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how to waterproof a jacket: MTN Guide jacket

How to waterproof a jacket: rejuvenate your waterproof with our guide

By Jonathan Manning last updated

Our expert step-by step guide on how to waterproof a jacket will see your hardshell returned to top condition, keeping rain at bay once again

Hiking Jackets
Woman pitching tent in woods

How to get your camping gear ready for summer? 9 top tips for stress free trips

By Alex Foxfield published

Our guide to how to get your camping gear ready for summer will get your camping equipment almost as good as new for each season

Camping Gear
how to care for leather hiking boots: leather hiking boots

How to care for leather hiking boots: our top tips

By Alex Foxfield published

We guide you through how to care for leather hiking boots in order to maximize their life on the trail

Hiking Boots
different types of Nikwax: Nikwax lineup

Different types of Nikwax: what they do, and what the heck is BaseFresh anyway?

By Alex Foxfield published

We take a look at the different types of Nikwax, from products for reproofing your waterproofs to caring for your down jackets

Hiking Gear & Apparel
Nickwax founder Nick White with some of the company's products

Nikwax is under new ownership – its employees

By Julia Clarke published

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

Hiking Gear & Apparel