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Adventure Tools

Gear Aid Inc. Acquires HEROCLIP®

Bellingham, WA (Friday, January 21, 2022): Gear Aid Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of the award winning HEROCLIP® swivel carabiner product line from Lulabop Inc.  Founded and invented by...

Repair & FixHow to Repair Waders

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Clean Waders

How to Clean Waders

Learn how to clean fishing waders and wash away stinky smells with Revivex Pro Cleaner and Odor Eliminator.

AccessoriesHow to Camouflage a Rifle with Camo Form Fabric Wrap

How to Camouflage a Rifle with Camo Form Fabric Wrap

Learn how to camouflage rifles, shotguns, scopes, bows, knives with Camo Form, a reusable fabric wrap that’s available in a variety of popular hunting patterns.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Waterproof Leather and Suede Boots

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Clean Life Jackets and PFDs

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. 

Repair & FixHow to Patch an Air Mattress and Sleeping Pad

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Waterproof a Jacket

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Wash a Down Jacket

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 Patagonia® Down Sweater Jacket...

Repair & FixHow to Repair a Down or Nylon Jacket

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.  

Care & MaintenanceHow to Repair Cracks and Leaks in Rubber Boots

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.

Adventure ToolsGEAR AID Expands Its Knife Collection with the Tanu

GEAR AID Expands Its Knife Collection with the Tanu

The Tanu Rescue and Dive Knife is the latest addition to the GEAR AID Adventure Tools collection. Designed for use in salt water, this blunt-tip knife features a 3” full tang, stainless-steel blade.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Remove Mold, Mildew and Tent Odors

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.

Are GEAR AID Anti-Fogs “Reef-Safe” or “Environmentally-Safe”?

Yes, GEAR AID anti-fogs are safe to use when snorkeling or diving in lakes and oceans.

AccessoriesNew Reflective Guyline Kit is Now Part of the GEAR AID Adventure Tools Collection

New Reflective Guyline Kit is Now Part of the GEAR AID Adventure Tools Collection

The Reflective Guyline Kit is a multipurpose tool that features reflective accents and a bright orange color to secure tents and tarps day or night.