Nikwax Looks To Grow Staycation Business, Sleep Under The Stars Advice

With many campsites already booked to capacity this summer, some of the more adventurous among us are embracing wild camping. Nikwax is hoping that staycations will expand their business. They are offering advice for the more adventurous camper.

Wild camping can be an amazing experience getting as close to nature as you can in the great, wild outdoors is the perfect tonic after a volatile 2020 and early 2021.

It is important to remember some key points before heading out on your adventures:

• Make sure you are putting safety first. Telling someone where you are going and for how long if you are travelling alone and taking supplies such as a first aid kid, torch and whistle are important things to remember so you can enjoy your adventure stress-free.
• Check for 'no camping' signs and do your research before you choose your base for the night, there are certain byelaws you will have to abide by and ensuring you have chosen your spot well will contribute to a great experience.
• Make sure you don’t overstay your welcome, arrive late and leave early and avoid crowding an area.
• Be mindful of causing damage to habitats with having your things covering the ground for long periods of time.
• Leave no trace – leave your camping spot just as you found it taking everything home with you.
• Be prepared for changeable conditions with Nikwax!

If you would like to embrace tent-free camping with little to no tent, we would recommend sleeping under the stars in a sleeping bag filled with Nikwax Hydrophobic Down+ (NHD+) to stay warm, dry and comfortable. Nikwax has taken nature’s best insulator and made it even better, NHD+ has solved the problem of waking up damp with condensation after a night outdoors. It’s the world’s best performing hydrophobic down and is up to 250 times more water resistant than standard down, conserving its natural insulating qualities even when wet so you can stay warm and dry all night long.

NHD+ is the first and only hydrophobic down to exceed 10,000 minutes on the industry IDFB 18A Shake Test, keeping its loft and maintaining its insulation properties after 7 days constant exposure to water. NHD+ is PFC-free and is only used in conjunction with Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Traceable Down Standard (TDS) certified down.

This means sleeping outdoors comfortably with just your NHD+ sleeping bag is a reality and tent-free wild camping is a great option for a getaway this summer.

Be prepared for changeable weather!

Nikwax has a range of products to help you get your camping kit prepared and capable of withstanding all weathers.

• Clean and protect your tent or bivvy using Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWashand SolarProof: The easy to use spray-on cleaner and waterproofer with UV protection. Solar Wash cleans effectively, revitalises water repellency, and extends the useful life of fabrics by protecting against UV deterioration. SolarProof adds Durable Water Repellency, increases fabric strength and protects against deterioration. One application can double the life of fabrics.
• It’s not just tents that need some TLC. Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarWash and SolarProof can be used to clean and protect other camping items, from caravan awnings, gazebos, toilet tents and fabric camping chairs to sun shades for children/pets and rucksacks.
• For the inevitable downpour make sure your waterproof jacket has been cleaned and re-proofed to keep you dry. Tech Wash and TX.Direct are your go-to products.Both can be used in the washing machine and there’s no need to wait for the jacket to dry in between treatments.
• Don’t neglect your feet. There’s nothing worse than wet feet on the hike back from your wild camping spot. Looking after your walking boots or shoes is key to this so stock up on Nikwax’s trusty Footwear Cleaning Gel, Waterproof Wax for Leather and Fabric and Leather Proof to clean, add water repellency and breathability to your shoes and walking boots.

As well as extending the life of your camping gear, which means you need to replace it less often, you can relax safe in the knowledge that Nikwax products are kind to our natural environment too. They are all water-based, PFC-free and Nikwax has never used any harmful aerosols or fluorocarbons in its products.