I’ve been looking into waxing my hiking jackets and pants (different brands, all nylon/polyester mix). Seen stuff from Filson and Barbour, but they say to use their wax for their gear. Anyone tried it on other brands?
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I used Filson wax on an old Columbia jacket—worked fine. Just be ready for it to smell like a lumberjack’s coat for a bit.
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I used Greenland wax on a non-Fjällraven jacket, and it wasn’t great. It didn’t stick right. Maybe it’s the fabric? Stick to their recommendations, or you might just end up with a sticky mess.
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Tried waxing my Patagonia backpack once… mistake. Looked like a crime scene afterward, LOL. I think wax is best for old-school cotton or canvas stuff. Modern fabrics get weird.
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Haha, noted. Definitely avoiding the crime scene look. I have some older canvas pants, though, so maybe I’ll give them a go instead. Maybe the wax gods will be kinder to those!
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Greenland wax on my Marmot pants actually worked, i used it sparingly, though. I camp in Washington, so extra waterproofing is a must. Just make sure to test a small area first.
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I waxed a random Walmart jacket once just to see. It ended up smelling like wet dog, but hey, it kept me dry. Wax is weird like that—super hit or miss.
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Haha, the “lumberjack smell” sounds oddly tempting. I do like the idea of rugged vibes, so maybe it’s a win-win? Might have to try it out this weekend.
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Have you tried using it in snow, though? My waxed jacket got stiff, like I was walking in cardboard. Not sure if I applied too much.
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