In reply to Post #11
I have a Nash Outlaw Bivvy, the tape came off the seams without any help anyway.
With a few bivvies in the past when I bought them I got a tube of seam sealant, it is just PVA glue, which I used to have anyway in my wood working kit, so when they started to leak I would give them a 'splurge and finger' along the seam.
I do use my bivvy quite a bit, it loses colour over time, and occasionally gets splattered with spod mix and bird poo. I scrape the worst of the bird poo, and use a soft shoe brush and water to wash it down.
If I need to reproof it, I use Fabsil brushed or sponged on.
I have a Nash Outlaw Bivvy, the tape came off the seams without any help anyway.
With a few bivvies in the past when I bought them I got a tube of seam sealant, it is just PVA glue, which I used to have anyway in my wood working kit, so when they started to leak I would give them a 'splurge and finger' along the seam.
I do use my bivvy quite a bit, it loses colour over time, and occasionally gets splattered with spod mix and bird poo. I scrape the worst of the bird poo, and use a soft shoe brush and water to wash it down.
If I need to reproof it, I use Fabsil brushed or sponged on.
In reply to Post #16
Ive never cleaned nor reproofed a bivvy or brolley ever.... yes I do look after my stuff and by current bivvy is over 5 years old... I will reproof them if they start leaking .... do some just reproof as a matter of course rather than because its needed.....
Ive never cleaned nor reproofed a bivvy or brolley ever.... yes I do look after my stuff and by current bivvy is over 5 years old... I will reproof them if they start leaking .... do some just reproof as a matter of course rather than because its needed.....
In reply to Post #17
I use the breathable water based nik wax...don't get any problems with seams..its good for a season..
Used fabsil once and the seams started coming unstuck!
I use the breathable water based nik wax...don't get any problems with seams..its good for a season..
Used fabsil once and the seams started coming unstuck!
In reply to Post #17
I do put my gear through a lot, and seem to get some rough weather. It probably doesn't help that sometimes I don't get the chance to dry my gear between trips, it goes away wet and comes out damp and smelly.
As a result I do reproof my bivvy as it needs it.
I do put my gear through a lot, and seem to get some rough weather. It probably doesn't help that sometimes I don't get the chance to dry my gear between trips, it goes away wet and comes out damp and smelly.
As a result I do reproof my bivvy as it needs it.
In reply to Post #1
I've always cleaned mine with hot water giving it a good wash over with a rag getting any tree sap off and dirt and dust once dry..i use WD40. I spray it onto a clean cloth and just wipe over then spray the seams straight from the can and wipe over like you are waxing a car... Job done water Flys off and it will dry in no time at all.
I've always cleaned mine with hot water giving it a good wash over with a rag getting any tree sap off and dirt and dust once dry..i use WD40. I spray it onto a clean cloth and just wipe over then spray the seams straight from the can and wipe over like you are waxing a car... Job done water Flys off and it will dry in no time at all.