How often do you wash your raingear?

[MWScottt72]

I have a set of Kryptek rain gear. Truthfully I wasn't overly impressed with it. Did well in a light rain, but anything consistent and it came right thru. All this said, I'm curious how often people wash their raingear. I know that dirt gets stuck in the pores and causes gear to leak worse over time. Just curious what you use and how often...

 

[gelton]

I wash all my washable gear about once a year and use Nikwax sport wash. For Rain Gear and such I spray it down with rivive ex dwr spray after.

 

[Becca]

Wash ours any time they get bloody or muddy. So from once or twice a season to after every trip I just use regular detergent and hot or cold water, as specified on the label. our raingear made out of eVent is supposed to be washed and dried frequently to maintain the finish, and despite several seasons of use they still repel water like new.