Big Phil
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There is an interesting article in 'Trail' this month comparing reproofing treatments for Goretex type jackets.
To their surprise Comfort Pure Concentrate was as water repellent as any of the expensive dedicated treatments (such as Nikwax TX Direct) and costs 6.2p per treatment compared to c. £3.00 for any of the dedicated treatments.
Also their tests (run by Leeds University) reveal that even the most expensive treatments need renewing every 50 miles if you walk with a rucksack due to abrasion. Again comfort lasted as long as Nikwax TX Direct at c. 30 miles.
Kind of confirms the rip-off factor involved with all aspects of the outdoor equipment market. I'll be experimenting with comfort.....
To their surprise Comfort Pure Concentrate was as water repellent as any of the expensive dedicated treatments (such as Nikwax TX Direct) and costs 6.2p per treatment compared to c. £3.00 for any of the dedicated treatments.
Also their tests (run by Leeds University) reveal that even the most expensive treatments need renewing every 50 miles if you walk with a rucksack due to abrasion. Again comfort lasted as long as Nikwax TX Direct at c. 30 miles.
Kind of confirms the rip-off factor involved with all aspects of the outdoor equipment market. I'll be experimenting with comfort.....