{"id":1634,"date":"2014-03-06T22:05:25","date_gmt":"2014-03-06T22:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nikwax.wordpress.com\/?p=1634"},"modified":"2024-10-24T09:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T08:26:22","slug":"the-nikwax-spring-break-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/posts\/the-nikwax-spring-break-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nikwax Spring Break Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nikwax.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/2palms.jpg?w=611\" alt=\"2palms\" class=\"wp-image-1654\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year again: spring break! After drifting drearily through the murky winter months, it\u2019s finally time to get out and go somewhere exciting. You know you want spring adventure, but where to go? Head to the mountains for some spring snow? Catch surf and sun in some tropical country? Wherever it is that you decide to go, we\u2019ve got your gear covered. Here\u2019s our handy checklist to help you prep for your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Mountain adventures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/productdetail.php?productid=257&amp;itemid=-1&amp;fabricid=-1\">Re-waterproof your ski skins<\/a>. You won\u2019t know your skins need this until they fail. Hit \u2018em up proactively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substitute your big, insulated ski jacket with a shell and a light insulated layer for layering versatility. Wash both in Tech Wash to get ahead of the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Consider wool for your base layers in the volatile spring weather. Wool is an effective thermo-regulator, keeping you cool when it\u2019s hot and warm when it\u2019s cold. Plus, since warmer springtime temps mean more sweat, wool is naturally anti-bacterial and won\u2019t stink as much as synthetics. Bonus: Nikwax has a special <a href=\"http:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/productdetail.php?productid=471&amp;itemid=-1&amp;fabricid=-1\">Wool Wash<\/a> that will preserve all of these awesome qualities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Tropical adventures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pack enough sunscreen to cover every inch of your lilywhite body. While you\u2019re at it, find your sunglasses and a sun hat. Your eyes and head need as much protection from the sun as the rest of your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Go get yourself an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com\">ENO Hammock<\/a>. These super packable little hammocks hang very nicely between two palm trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a tube of Nikwax <a href=\"http:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/productdetail.php?productid=473&amp;itemid=-1&amp;fabricid=-1\">BaseWash<\/a> Travel Gel. It\u2019s packaged to be TSA compliant, and it will come in handy to keep swimsuits, swim trunks, and your other travel clothes from smelling sour. Bonus: no washing machine needed! With the travel gel, you can do your wash in the sink.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General camping and biking adventures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up your tent BEFORE you go. Did you lose some stakes? Snap a tent pole? Pack the rainfly when it was wet? Figure it out before you\u2019re racing against nighttime and an incoming storm. While you have that tent up, consider spraying it with <a href=\"http:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/productdetail.php?productid=502&amp;itemid=-1&amp;fabricid=-1\">Tent &amp; Gear SolarProof<\/a>. We know you aren\u2019t praying for rain on your vacay, but it never hurts to be prepared for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air out your sleeping bags. Though it\u2019s recommended that you store down bags by hanging them up in the open air, who has that kind of space? Pull them out and shake lightly to loft the down. If needed, wash them with <a href=\"http:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/productdetail.php?productid=681&amp;itemid=-1&amp;fabricid=-1\">Down Wash and Down Proof<\/a>. The combo will add loft and water repellency, and leave your bag smelling sweet after a winter of exile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If cycling is on the agenda, it\u2019s time for a tune-up. If you rely on professionals for regular maintenance, hit them up before the spring break rush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0They call it \u201cmud season\u201d for a reason. Even if you\u2019ll be exploring a relatively dry area, the shaded areas will likely still have some snow or mud. <a href=\"http:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/products\/productdetail.php?productid=683&amp;itemid=-1&amp;fabricid=-1\">Waterproof<\/a> your shoes and boots now, so spring break happy hour can legitimately live up to its name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the wise Helen Keller once quoted, \u201cLife is either a great adventure or nothing.\u201d Now get out there and have some fun, you crazy kids!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again: spring break! After drifting drearily through the murky winter months, it\u2019s finally time to get out and go somewhere exciting. You know you want spring adventure, but where to go? Head to the mountains for some spring snow? Catch surf and sun in some tropical country? 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