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Whether you're patching up a tent or defogging a dive mask, this is where you'll find how-tos, expert tips, and repair advice to keep your gear going strong.

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Care & Maintenance

Essential Ski and Snowboard Maintenance Tips for a Great Season

With resorts opening and an epic season on the horizon, it's time to shake off the summer dust and get your ski and snowboard gear in top shape. Whether you're a seasoned rider or gearing up for yo...

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5 Fly Fishing Gear Repair Items You Probably Don’t Have Yet

When you're on the water, your fly fishing gear becomes an extension of you, allowing you to focus on the moment. But gear failures—like a punctured wader or snagged zipper—can disrupt that tranqui...

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Bikepacking Gear Care 101: Tips for Maintaining Your Bikepacking Gear

Bikepacking combines cycling and backpacking for multi-day adventures with minimal gear. Explore diverse terrains, test your limits, and learn what you carry and how to care for and maintain it.

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Bringing Effective Altruism into the Outdoors to Enhance the Places Where We Work and Play

Your love for the outdoors can make a meaningful difference in the world. Effective altruism is a philosophy that encourages us to use our resources, whether it's time, money, or skills, in the mos...

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Common Winter Gear Questions, Answered

As the winter season unfolds, it's crucial to stay warm and protected against the elements, whether you're hitting the slopes to ski, snowboard, and snowshoe, or braving the cold for your daily com...

Care & MaintenanceHow to Clean Waders

How to Clean Waders

Learn how to clean fishing waders and wash away stinky smells with Revivex Pro Cleaner and Odor Eliminator.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Waterproof Leather and Suede Boots

How to Waterproof Leather and Suede Boots

Learn how to waterproof and protect leather, suede, nubuck, and even GORE-TEX® boots with Revivex water repellent formulas.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Clean Life Jackets and PFDs

How to Clean Life Jackets and PFDs

Learn how to clean, refresh, and store life jackets and PFDs with Revivex Pro Cleaner, Wetsuit and Drysuit Shampoo, Odor Eliminator, and UV Protector. 

Care & MaintenanceHow to Waterproof a Jacket

How to Waterproof a Jacket

Learn how to waterproof and restore DWR on ski jackets, pants, gloves, and outerwear with wash-in and spray on Revivex water repellent formulas.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Wash a Down Jacket

How to Wash a Down Jacket

For the past few winters, you may have been spoiling yourself with a warm down jacket or puffer vest. Only now it’s looking a bit flat and dirty. Rescue your beloved Patagonia® Down Sweater Jacket...

Care & MaintenanceHow to Repair Cracks and Leaks in Rubber Boots

How to Repair Cracks and Leaks in Rubber Boots

Learn how to repair cracks and leaks in rubber boots with Aquaseal SR Shoe Repair Adhesive and restore shine with Revivex Rubber Boot Treatment.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Remove Mold, Mildew and Tent Odors

How to Remove Mold, Mildew and Tent Odors

Learn how to remove mold, mildew and tent odors using Revivex Pro Cleaner and Odor Eliminator, as well as restore a tent’s polyurethane coating.

Are GEAR AID Anti-Fogs “Reef-Safe” or “Environmentally-Safe”?

Yes, GEAR AID anti-fogs are safe to use when snorkeling or diving in lakes and oceans.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Repair Drysuits and Gaskets

How to Repair Drysuits and Gaskets

Learn how to repair and care for neoprene and GORE-TEX drysuits and latex gaskets with Aquaseal adhesives, Revivex washes, and other GEAR AID products.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Wash a Sleeping Bag

How to Wash a Sleeping Bag

Learn how to wash, deodorize, dry, and store a sleeping bag with specialized liquid detergents that properly clean synthetic and down-filled bags.