Waterproofer on kuiu attack pants?

[Etter]

I just ordered a pair of kuiu attack pants for hunting in the mountains and western trips and was wondering if anyone has added a waterproofing spray to them to increase their already somewhat repellent properties. I walk through a ton of blue and huckleberry bushes and they are usually covered in dew in the mornings. Just wondered if a silicone type spray would hinder their breathability

[gatradbow]

Not sure but I have a pair of attack pants and really like them!

[old_goat2]

I don't have that brand but have others with what they call DWR and there's no need(with what I walk through) and will probably cut down the pants ability to breathe significantly! But I know the kind of wet conditions you are talking about, but I would wear them a couple times and see if they don't work as is before you try treating them. Also Nikwax makes a wash to restore the DEAR to outdoor fabrics. Rust-Oleum makes a product called Never Wet designed for patio furniture fabrics that might be better than silicone and it's phenomenal for water proofing feathers too!

[Tedd]

If you are hunting somewhere that consistently soaks your attack pants...then you probably need rain pants! The attack pants will repel  somewhat and do dry quickly.  They are ok on a drizzly day. You won't stay dry in a downpour. They are completely synthetic so the silicon might even damage them.
I have two pair. The problem with attack pants...you never want to wear any other kind of pants! Except maybe the guide pants. Got a pair of those too.
Tedd

[Tedd]

If you are hunting somewhere that consistently soaks your attack pants...then you probably need rain pants! The attack pants will repel  somewhat and do dry quickly.  They are ok on a drizzly day. You won't stay dry in a downpour. They are completely synthetic so the silicon might even damage them.
I have two pair. The problem with attack pants...you never want to wear any other kind of pants! Except maybe the guide pants. Got a pair of those too.
Tedd

[Tedd]

Not sure why the triple post. That is a new one!!