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    • Megatron1505M
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      @bagley920:

      Hey guys, it doesn't get that cold here in the winter, so this is my winter jacket: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~37001/37001.jsp

      However, I'd like to waterproof it if I can, any suggestions?

      3M Scotch Guard Spray for Outdoor fabrics, available on Amazon.

      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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      • bagley920B
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        Thanks Mega

        BTW, the 3M Scotchgard website says the average American spends $641 on clothing and shoes per year. That's hilarious!

        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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          @bagley920:

          Hey guys, it doesn't get that cold here in the winter, so this is my winter jacket: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/outerwear/cotton/PRDOVR~37001/37001.jsp

          However, I'd like to waterproof it if I can, any suggestions?

          3M Scotch Guard Spray for Outdoor fabrics, available on Amazon.

          Or try Nikwax spray on or wash in. Or if feeling flush as it works very well in my humble Collonil 🙂

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          • Megatron1505M
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            The only reason I mention the spray, is that you can direct it to the areas which you want to waterproof, unlike the wash in stuff. I've used Jack Pyke and it works extremely well, but ,according to the research I did, the Scotch guard gets the best reviews.

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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            • CaptainC
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              @bagley920:

              Anything I can find state side? I

              Purchase and proxy including shipping is 20USD. Otherwise, go for something that has at least some organic fat in it, these usually tend to last longer before you need to re-applicate

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                @Megatron1505:

                The only reason I mention the spray, is that you can direct it to the areas which you want to waterproof, unlike the wash in stuff. I've used Jack Pyke and it works extremely well, but ,according to the research I did, the Scotch guard gets the best reviews.

                I agree on the spray totally but find it's better to have as a top up to the wash in as you'll go through loads of it for outerwear.

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                • Megatron1505M
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                  Really? This is the first time I've used it, and they claim that it's good for a "whole season" (whatever that means), without re-treating the fabric.

                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                  • bagley920B
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                    It's just like anything, it's all a matter of how much you use it. If it rains alot, I'll probably have to reapply often.

                    If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                      @Megatron1505:

                      Really? This is the first time I've used it, and they claim that it's good for a "whole season" (whatever that means), without re-treating the fabric.

                      Whole Season? Unless they have moved on a whole league in the past year i'd only believe that with light wear and light rain as no chance a piece that is not waterproof by nature is staying waterproof after application with  continued deluges of heavy rain, i mean even DWR on brand new Gore items wears off eventually.

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                        Filson Foothills Parka in Tan  :o

                        http://www.filson.com/products/shelter-cloth-foothills-parka.10070.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=mens/coats-jackets&fmetaProduct=1011

                        This was one of the few Filson jackets that I hadn't seen in person. I finally saw it and then had to buy it immediately. It will be an everyday jacket during the winter in NYC for me.

                        Just an amazing jacket. 8.5-oz. 100% cotton oil finish Shelter Cloth lined with 24-oz. Mackinaw Wool.
                        I'll post images if anyone is interested in what it looks like.

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                        • Megatron1505M
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                          Like I say HD, I don't have any previous experience with waterproof sprays, just following what the can says. I'd expected to need to re-spray it a couple of times this winter, I'll be interested to see how it holds up, and I'll keep the forum updated.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                            @Megatron1505:

                            Like I say HD, I don't have any previous experience with waterproof sprays, just following what the can says. I'd expected to need to re-spray it a couple of times this winter, I'll be interested to see how it holds up, and I'll keep the forum updated.

                            Please do as i am very interested in how this pans out. Or you could avoid all the spray stuff and grab a Ventile instead 🙂

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                            • Megatron1505M
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                              I got a North Face Hy Vent, but my IHM-01 is my main winter coat.

                              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                Hey Mega, I tried the waterproof spray from 3M Scotchgard. It's essentially a wash in except more precise. Directions say to spray on the clothing and then dry the item on low to medium for 45 minutes. I just sprayed my J Crew jacket and it's not in the dryer on low. I like the spray better because I can focus more attention on arms and shoulders, where water would hit more often. BTW, took a whole bottle for one coat.

                                If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                • FOXYF
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                                  @Megatron1505:

                                  I got a North Face Hy Vent, but my IHM-01 is my main winter coat.

                                  Out of self defense I had to get myself a TNF Himalayan Parka and matching mittens (Summit series) - winter here in Moscow should not be underestimated I hear…

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                                    I bought my fiance and I Fjallraven jackets for our first Canadian winter, which I also hear should not be underestimated.  I got myself a Yupik Parka and a Nuuka Parka for her.  Hoping for delivery by next week.

                                    Out with the new! In with the old!

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                                    • moykkyM
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                                      ^ Good choice, that's what I've been wearing in Finnish winter. Though, this year it hasn't been needed yet. We haven't got even snow in the south… :o

                                      "Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it."

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                                      • injunjackI
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                                        We haven't got even snow in the south… :o

                                        Which I'm VERY happy about!!!

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                                          We haven't got even snow in the south… :o

                                          Which I'm VERY happy about!!!

                                          Me too!
                                          The smiley in my op looks sad but it's supposed to be surprised…

                                          "Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it."

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                                          • Megatron1505M
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                                            Can I extend this to winter hats too? Think I need to up my hat game, for not too much ££.

                                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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