This category is broader than just waterproofing sprays. On the live page, Gear Maintenance is split into Industrial Cleaner / Proofer Maintenance, Clothing & Footwear Maintenance, Equipment Cleaner & Proofer, and Repair Tapes & Glue, which shows it covers cleaning, reproofing, and field repair rather than one narrow product type. The page is currently showing 1–24 of 63 results.

For a lot of outdoor gear, maintenance is the cheaper and more practical move. Offtrack’s own research describes the business as educating customers on gear care, including treatments that extend product life and reduce the need for frequent replacement. That fits the live category too, because the range is built around wash-in proofers, clothing-care products, leather conditioners, adhesives, and repair tape rather than just “nice to have” extras.

Start with the problem the gear has right now. If the item is dirty or performance has dropped, cleaner is usually first. If water repellency has worn off, a proofer or repel treatment makes more sense. If the issue is damage, such as a split seam, puncture, or peeling section, you are into repair tape or adhesive territory. That same scenario-based thinking runs through Offtrack’s wider gear advice, where the recommendation depends on conditions, use, and what the product actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all answer.

The live category is clearly led by Nikwax, Gear Aid, and Grangers in the visible listings. Current examples on the page include Nikwax TX Direct Wash In Waterproofer 5 Litre, Aquaseal + FD Flexible Durable Adhesive, Aquaseal + SR Shoe Repair, Tenacious Tape, Clothing Care Kit, Clothing Repel, and Clothing Wash + Repel. That mix shows the category covers both maintenance and repair, not just aftercare washing.

Usually when the damage is localised and the rest of the gear is still doing its job. A torn jacket panel, worn shoe section, split seam, or damaged tent component often makes more sense to repair than replace, especially if the item still fits well and suits your setup. The presence of products like Aquaseal + FD Flexible Durable Adhesive, Aquaseal + SR Shoe Repair, and Tenacious Tape on the page suggests Offtrack expects customers to fix usable gear, not just discard it. That lines up with Offtrack’s broader sustainability and second-life mindset as a business.

Yes, and the category structure makes that clear. Offtrack separates Clothing & Footwear Maintenance from Equipment Cleaner & Proofer, which tells you the job changes depending on what you are treating. Footwear, shells, sleeping gear, and general equipment do not all respond to the same product in the same way, so the better starting point is the item type, not just the brand name on the bottle.