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Repair & Fix

How to Repair Dive Gloves

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 Netherlands, requiring watertight glove...

Aquaseal FD Repair Kit Instructions

How to use Aquaseal FD Repair Kit by GEAR AID to make quick, in-field repairs to waders, drysuits and more.

Repair & FixTips for Using Tenacious Tape Repair Tape

Tips for Using Tenacious Tape Repair Tape

Tenacious Tape by GEAR AID is a repair tape that fixes rips, holes and tears in outdoor gear and fabrics. The clear PVC tape and colored nylon tapes utilize an ultra-aggressive adhesive that says p...

Repair & FixTenacious Tape Repair Patches FAQ

Tenacious Tape Repair Patches FAQ

Tenacious Tape Hex Patches by GEAR AID are 2.5'' hexagonal repair patches that instantly fix rips, holes and tears in outdoor gear and fabrics. Each package of Black + Clear Tenacious Tape Hex Pat...

Repair & FixTenacious Tape Mini Repair Patches FAQ

Tenacious Tape Mini Repair Patches FAQ

Tenacious Tape Mini Repair Patches by GEAR AID are designed specifically for down jacket repair. The unique size fits in between down baffles putting an end to leaky feathers in down puffer jackets.

Repair & FixHow Will You Use Tenacious Tape Gear Patches

How Will You Use Tenacious Tape Gear Patches

You’ve probably heard all about our Tenacious Tape gear patches. The same great repair tape you know and love in fun shapes like Sasquatch and wildlife patches. Besides the obvious repair option, w...

Buckle Repair for Newbies

Replacing buckles has never been so easy with our newest repair buckles. We put an end to the sewing and cutting required to replace buckles. Now, all you need to do to replace broken buckles is sn...

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...

Basic Sewing Stitches

You've spent all summer using and abusing your gear. As the end of camping season approaches you're going to want to inspect all of your equipment rips, tears, holes, and any other things that migh...

Repair & FixTent Hole Repairs

Tent Hole Repairs

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 in your tent several ways. Use ...

How to Store Adhesives and Prevent Hardening in Tube

Seam Grip WP, Aquaseal FD, and Aquaseal SR are moisture-cure adhesives. As soon as you open the tube and expose the adhesive to the moisture in the air, the countdown begins. Unfortunately, you are...

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...