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My friend's waterproof claim on his jacket didn't hold up during a sudden downpour.

We all got a good laugh when he was soaked through in minutes.
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fisher.grant
Waterproof labels can really let you down at the worst times. My hiking jacket did the same thing in a storm last fall, got completely useless. I wasted money on those easy spray cans that wear off after one wash. What actually worked was cleaning it with a special soap and putting on a new waterproof layer with a dryer cycle. You have to be patient and follow the steps exactly for it to stick. Good gear care is what keeps you dry, not the marketing.
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oscar_lopez
I tried that soap and dryer cycle, and it brought my jacket back to life.
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young.mia
young.mia26d ago
Just buy a new one, it's easier.
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