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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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How to Prep Gear for Resale and Consignment
Care & Maintenance

How to Prep Gear for Resale and Consignment

Learn the basics about how to prepare used gear for resale at a consignment shop by using GEAR AID care and repair products.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Waterproof and Seam Seal a Tent

How to Waterproof and Seam Seal a Tent

Learn how to waterproof and seam seal your tent with Seam Grip sealants and Revivex water repellents and stay dry and comfortable while sleeping outdoors.

Care & MaintenanceWhat Is DWR?

What Is DWR?

To repel water, outerwear must have durable water repellency (DWR) on its surface. DWR treatment is applied to ski pants and jackets by the manufacturer. This protective coating repels water and k...

How to Wash and Restore GORE-TEX Products

Learn how to wash, reproof and repair GORE-TEX jackets, pants and gloves in these step-by-step instructions using a liquid detergent, DWR, and patches.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Repair Leather Gloves

How to Repair Leather Gloves

Learn how to repair a tear in leather gloves with a sewing kit and waterproof sealant in this step-by-step tutorial.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Repair a Wetsuit

How to Repair a Wetsuit

You could say that you and your wetsuit have been through a lot together. Whether it was the final hurdle of your last grueling triathlon, the tumbling waves you handled in those early mornings at ...

Care & MaintenanceHow to Care for a Wetsuit

How to Care for a Wetsuit

Take care of a dirty and stinky wetsuit and other neoprene gear by regularly washing it with Revivex formulas. Learn how to dry and store it properly, too.

Accessories8 Tips for Fixing Your Gear on the Go

8 Tips for Fixing Your Gear on the Go

Stay prepared and fix your gear in a flash so you can continue to enjoy your time outside.

Which Anti-Fog Do I Use?

Learn which GEAR AID anti-fog to use for a variety of eyewear including swim goggles, dive masks, eyeglasses and binoculars. Choose from Sea Gold, Sea Drops, Anti-Fog Spray or Op Drops to treat len...

Care & MaintenanceWinter Eagle Watching in Washington

Winter Eagle Watching in Washington

Each winter, here in Washington, we have an opportunity to see hundreds of eagles perched in the trees above our rivers. Learn how you can view these majestic animals.

Care & MaintenanceIntroducing New Pouches for the Revivex Collection

Introducing New Pouches for the Revivex Collection

GEAR AID introduces new, pouch packaging for its line of Revivex water repellents and wash treatments. The pouches contain less plastic than traditional bottle packaging. The change is part of GEAR...

Care & MaintenanceHow to Clean Stinky Shoes

How to Clean Stinky Shoes

Avoid embarrassing and uncomfortable situations by removing the smell from your shoes and sandals.

Care & MaintenanceTips for Using Revivex UV Protectant

Tips for Using Revivex UV Protectant

How does UV Protectant work? Materials like Hypalon, PVC, fiberglass, roto-molded plastic, and other materials are damaged, bleached and ultimately destroyed through use and by sun exposure. Reviv...

Care & MaintenanceRevivex Durable Water Repellent Spray FAQ

Revivex Durable Water Repellent Spray FAQ

Revivex Durable Water Repellent Spray restores durable water repellency (DWR) to technical fabrics and outerwear. Safe for use on waterproof breathable apparel and footwear, it will not interfere w...

Applications for Revivex Odor Eliminator

How to get rid of bad smells so you can keep your friends: The last thing we want to hear someone ask: ‘What’s that smell?’. No answer is okay, but a lot of times it ends up being: It’s my cats. A ...