Nikwax Tech Wash 10 oz.

That little bottle lasted me through a full season of washing my softshell and rain pants, and the gear still beads up like it did new. No harsh smells either, which I appreciate since I wash stuff in the same machine as my regular laundry.

I've been washing my rain shell and hiking pants with this after every muddy trip, and it lifts the grime without stripping the DWR like regular detergent did. The 10-ounce bottle has lasted me months since you only need a small capful per load, and the scent is basically nonexistent, which I apprec

My shell jacket was starting to smell after a wet week, and this cleaner brought it right back without any harsh chemical smell during the wash. The small bottle goes a long way—I only needed a capful for a full load, and the tech fabric came out looking fresh and ready for the next downpour.