Gripped Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 My Gortex jacket bites. It doesn't really breathe, and it isn't waterproof. It used to do both... I guess it's just old and worn out. What would you all suggest? What's the easiest way to make it waterproof? I'm not as worried about breathability... it's so thick, I almost never wear it when I'm moving anyways. Should I just burn it and get a soft shell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrogers Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Get a bottle of Gore Revivex. Wash. Dry. Almost as good as new. I find I do this about 2 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 if you want a waterproof jacket why would you get a soft shell? Get a coated nylon rain slicker if all you are going to do is sit around in it. Or get an umbrella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 1)restore DWR - wash a lotm, dry it hot, iron and ReviveX 2)seam seal any holes or places where seamtape has come adrift 1) should help water repellency. 2) should cover any leakage or waterproofness issues. Beyond that yer fucked. BUT, a non waterproof Gore shewll can be a useful piece. I have an old Arcteryx tester jacet I picked up for $20 when I worked there. It has no DWR anymore and even Revivex restores it for like 5 min. It had a hole I patched with seamsealer. Its a total beater shell and I use it for iceclimbing and wet alpine chimneys in the rain secure in the knowledge I'd probably get damp anyways no matter what I wear and this way I don't trash a nice new jacket doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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