Snugpak Special Forces Bivvi Bag Bivvy bivi Centre Zip Bivouac
Regular price
£89.99
Sale price
£77.99
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The SF Bivvi bag is the ideal choice for adventure racers, bushcraft and emergency survival.
Specification
Weight: Adult - 340g / 12oz Extra Long - 400g / 14oz Packsize: 14cm x 10cm / 6" x 4" Outer Fabric: Paratex Dry Half centre zip for quick and easy access (perfect for use with the Snugpak special forces range of sleeping bags) 100% waterproof fabric with a hydrostatic head of more than 5000mm (items with a hydrostatic head over 1500mm are generally waterproof) Taped & Sealed Seams Tough Breathable (will transmit up to 7.5 litres of moisture per m2 per 24 hours) Soft to the touch Supplied with own stuff sack Outer Fabric treated with a Durable Water Repellent (water repellency can be maintained by a cool tumble dry after washing and periodic retreatment with suitable aftercare products such as Nikwax or Grangers)
Expanda Panel adds 40cm of extra chest width to your sleeping bag.
Available for all UK made bags this zip-in-wedge adds extra chest room (Sleeping bag not included) Please note: As expanda panels are made at a different time in production to the sleeping bag, occasionally, the Expanda can appear up to 10cm longer or shorter than the sleeping bag. Although the zip tape length is exact, there is a variation on the amount of coil per zip, which the zip manufacturer explains as the “expected tolerance”.
Nikwax Tx Direct and Tech Wash Twin Pack, Wash and Waterproofing solution for all your Outdoor clothing
Regular price
£27.99
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All you need to safely clean and add water repellency to wet weather clothing.
About TX Direct
TX Direct is wash-in waterproofing for wet weather clothing it adds water-repellency and revives breathability.
Benefits of using this product: Adds / renews water-repellency and revives breathability. Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance. Maintains breathability. Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine. Will not affect cosmetic appearance. Water based - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable and non hazardous. Does not contain fluorocarbons. Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture.
Ideal for: Nikwax Waterproofing are the International Leader in Water Based Cleaning & Waterproofing Solutions for clothing, footwear and equipment.
Note: Always clean garments first with Nikwax Tech Wash before reproofing. ABOUT Tech Wash The No.1 easy to use, safe, high performance cleaner for wet weather clothing and equipment. Do Not Use Normal Soap Powder To Wash Your Waterproofs! USE TECH WASH Breathable waterproof garments are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. If the outer fabric absorbs water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability. Therefore, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) on the outer fabric of your jacket must be maintained to ensure comfort. Nikwax Tech Wash will revitalise the DWR and therefore breathability of your garment
Your waterproof clothing and equipment could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric 'wetting out' in wet or damp conditions.
If your waterproof clothing or equipment is relatively new, or recently treated with a Nikwax waterproofer, then cleaning with Nikwax Tech Wash will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalise DWR.
Ideal for:
Nikwax Waterproofing are the International Leader in Water Based Cleaning & Waterproofing Solutions for clothing, footwear and equipment.
Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof Waterproofer For Boots Shoes GoreTex
Regular price
£4.49
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Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof is easy and quick to apply; either spray or sponge on to wet boots. Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof provides highly Durable Water Repellency (DWR) which develops on air drying.
It leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual fibres of fabric and leather.
This allows moisture vapour to pass through, maintaining breathability and keeping your feet dry. Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof has been specifically designed and optimised for fabric and leather combination footwear.
Anyone who is active outside in damp or wet conditions will benefit from breathable waterproof footwear. Whether youre a mountaineer, cyclist, dog walker, or you work outside as a farmer or surveyor, you will need good footwear.
NIKWAX Spray On Cleaning Gel Spray 300ml
revitalising cleaner for allfootwear before you use waterproofers to
maintains support and breath ability on Fabric & Leather Boots and shoes
Removes dirt and helps release stains. Improves the appearance of dirty footwear. Prepares footwear for proofing with the appropriate footwear product. Prolongs the life and performance of all types of footwear. Maintains breathability. Ideal for footwear with breathable linings e.g. Gore-Tex. Easy to apply - sponge on cleaner. Water based - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable & non hazardous. Does not contain fluorocarbons. Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture.
Nikwax Down Proof/Downwash Direct Twin Pack 1Ltr or 300ml
Regular price
£14.75
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NIKWAX DOWN WASH DIRECT & DOWN PROOF TWIN PACK You will receive 1 BOTTLE of Each! The Number One Combination for the care of your DOWN clothing.
About DOWN PROOF
Easy to use, safe, high performance wash in waterproofing for down filled clothing and gear. Adds Durable Water Repellency; reducing weight gain, maintaining the insulation and breathability of down filled items in cold and damp conditions.
Nikwax Down Proof has been specifically designed and optimized for down filled gear. It adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR), which protects against rain and condensation, improving the natural insulating properties of down.
Nikwax Down Proof prolongs the effective life of your down gear. It leaves a flexible water repellent treatment on individual down filaments and fabric fibers allowing moisture vapor to pass through, maintaining breathability and optimizing performance in cold and damp conditions.
Nikwax Down Proof is a safe, easy to use product for down filled gear. It is quick to apply in a washing machine and ensures that the treatment goes right through the item, treating both the outer fabric and the down fill. The DWR of Nikwax Down Proof develops on air drying. However, tumble drying is recommended to ensure that the down is dried thoroughly and as quickly as possible. Leaving down wet or damp can ruin it completely.
For best results remove all non-washable parts and clean item(s) first with Nikwax Down Wash in a separate wash cycle. No need to dry item(s) before waterproofing. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions (large items can be treated by hand).
Remove all detergent build up from the detergent dispenser. Place clean item in washing machine (maximum 1 item). Use 150ml for 1 item. Run 30C synthetic cycle and slow spin. After the cycle has finished run multiple spin cycles, each time incrementally increasing the spin speed, to remove excess water. To maintain waterproofing always wash with Nikwax Down Wash. Do not use detergents.
ABOUT DOWN WASH DIRECT
The easy to use, safe, high performance technical cleaner for hydrophobic and regular down filled clothing and gear. The only technical cleaner specifically designed for hydrophobic and regular down which cleans effectively, while restoring water repellency and maintaining fill power and insulation.
Your down items could be soaking up water because the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) has been compromised by dirt, or because it has been cleaned with a conventional laundry detergent. Dirt attracts water and household detergents leave water attracting (hydrophilic) residues, leading to fabric and down 'wetting out' in wet or damp conditions.
If your down items are relatively new, or have been recently treated with Nikwax Down Proof, then cleaning with Nikwax Down Wash Direct will not only remove contaminants, such as dirt and residues left behind by household detergents, but also revitalize insulation and restore DWR.
However, once the gear has been thoroughly used, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax Down Proof, after cleaning first with Nikwax Down Wash Direct. This will add DWR to the outer fabric of the gear and also the down fill.
Sleeping bags and very large jackets are best hand washed in a bath or equivalent and then spin dried in a washing machine.
Use neat Down Wash Direct to treat stubborn stains before washing. Remove all non-washable parts. Shake well before use. Follow care label instructions. Do not use conventional detergents.
Machine Wash (for down clothing only):
Use a front-loading washing machine only. Remove all detergent build-up from the detergent dispenser. Place maximum 2 items in washing machine. Add 100 ml. Wash according to care label, preferably on low setting and slow spin. After the washing cycle has finished run multiple spin cycles, each time incrementally increasing the spin speed, to remove excess water. (Hand wash sleeping bags or wash in a professional machine).
GENERAL ADVICE
Down filled items are used to provide lightweight insulation to keep you warm. The structure of down allows air to be trapped between its filaments and warmed by body heat to provide insulation for the user.
If down gets wet it clumps together. This causes it to lose loft and insulation as it cant trap air effectively. When wet, down loses all of its insulating properties, as water conducts heat away from the body up to 25 times faster than air. It will also gain weight and its breathability will be significantly reduced; leaving you feeling cold, wet and uncomfortable.
Down filled items are most likely to get sweaty and wet inside when used in damp or wet conditions. Therefore it is important to stop down filled gear from getting wet by applying Durable Water Repellency (DWR). The outer fabric of your down filled item, as well as the down inside, must be maintained to ensure comfort. Through use it will eventually wear off and need to be renewed with Nikwax Down Proof.
Your down gear could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. First, try cleaning it with Nikwax Down Wash DIRECT, and if it is fairly new, or recently re-waterproofed, the Durable Water Repellency (DWR) will be revitalized just from cleaning. But, once the gear has been thoroughly used, you will need to add DWR, using Nikwax Down Proof, after cleaning first with Nikwax Down Wash. This will add DWR to the outer fabric of the gear and also the down fill.
Nikwax Waterpofing Solutions keep you dry, warm and comfortable in wet conditions and extend the life and performance of your clothing and equipment.
