Gear Up for Snowshoeing: Essential Winter Hiking Kit
Winter brings a special beauty to the outdoors. Everything looks different when it's covered in snow, from the trees dressed in white to the quiet, frozen lakes. Knowing how to plan and pack for snowshoeing means you can handle the cold and any surprises that come your way, and will make your trip safer and more enjoyable. We recommend having a kit tailored for winter outings – it will help make sure you can stay warm, dry, and safe.
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 commute. This post will touch on some common winter gear questions. We'll provide tips on layering, revitalizing outerwear, and repairing worn winter gear - from the importance of base layers to the art of re-waterproofing, we've covered the basics you should know to enjoy the winter season comfortably and safely.
How to Repair Waders
Learn how to repair tears, seams, and pinhole leaks in breathable and neoprene waders with Aquaseal FD and these step-by-step instructions.
How to Clean Waders
Learn how to clean fishing waders and wash away stinky smells with Revivex Pro Cleaner and Odor Eliminator.
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.
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.
How to Patch an Air Mattress and Sleeping Pad
Learn how to use an air mattress patch kit to fix leaky sleeping pads and camping beds. Kit includes Aquaseal FD adhesive and Tenacious Tape Repair Patches.
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.
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 ...
How to Repair a Down or Nylon Jacket
Learn how to fix a tear in a down puffy, nylon jacket, or GORE-TEX garments with Tenacious Tape peel-and-stick and iron-on patches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Repair Boots and Shoes
Learn how to permanently repair shoe soles, worn-out heels, leaks and peeling boot rands in these step-by-step instructions using Aquaseal SR.
How to Replace a Zipper Slider
The Zipper Repair Kit by GEAR AID offers an assortment of zipper sliders and top stops as well as a sewing kit and seam ripper to help with replacing worn zipper sliders.
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.
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.