Waterproofing blankets-question

[islandrider]

Hi All,

Yesterday I ceremoniously re-waterproofed my guy's weatherbeeta orican, using camp dry. Question-should I also waterproof the inside? Maybe not the netted part, but the smooth nylon/poly part. Thanks in advance!

[SMF11]

I've never heard of anyone doing it, and I've never thought of it . . . why do you want to? If it is to make the blanket more waterproof, why not add a second coat of Camp-dry to the outside? Or is there some other idea you have?

[tpup]

I would never waterproof the inside. I've only ever done the outside.

[FindersKeepers]

I'd leave it with just the outside. You want the inside of the blanket to be breathable, and adding the camp dry to the inside too will prevent that from happening.

[Lord Helpus]

What is Camp Dry? I am doing a search looking for products to water proof blankets and this is the first product I have come across. Any other product names will also be welcome.

Off to continue my search!

[johnnysauntie]

Ditto the others who say outside only. I've used Nikwax Tent & Gear proof with good results.

[tpup]

I used Nikwax spray this year and LOVED it.

[dwblover]

Just the outside. You want the inside to stay breathable.

[blazn]

If the blanket has sewn-through seams you might want to use the Camp Dry just along the seam on the inside to double seal it.

[msj]

What is Camp Dry? I am doing a search looking for products to water proof blankets and this is the first product I have come across. Any other product names will also be welcome.

Off to continue my search!

Camp Dry is a waterproofing spray that is sold for doing tents, and other outdoor gear. You can find it at a sporting goods store near you. I've used it for 20 yrs and only once ever had a turnout 'leak'.

[lauriep]

I used the Camp Dry for the first time this year, and so far, so good. Is it something you have to re-do every year? Or after every wash?

[Taglet]

Lord HelpUs,

Head over to Walmart in the camping section and you will find the equivalent of "Camp Dry" (they no longer carry that specific brand) in a canister can with a bright orange lid. It is specifically for waterproofing tents, canvas, etc. It is ideal and works very well. Just make sure to saturate the outside of the blanket and let drip over a fence.

[msj]

I used the Camp Dry for the first time this year, and so far, so good. Is it something you have to re-do every year? Or after every wash?

I use it after each washing. Since I have 3 different weights (light, mid and heavy) TO for each horse, I generally end up waiting until late spring to start washing and then I spray them all after I've washed the last light weight TO.

Only once or twice have I actually had to wash a TO mid season and it's a pain to spray and let air dry.

[murphyluv]

I learned something interesting about waterproof blankets- If you wash them in something that does not leave a soap residue behind and gets them super clean- they will retain their waterproofing much longer. Not saying you don't need Camp Dry- I've used it, but I had never thought about the soap...

[Jaegermonster]

I'd leave it with just the outside. You want the inside of the blanket to be breathable, and adding the camp dry to the inside too will prevent that from happening.

Camp Dry and the new comparable product are breathable. Both on the outside or the inside of the blankets.
I use it every year myself and have several blankets and sheets that are getting quite elderly, and none of them have ever leaked.

I usuallly do two coats, only on the outside and letting them dry in between, and pay special attention to any seams, and along the spine area.

[Hattie]

I use Camp Dry every spring after I wash my waterproof sheets to store them away until fall. You can find Camp Dry at Wal-Mart in the shoe department on an end cap next to the shoe polishes. It's $5.95 per can (as of last week) and I find one can can completely spray one 80" sheet. It is also important to only wash your waterproof sheets/blankets in a non-detergent soap such as Rambo Wash, Nik-Wax, or even Arm & Hammer laundry soap.

[joyful]

I agree with the importance of the correct cleaning product, but you also have to make sure you use the correct temperature water. I have had great success with the NikWax Rug Proof. It's bloody expensive, but it lasts the longest, and is environmentally friendly. It's a Brittish product and they know horses and wet weather. It is also the product the Rambo suggests (at least the used to when I called them a few years ago!). Stay warm and dry!