Nikwax TX.Direct Spray-On

This stuff is great! Great way to bring back the waterproofing on your favorite waterproof breathable outerwear.
The best results I have had so far were by washing my jacket and pants (NO FABRIC SOFTENER, it clogs up the breathability in the fabric). After the rinse cycle is finished I take the jacket and pants up to the bathroom and hang them up in the shower and spray them both evenly with the direct spray and let them hang dry overnight.
The next morning toss them in the dryer on low heat for 20 minutes and they will bead water again like they are brand new. Definitely worth the $8 bucks and the bottle is still half full after using it 5 times this season.

On a Mountain Hardware down vest, I found that the this product works most effectively if applied in 2 - 3 light coats and allowed to dry thoroughly between coats. Drying time is usually less than an hour if sprayed lightly and evenly and allowed to hang in a ventilated area with reasonably low humidity. (My den worked out fine, with coats applied between a couple of TV programs.) I'd be inclined to rate it higher than a 5, but I want to test the durability of the product.......if it continues to work as well as the immediate application over a period of time, I'll repost the review. As most of the stuff from BackCountry, this appears to be a quality product.

If you have any brand waterproof/breathable gear and it needs a "boost", this stuff is it. Actually, I think it's the only product on the market for restoration of W/B fabrics. I've used it on fabrics laminated or coated, and it restores water proofing to like-new status. Best application is at least two LIGHT coatings an hour or two apart. It's a simple cost-effective application for expensive over-priced W/B fabrics. Hey, there really is no such thing as waterproof-breathable. They just have a guvment standard to meet to qualify. When your guvment standard wears out, try this stuff. Saves you some bucks in the long run.

Wash that coat! Dirt is your water proofer's worst enemy. Your outfit will last longer and perform better if you wash it often. Wash with Nik wax tech wash then follow up with this spray on. I have used this product many times with great results. I usually end up spraying and then rubbing the jacket to get an even covering, then throwing it in the dryer on a low heat.

Very happy with Nikwax TX-Direct Spray-On. I started noticing 'wet out' occurring on my favorite Columbia Titanium Shell after a quick application with the Nikwax Spray the rain, snow, mud beads up and rolls off, ready for many more adventures =) Also has worked well on my trail runners. Great product for a simple solution.