I'm sure that I'm not the only subscriber who really appreciated your uploads. I'm still using a lot of the tips picked up from you and hope you are well and still wild camping. 👍
Damn it, wish i watched this last night now. Brand new danner fort lewis boots. Loaded with sno seal and now in full sun on this 34c sunny heatwave. Oops lol. Good video mate, will try the home made stuff i think
Have you released a video on how to choose waterproof material and sew knee patches on walking trousers. I have several pairs of Rohan bags and pitching tents and crawling in always leaves me with wet knees. :-)
Thank you Gary. I am in the market for a new pair of boots and once purchased I intend to look after them properly so this will be a great help. Paul :)
I was inspired by this video and have purchased some brand new para boots. I absolutely love them however they are taking a bit of time to break in. Just wondered how long they took you to break them in? Also bought the products in this video to make the wax. Looking forward to making use of it. Thank you for your videos...very informative. Dan
Thanks for watching, they can take a while to break. Wear two pairs of socks one thin and one very thick prevents any blisters. I wore mine every day for a week and then it was done.
I miss my old para boots - they lasted me about 10 years + (daily use, festivals, hiking, etc.). Question: how well do you think the homemade wax would work on light weight tarp materials, e.g. Rip stop nylon/poly (when sil-coatings are not available)?
Johnathan Wilkinson on nylons it does work but only average benefit, it hard to get wax into nylon fibres also you have to be very careful if using heat. It just eaiser to but fabric that is already treated for a high hydrostatic head. Works much better for re treating waxed canvas.
Noel Adams well it is compatible, but you loose a lot of the properties of goretex, you will be basically filling the membrane with wax so the breathabilty goes way down. But if you have some really old goretex that just isn't performing any more and you are going to throw it out then you can do this it becomes waterproof but becomes much much less breathable. You have to bear in mind that when you nikwax wash in you are also partially reducing breathabilty of the fabric, but Its a lot thinner solution so not as bad.
Thanks a lot, Gary, for all your useful hints and tips!
Great information ,needed a new pair of boots so bought a pair like yours and very pleased with them. Thanks again for all the videos you produce.
Andrew Hooper awesome :)
I'm sure that I'm not the only subscriber who really appreciated your uploads. I'm still using a lot of the tips picked up from you and hope you are well and still wild camping. 👍
All is good but lots going on with projects and stuff. :)
That's great to hear 👍.
This took me back to the hours polishing my fire boots, good info to share.
Learn something new every time you make a vid. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gary. I’ve got the same boots. Bomb proof. I’ll be treating mine like this. Atb fella.
Damn it, wish i watched this last night now. Brand new danner fort lewis boots. Loaded with sno seal and now in full sun on this 34c sunny heatwave. Oops lol. Good video mate, will try the home made stuff i think
Have you released a video on how to choose waterproof material and sew knee patches on walking trousers. I have several pairs of Rohan bags and pitching tents and crawling in always leaves me with wet knees. :-)
Thank you Gary. I am in the market for a new pair of boots and once purchased I intend to look after them properly so this will be a great help. Paul :)
Same boots as mine! Very very nise boots. Thanks for your vid!
Valuable info here Gary though it does take time if you want to do a good job.
Sandy
I have a crack on the seam where the sole attaches to the boot on top. Have you used the marine goop with good success in situations like this? Thanks
I was inspired by this video and have purchased some brand new para boots. I absolutely love them however they are taking a bit of time to break in. Just wondered how long they took you to break them in? Also bought the products in this video to make the wax. Looking forward to making use of it. Thank you for your videos...very informative. Dan
Thanks for watching, they can take a while to break. Wear two pairs of socks one thin and one very thick prevents any blisters. I wore mine every day for a week and then it was done.
I miss my old para boots - they lasted me about 10 years + (daily use, festivals, hiking, etc.).
Question: how well do you think the homemade wax would work on light weight tarp materials, e.g. Rip stop nylon/poly (when sil-coatings are not available)?
Johnathan Wilkinson on nylons it does work but only average benefit, it hard to get wax into nylon fibres also you have to be very careful if using heat. It just eaiser to but fabric that is already treated for a high hydrostatic head. Works much better for re treating waxed canvas.
Cheers 🍻 your tutorials are always excellent
Excellent information! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent information, thank you.
Rhys Clement-Evans I
Great informative video Gary.
I've heard that this process is not compatible with Gore-Tex. What's your take on that?
Noel
Noel Adams well it is compatible, but you loose a lot of the properties of goretex, you will be basically filling the membrane with wax so the breathabilty goes way down. But if you have some really old goretex that just isn't performing any more and you are going to throw it out then you can do this it becomes waterproof but becomes much much less breathable.
You have to bear in mind that when you nikwax wash in you are also partially reducing breathabilty of the fabric, but Its a lot thinner solution so not as bad.
Thanks Gary. That was much the same as my thoughts.
Noel
Hope this Channel comes back :-)
Might we see another great video from you anytime soon Gary?
Very useful.
I live and learn. 👍
Hi Gary, hope all is well with you. ATB
All good here thx loving the solitude