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

Sven Middelkoop, scuba diving instructor in The Netherlands, offers some great tips for repairing dive gloves. Sven spends his time in the cold waters of The Netherlan...

It never works. It worked for 5 minutes and then stopped. I can’t see anything out of these swim goggles. You’ve heard it before. You may have even experienced the s...

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, ...

All that technical jargon about down fill and synthetic insulation got you confused? When you’re looking for a new puffy jacket there are a few important things you sh...

Ever wonder how to repair your jeep soft top or convertible soft top? GEAR AID offers the Aquaseal FD Soft Top Repair Kit. This all inclusive repair kit includes every...

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’...

Seam sealing silicone/silnylon tarps and shelters terrifies many people. However, it’s one of the easiest things you can do. A few ground rules: Seal the outside. Tha...

When you've got a hole in your tent, it can ruin your trip by letting in unwanted water and bugs. Nobody likes to be wet and swarmed by mosquitos. You can fix a hole i...

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.

We make bringing your tent back to life easy as pie. Before your next trip, pull your tent out of storage and set it up in the back yard. Give your tent a once over an...

Meet your new best friend for planning your backcountry menu: the food dehydrator. Planning meals for a trip into the backcountry can be a daunting task. Fresh food do...