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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

Rubber Boot Care 101: Blooming and White Marks

Have you ever noticed white marks or ashy gray streaks on old or even new rubber boots? It's actually a completely normal phenomena called "blooming."  With blooming, certain environmental factors ...

Care & Maintenance10 Savings Tips During Ski Season

10 Savings Tips During Ski Season

The snow is piling up in the mountain, and you’re feeling the itch to get out and play in it. For outdoor aficionados, skiing is one of the best ways to enjoy winter. It can also be a darn expensi...

Staying Warm While Winter Steelhead Fishing

If you are planning to stand in frigid water for hours, if the weather forecast calls for rain, chances are you're going winter steelhead fishing. Think back, did your waders leak the last time you...

4 Tips for Packing Up Camping Equipment

With the first rain of the season upon us and the first frost not far behind, we are reluctant to admit that for us, camping season is coming to an end. This means it’s time to pick the heap of fab...

How to Clean Your Tent

After a particularly dirty trip, it’s important to clean your tent. You’ll need some Revivex Pro Cleaner, and a large tote or bathtub.

Tips for Applying Anti-Fogs

Trouble with eyewear and masks fogging? Refer to these 6 handy tips when applying Sea Gold, Sea Drops, Anti-fog Spray or Op Drops.

How to Care for Paddle Sports Gear

Learn how to care for your paddle sports gear by keeping it clean and fresh.

Care & MaintenanceWhich Water Repellent Should I Use?

Which Water Repellent Should I Use?

Revivex can add or restore water repellency to rain jackets, ski pants, parkas and more. Which formula should you use when reviving your outdoor gear and apparel? Pro Tip: The first step in restor...

Care & MaintenanceFive Camping Gear Storage Tips

Five Camping Gear Storage Tips

You had a great summer. You climbed mountains and battled windstorms. You camped by the river and caught breakfast. You even slept through a downpour & woke up dry. Cheers to adventure and wild...

Care & MaintenanceTips for Using Revivex Wash-In Water Repellent

Tips for Using Revivex Wash-In Water Repellent

Looking for an easy method to add some water repellency to your not so waterproof rain jacket and outerwear? Revivex Wash-In Waterproofing is just what you need.

Care & MaintenanceMicrofiber Towel Care

Microfiber Towel Care

There is a lot to love about microfiber; for starters, it’s strong, compact and dries incredibly fast. Microfiber is made of micro-thin threads of fabric woven tightly together, making it more dura...

Care & MaintenanceTips for Using Revivex Odor Eliminator

Tips for Using Revivex Odor Eliminator

GEAR AID's Revivex Odor Eliminator is a powerful, water-activated formula that removes bacteria, mildew, and mold from outdoor gear and footwear. We've outlined what you should know about using it ...

Tips for Using Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant

PRODUCT APPLICATION TIPS Directions for Cleaning Zippers: For best results unzip garment and use dry brush top to remove grit and dust particles prior to applying Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant. Dire...

Care & MaintenanceHow to Replace and Repair Felt Soles

How to Replace and Repair Felt Soles

Old felt soles can be replaced and new soles attached, with a little prep work and Aquaseal FD Repair Adhesive. Prepare Soles To attach new felt soles, remove old felt (if necessary). Lightly roug...

How to Dive Fog-Free

How to Use Anti-Fogs for Dive Masks Pre-clean With Sea Buff Clean new masks with Sea Buff Mask Pre-Cleaner. This removes the silicone leeched from the mask skirt and other factory residues on the l...