McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Maintaining Your Down Outerwear

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  • Maintaining your Down Outerwear

    Step 1:

    Prior to washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas. Close all zippers and Velcro® tabs.

  • Maintaining your Down Outerwear

    Step 2:

    Fill sink or tub with just enough warm water to submerge item; add ReviveX Down Cleaner. Compress item to remove air and place in water.

  • Maintaining your Down Outerwear

    Step 3:

    Rinse item repeatedly until water runs clear (at least 3 times). Gently compress or roll item (do not wring) to expel water.

  • Maintaining your Down Outerwear

    Step 4:

    Place item in washing machine for 2 spin cycles to remove excess water before drying.

  • Maintaining your Down Outerwear

    Step 5:

    Before drying, apply ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent to the outer shell fabric. Apply liberally to shoulders, cuffs and zipper areas. Dry garment by itself in a large dryer (it needs room to tumble freely). Use heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium heat if possible).

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Tent Seam Sealing

    Tent Seam Sealing

    Apply Seam GripĀ® Seam Sealer & Outdoor Repair to the inside of the perimeter floor seam; this seam is often not taped at the factory. Draw seam sealer across threads and under folds.
  • Tent Condensation Tip

    Tent Condensation Tip

    Minimize condensation in tents by keeping upper tent vents open, and lower vents clear of sleeping bags, pads and other bulky items.