EQUIPMENT CARE – The team at Granger's Waterproofing share these tips for getting the most from your outdoor equipemnt.

Tents, sleeping bags and packs all benefit from periodic maintenance.

Proper care of your equipment (cleaning, conditioning and waterproofing) prolongs the life of your outdoor gear thus protecting your investment. More importantly, regular maintenance will allow the your outdoor equipment to perform its best in terms of protection from the elements.  It’s really quite simple—clean, condition, dry and waterproof.

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Benefits of Granger's

Granger's offers state-of-the-art chemistry to achieve the highest level of water and stain repellency. Granger's also utilizes components found in the cosmetics industry that help to condition leather, improve absorption and maintain the look and feel of leather.

EFFECTIVE – Granger's products achieve the highest ratings for water
and stain repellency in independent laboratory tests (SATRA) and more
importantly 'real-life' field use.

DURABLE – Longlasting treatments that stand up to require less frequent
application—saving you time and money.

SAFE TO USE – Granger's products contain proven-safe fluoropolymers
that outperform other products in terms of waterproofing and oil/stain
resistance and durabilty.

EXPERTS IN WATERPROOFING – Granger's has been producing waterproofing since 1937. Over the years we have learned a thing or two about how to care for footwear, clothing and equipment.

tent care & maintenance

Step 1. Keep It Clean—Inside and Out

Abrasive particles of dirt can work their way into the fabric and polyurethand and silicone coatings. Rinsing or scrubbing with water and a sponge will generally do the trick. For stubborn grime, clean with Granger's G-Wash Spray Cleaner. This residue-free cleaner will not impair the application of subsequent waterproofing treatments and contains an odor eliminating component that helps keep your tent smelling fresh. NEVER machine wash a tent as the agitation within a washing machine will damage (destroy) the coating on the fabric.

Step 2: Maintain Water-Repellency and UV Protection

Maintaining the water repellency and UV protection of your tent is key to maximizing its performance in all weather conditions. Waterlogged rainflys and floors become very heavy and take a long time to dry. It is equally important to maintain the DWR (durable water repellency) of single-wall tents that are built using waterproof / breathable materials in order to maintain maximum breathabilty and UV repellency. Granger's Tent & Gear UV Waterproofing is ideal for use on synthetic tent materials.

Step 3: Dry It Right— FIGHT MOLD AND MILDEW

Dry your tent at moderate (room) temperatures--avoid direct heat. Excessive heat will damage the fabric and coatings. ALWAYS make sure your tent is completely dry before packing it away for longterm storage. Residual moisture becomes the breeding groung for mold and mildew that will attack the fabric coatings--not to mention make your tent stink! Mildew is very difficult to remove once it has formed. Our best advice is 'prevention' by simply drying before storing. An occasional spray of Granger's Odor Eliminator will freshen your tent by eliminating odor causing bacteria.