C&K photographer-gear skeptic-in-chief Darin McQuoid puts Nikwax’s aftermarket DWR coating to the test on some waterproof-breathable fabric favorites. If you know about Durable Waterproof Repellent ...

Getting caught in the rain while camping can be a disaster, if your tent is leaking. But you can help prevent it before it ...

Gear companies apply durable water-repellant finish, or DWR, to all kinds of things these days: jackets, of course, but also sleeping bags, pants, even hats. It’s what makes water bead up and roll off ...

You’ve probably been there: You’re hiking through a surprise fall rainstorm when you realize that the jacket you’re wearing is leaking along the seams. Minutes later, you’re soaked, and the layer you ...