waterproofing a bib.

[lostfisher1]

My bibs keep absorbing water while I am out icfishing. Is there and type of spray or patch that I can use to stop the water from penetrating my bib.

[Kuyahoorakid]

If they are Carhart style bibs, you might want to try a canvas tent sealer. They sell it in a spray can at most sporting goods stores, and it is non toxic once it dries.

[Madpuppy]

Yeh like kid say's, but it depends on the material.

[ErikR]

I use water repelling spray on my Carharts it helps some,
The last few years I have started wearing strap on Knee pads they have gone along way in keeping my knees and shins dry 

[Raquettedacker]

Camp Dry.. Use the whole can on them...

[popnfish]

Scotchguard

[Russ-T]

You could mix 100% silicone caulk with mineral spirits until it's thin enough to soak into the fabric. Paint it on with a foam brush. I would try this on a couple of scrap pieces first or a small test patch. should make it 100% waterproof. But make sure it can handle the cold temps first as I've never tried it for this. Just an idea.

[ColdFrontFisherman]

Ive seen a silicone based waterproofing spray out this year. They had some @ the walmart by my house in the camping section. I don't know how good it works but the product claimed that it would not affect the ability of the garment to breath. That can be a big plus in the winter.

[DasRottweiler]

 If yer talking ski-bibs, the best thing ya can do with a pair of $40 bib pants is to hit the ski/board shop and buy NikTex or something like it . You wash your pants in  the washing machine with the product added into wash cycle. I usually do my hats, gloves , ski pants and jackets with it every 2 years . Good stuff, and ya won`t be a fireball ifya wander too close to the heater  or cookstove!

You could mix 100% silicone caulk with mineral spirits until it's thin enough to soak into the fabric. Paint it on with a foam brush. I would try this on a couple of scrap pieces first or a small test patch. should make it 100% waterproof. But make sure it can handle the cold temps first as I've never tried it for this. Just an idea.

[Russ-T]

Das
      Silicone will not burst into flames if it comes into contact with the heater and the mineral spirits evaporate within a day or two. If you wear it right after you applied the silicone/mineral spirits then yes you would become a wick. Let it dry and i would rather be wearing it than any nylon.

[grumpyoldude]

I got tired of wet cuffs and wet butte years ago. Cabala's insulated guide gear bibs [$120 to $130] are the best. Thinsulite and gore-tex and wear like iron.

[filetandrelease]

you can also buy rain gear to fit over your carharts

[mealworm]

you can also buy rain gear to fit over your carharts

everyone always says that but i think that if your walking in slush your carharts are still going to wick water and get heavy, i guess it would be fine as long as your not in slush and keep you dry while kneeling on the ice,just my 2cents worth

[filetandrelease]

you can dip your stuff in anything you want but only water proof things are just that-water proof , or they are just water repellent , when I was younger I put my carharts inside my insulated packs with my rain wear on the out side. seemed to work 35 years ago