I found these two water sealants.  Anyone have any previous experience with them?


This one looks like it would be good for tent floors:
http://jwbasecamp.com/Articles/Silnylon1/index.html

and this one looks like it might work well on silnylon and gortex:
http://www.atsko.com/index.php?option=com tienda&view=products&task=view&id=9&filter category=10&Itemid=7

me neither.....  I suppose that is why I am asking everyone   :)

I used the Nikwax wash-in waterproofing stuff last night (fair warning, it stinks when in the machine) on my jackets and sleeping bags.  Ironically and thankfully, it did not rain today.  I am sure it won't be long before I can tell you first hand how well the stuff works/does not work, as the "rains are a commin" later this week.

I am going to wait on the tent for a little warmer weather.....he-he-he ~ of course, that may not be until May.  geezzz.

I've honestly never actually waterproofed my tent...guess I'm too much of a fair-weather backpacker! 

We generally use the Nikwax for our raincoats once a year -- it works ok, but I think it wears out after a few trips.  I would love to find a product that gives that new-jacket feel (nice and crisp and great at protecting from the rain), but haven't found one yet.