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It's raining and cold outside and that means NOW is the time to make sure your waterproof and insulating backpacking gear is ready to withstand harsh winter conditions! In this video I'll show you super simple steps you can follow to repair the DWR on your rain jacket, and to reloft your insulating jackets and sleeping bags so they keep you warm. I'll also throw in a few bonus tips on what to check for on your other backpacking gear to ensure it's ready for a cold weather backpacking trip! Happy hiking my friends take care of your gear and stay warm out there!

Intro: 00:00
Why I'm focusing on rain jackets, down jackets, and sleeping bags: 0:31
How to repair the DWR on your rain jacket: 0:50
How to wash and reloft puffy jackets and sleeping bags: 3:14
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 3:18
How to wash and reloft puffy jackets and sleeping bags (con't): 4:22
What to check to be sure the rest of your gear is in great condition: 8:20
Outro: 12:32

Gear in this video

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L:
NEMO Riff 15 Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/49WothO
REI 650 Down Jacket: https://alnk.to/dAlsO7t
Enlightened Equipment Torrid APEX Jacket: https://alnk.to/cHLt6qv'>https://alnk.to/cHLt6qv
Soto Windmaster Stove: https://alnk.to/6mOoAG7
NiteCore Headlamp: https://alnk.to/1C5Jj3K'>https://alnk.to/1C5Jj3K
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://alnk.to/6mObMWQ'>https://alnk.to/6mObMWQ
Gossamer Gear "The Two" Tent: https://alnk.to/gKP6sOV

My current full backpacking kit

Black Diamond ZPoles: https://alnk.to/60YFPlN
REI Flash 55 Pack: https://alnk.to/3ya45Px
Six Moon Designs Pack Liner: https://alnk.to/58oSViR
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt 20: https://alnk.to/5Q3UQzM
NEMO Tensor Sleeping Pad: https://alnk.to/3TZA3ta
BV450 Bear Can:
Big Agnes String Lights: https://alnk.to/hstVAiM
Hartford Gear Co. Small Bag:
ECOTOOLS Face Cloth: https://amzn.to/40a4JD8
Mini Toothbrush: https://alnk.to/hstVAr3
LightLoad Towel: https://amzn.to/3tHGBLT
NatureBuff Soap: https://www.naturebuffsoap.com/
Snow Peak Titanium Pot:
Soto Windmaster Stove: https://alnk.to/gzU8GeY
Enlightened Equipment Torrid APEX Jacket: https://alnk.to/cHLt6qv'>https://alnk.to/cHLt6qv
SkyGOAT Hoodie: https://skygoatusa.com
Durston XMid 2 Tent: https://durstongear.com/products/xmi...
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L:
REI Liner Gloves: https://alnk.to/1XVfgxw
BUFF Wool Neck Gaiter: https://alnk.to/devK2L6
CNOC 2L Bag: https://alnk.to/9bsju7p
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://alnk.to/6mObMWQ'>https://alnk.to/6mObMWQ
CNOC 1L Bottle:
Happy Bottom Bidet: https://alnk.to/1N0uhKf
BoglerCo Trowel: https://alnk.to/e75wWYD
Freshette Pee Funnel: https://alnk.to/e75wWRk
Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/cHLt6l7
NiteCore Headlamp: https://alnk.to/1C5Jj3K'>https://alnk.to/1C5Jj3K
Gossamer Gear Thin Pad: https://alnk.to/7X30Cr2
Garmin InReach Mini: https://alnk.to/esV2UwM

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This is Why You Need to Take Care of Your Backpacking Gear!
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