my outdoor gear with Permethrin, a spray-on very persistent treatment against ticks and mosquitoes, to reduce the chances that I'll bring home ticks from mountain biking and hiking. However, I know that Permethrin is very toxic to cats. Is Permeth... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Question	—	How do I disinfect my wool hiking socks? I've got athlete's foot after having my feet in the same boots for extended periods of time. How can I disinfect my wool hiking socks to prevent this from spreading and reinfecting my feet? (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Question	—	Spray on waterproofing for non-dwr fabrics? I have a pair of knickers I use for bike commuting year round. Since it's the start of the rainy season on the east coast, I was wondering if a spray on waterproofing product such as nikwax spray on would add water repellency to my non-dwr polyester/spandex knickers or is will this treatment perform ... (more)	—	almost 10 years ago
Answer	—	A: When should I use spray-on versus wash-in waterproofer for treating DWR garments? After considering the existing answers and doing some additional research, here's my take: Spray-on waterproofing Spray on waterproofing should be used on Multi layer garments. You only want to treat the outer layer which reduces the chance that it will be 'wetting out' quickly, which allows the in... (more)	—	over 10 years ago
Question	—	When should I use spray-on versus wash-in waterproofer for treating DWR garments? There are both spray-on and wash-in products available for treating my DWR (Durable Water Repellent), gore-tex, eVent and other garments using products such as nikwax wash-in or nikwax tx-direct. What types of garments is it more appropriate to use spray-on versus wash-in on and vice versa? (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Question	—	Is it safe to drink out of a rusty thermos? I've got a thermos for coffee and/or water storage that I use on hikes and for bike touring since it keeps things hot for hours. However, it seems like the inside is rusting a bit. Is this safe to use as is? Is this easily remedied, and how can I protect it from rusting again? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Should I worry about moisture in my inflatable sleeping pad? I use a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir sleeping pad. This is not self inflating, so I have to breathe in to the sleeping pad to inflate it. Are there any precautions for storing the bag to avoid gnarly bacteria / mold from growing inside the sleeping pad since I'm inflating it with such moist air? Is it eno... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	How much waterproofing spray to apply to my softshell jacket I have a Showers Pass Portland Rain Jacket. The manufacturer recommends using Nikwax TX Direct Spray On to maintain waterproofing properties. How much should I apply to the jacket? How do I know if it's too much or too little? Relevant Links: Jacket Care Instructions Nikwax Tx Direct Spray (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do about those obnoxious biting flies? I've heard good things about Badger Balm protecting from biting bugs. It's more of a natural repellant using citronella, cedar and lemongrass. I picked some up from REI to use on summer bike tours. (more)	—	over 12 years ago