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Outdoor Research Crocodiles — 5 reasons you need gaiters: keep your feet dry and debris free We consider the reasons you need gaiters for your hiking, mountaineering, snow sports and trail running adventures

different types of Nikwax: Nikwax lineup — Different types of Nikwax: what they do, and what the heck is BaseFresh anyway? We take a look at the different types of Nikwax, from products for reproofing your waterproofs to caring for your down jackets

A gore-tex label hanging from clothing in an outdoor store — How to wash a GORE-TEX jacket Learn how to wash a GORE-TEX jacket to get the best out of your rain protection gear in all weather

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Types of Gore-Tex: which is best for your adventures?

By Julia Clarke published 11 April 22

In this article, we take a look at four main types of Gore-Tex and describe which activities they’re best suited for

Hiking

What is Gore-Tex? Everything you need to know about the breathable fabric

By Julia Clarke published 30 March 22

What is Gore-Tex? We explain why this giant in the outdoor industry became a leading fabric for anyone who wants to recreate outdoors in all conditions

Hiking

Nickwax founder Nick White with some of the company's products

Nikwax is under new ownership – its employees

By Julia Clarke published 3 February 22

After 45 years, the founder of Nikwax – a manufacturer of gear cleaning and waterproofing products – is passing the torch to his employees

Hiking

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