Reddit mentions of Obenauf's Water Shield Odorless Waterproofing Spray for Fabrics and Leather (16oz Bottle)

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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Obenauf's Water Shield Odorless Waterproofing Spray for Fabrics and Leather (16oz Bottle). Here are the top ones.

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Water Shield Waterproofing Spray provides odorless, durable water protection to fabrics and leather
Extended water proof protection for canvas, suede, chrome-tanned leather, tents, and outdoor cushions
Especially great for camping, marine, automotive and Equestrian fabrics such as horse blankets!
Pump sprayer allows a higher silicone content for an extra concentrated formula than aerosols offer
Water Shield Extended Waterproofing is Made in the USA and Manufactured by Obenauf's

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Shoes:

Lowa / I went with their Renegade model, but depending on your local climate, something else might make more sense.
I gave Vasque shoes two tries, both pairs split at the seams on the inside near the front of the foot. Total crap.
I think Merrell is ~okay. I haven't tried higher-end models. Their cheaper models usually last me one field season, tops, but they for sure don't break like the Vasques do.
If you're getting good shoes, make sure to treat them well, too. This wax worked well on my leather, and I treated with silicone afterwards.

You'll have to keep re-treating, and watch out for issues like gumboot (clogged leather pores). I've also read that treating with liquid oil like mink instead of wax can weaken the leather by hydrating it and making it, yes, more supple -- but also softer.

Pants:

Ditch jeans. KUHL makes the best field pants I've tried. They're more durable, lighter, and are generally very good. Go to an REI to see how different versions fit. KUHL makes jeans and similar pants, too, but their lighter field pants are much better in most conditions.

Socks...too many options, none of them stood out for me. As long as you have enough pairs of thick hiking socks and can cycle through clean pairs every day or so, you should be fine. Synthetic socks typically dry faster than wool. That's about the only major / consistent difference in my experience.