I've never tried it myself but IIRC a product called Nikwax (sp?) is
suitable.  I've seen it at REI.

dougP

On Dec 2, 1:15 pm, Rene Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Erik,
>
> I have no comments on waxing bags, don't really know anything about it, but
> have just spent the last hour going through your blog. I'm in awe of your
> photos, your riding and your tours. Someday I hope to mee you and chat, and
> perhaps when I'm fitter, go on a ride with you. Since my oldest daughter is
> a sophomore at Berkeley, I can easily find an excuse to come up from Palo
> Alto... :-D
>
> Congratulations!
>
> René
>
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM, erik jensen <bicyclen...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I'm looking for the word on waxing my canvas equipment properly. So far,
> > I've only waxed the wheel-facing sides of my baggins panniers. This was a
> > few months ago, but I wasn't satisfied with the result. Several months on it
> > hasn't seemed to absorb properly (still waxy in parts) and it really
> > darkened the fabric significantly.
>
> > How do you wax your cotton in a manner that results in a similar outcome to
> > the original thing. Also, what's the best product to use? I'd be waxing a
> > few baggins bags, a nigel smythe, and *maybe* an acorn rando.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > erik
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> > bikenoir.blogspot.com
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