Anyone else noticed that after using Revivex to re proof Gortex Coats that they stink even after being in rain and a good airing outdoors ?
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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.
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Re: Revivex
by walkinTas » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 7:31 pm
After walking all day I stink whether or not I wore a re-proofed Gortex Coat. 
But if I stand in the rain and get a good airing it helps 
But if I stand in the rain and get a good airing it helps - walkinTas
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Re: Revivex
by corvus » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 8:06 pm
walkinTas wrote:After walking all day I stink whether or not I wore a re-proofed Gortex Coat.
As do I wT but it tends to scare the animals when I stand naked in the woods
However a pointless reply to a real question, do I remember you still use a Japarra that is 20 odd years old 
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Re: Revivex
by walkinTas » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 8:37 pm
I do have said Japara, but mostly I wear my paclite goretex coat, which is probably getting close to needing re-proofing. I take it you are not recommending I try Revivex?
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Re: Revivex
by corvus » Wed 09 Feb, 2011 8:51 pm
walkinTas wrote:I do have said Japara, but mostly I wear my paclite gortex coat, which is probably getting close to needing re-proofing. I take it you are not recommending I try Revivex?
Sorry I had forgotten about your Paclite
and Revivex does work but as previously mentioned it "pongs" as does( I am informed by a reliable source ) the Nikwax product to a lesser extent, so if you can find a reproofing medium that does not smell for weeks after it has been applied please let us all know corvus
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Re: Revivex
by MJD » Thu 10 Feb, 2011 10:00 pm
I used Revivex recently and didn't notice a pong after it had been in the dryer.
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Re: Revivex
by corvus » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 4:17 pm
Thanks for that info MJD what breed of Gortex Coat do you have? Mine is a PP "vagabond " in the heavy duty "Taslan" fabric, also next time I wash it I will use a "tec wash" rather than pure soap flakes .
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Re: Revivex
by photohiker » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 4:52 pm
I've used the Nikwax stuff. Never noticed much of a smell when using it, and certainly haven't noticed anything when dry.
Maybe this is part of the reason Revivex is cheaper?
Maybe this is part of the reason Revivex is cheaper?
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Re: Revivex
by corvus » Fri 11 Feb, 2011 5:07 pm
Will be using Nikwax product next time (pity about the new $35.00 10oz full Bottle of Revivex I have) so will be interested in the result.
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Re: Revivex
by MJD » Tue 01 Mar, 2011 11:48 am
Corvus - I used the Revivex on my Outdoor Research Furio Jacket. Beaded nicely for a day or two, but the sleeves are back to "normal" now.
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