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Tricks for Washing Expensive Hiking Clothing

Take care of washing expensive hiking clothing by using products meant for the job, like Nikwax Wool Wash.
Take care of washing expensive hiking clothing by using products meant for the job, like Nikwax Wool Wash.

I’m Just back from a big trip with my friends up in New York’s Pharaoh Lakes Wilderness, so now it’s time to unpack my camping and backpacking gear and start washing everything.

I have invested a lot in high performance synthetic and wool clothing, and when washing expensive hiking clothing, I am really careful to keep its functionality.  This gear must be  both warm and breathable, and must wick moisture away from my skin so that I stay dry and comfortable.  I find that washing this type of gear with regular detergents reduces its performance.  In particular, I find that after washing a nice synthetic shirt with regular detergents, the garment will start to feel clammy when I wear it.

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