Fall is just around the corner. Is your gear ready?

It's that time again. Time to get your gear ready for the Fall/Winter season. Even out here in sunny San Diego the Fall cleaning bug has hit. The store if fully stocked with everything you need to clean, and waterproof your gear. The process is much easier to do while the weather is favorable and the days are still somewhat long.

Smitty's tent has been cleaned and treated (from a recent outing in the High Sierra a month or so ago) with Nikwax's TX-Direct. Knowing it will be ready for another trip next week (this time to Bishop Pass); there will be no question that it will be ready for any weather that comes its way.

Did you know that even Goretex needs to be retreated with a waterproofing teatment? A Goretex garment is generally treated with a DWR finish during the manufacturing process. It's the outer fabric that keeps you dry. The lamination is only a barrier that aids in moving perspiration flowing outward. The DWR finish is what keeps water "beading up"(rain and snow) and keeps it from penetrating the outer shell material.

Ultra-violet rays, dirt and body oils break down the DWR treatment, causing the fabric to wet out and under perform. Washing waterproof garments in a quality non-detergent soap (Nikwax, Charlie's Soap and Atsko offer the best products available) and re-treating the DWR with the appropriate water-proofing product (Nikwax TX-Direct) is essential to maintain the performance of your outdoor gear.

We carry a full line of products from Nikwax, Charlie's Soap and Atsko. We also give you detailed information on how to properly care for leather and fabrics in our 'How to' section of our site. We have compiled a wealth of information for you to use and learn from.

There are some good deals in our 'Specials' section. Same day shipping will apply to each and every order.