Not sure if this is the right forum but here it goes.  I've got Cabelas Guidewear and its about 3 years old.  I've never washed them or anything.  They've probably only gotten wet 3 times, I mostly just wear it when its cold.  How do I was them and what is the stuff called that you spray on it to keep the gore tex repelling water?

Washing Instrctions: http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/washing-instructions

 

do not use fabric softener. 

 

as for the spray, i think it's called reviveX or repelX. 

Thanks

If you have an ems or Rei near you get a product called tech wash. It's a non detergent laundry product for all kinds of outdoor gear including goretex. The same brand also makes a wash in and spray on dwr application. As noted do not use fabric softener.

no fabric softener  ...oh crap.. no wonder my gore tex jacket looks old now.

Revive X is what you want. This retired GI swears by it. Also read and FOLLOW the washing instructions.