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I've been seeing several manufactures produce sleeping bags that are water-resistant. My question to all of you is, can one use a spray and simply apply it to your existing bag and make it water-resistant without diminishing the properties of the bag (i.e. breathablility).

Thanks
jt

Maybe you could but it'd cost you a few bottles @ 13-14 bucks a whack. Plus, there is the washing and drying that goes along with treatment with Nikwax or Grainger's (sp?) which are the 2 best brands I've used.

The better bag makers are using shells made from Pertex or similar microfiber nylons. The density of the weave contributes a lot to the water resistance. Just adding DWR to regular nylon won't do the same thing.

I'd recommend a DWR bivy from TiGoat instead.