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How to Repair an Inflatable

How to Repair an Inflatable

A deflating inflatable can throw a serious wrench in your plans, but with just a little bit of know-how and a few useful tools, your day out on the water can be salvaged. If your inflatable pontoon, SUP board, boat, river tube, PVC or Hypalon raft, they can easily be repaired.

How to Repair a Wetsuit

How to Repair a Wetsuit

You could say that you and your wetsuit have been through a lot together. Whether it was the final hurdle of your last grueling triathlon, the tumbling waves you handled in those early mornings at La Jolla, or the sunken ships you saw off the coast of Aruba on a recent diving trip, those who wear a wetsuit know that it’s more than just another piece of equipment—it’s what keeps you safe, warm, and protected.

8 Easy Ways to Curb Consumption and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

8 Easy Ways to Curb Consumption and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

From reducing your use of plastic to repairing your stuff, here are eight easy ways to curb consumption and reduce your carbon footprint.

12 Essentials You Need for a Successful Road Trip

12 Essentials You Need for a Successful Road Trip

From travel mugs to maps, here are 12 essentials you need for a successful road trip.

How to Care for a Wetsuit

How to Care for a Wetsuit

Take care of a dirty and stinky wetsuit and other neoprene gear by regularly washing it with Revivex formulas. Learn how to dry and store it properly, too.

Prep Camping Gear in 5 Easy Steps

Prep Camping Gear in 5 Easy Steps

Before you leave for the first adventure of the year, you should do a once over on your camping gear to ensure its rip, leak, and funk free.

8 Tips for Fixing Your Gear on the Go

8 Tips for Fixing Your Gear on the Go

Stay prepared and fix your gear in a flash so you can continue to enjoy your time outside.

About Dive Flags

Divers' Flag A rectangular red flag with a white diagonal stripe is required on state waters. Alfa Flag A blue and white International Code Flag A (or Alfa flag), a...

Winter Eagle Watching in Washington

Winter Eagle Watching in Washington

Each winter, here in Washington, we have an opportunity to see hundreds of eagles perched in the trees above our rivers. Learn how you can view these majestic animals.

Outdoor Photography - Painting with "One" Light

John Meloy, an outdoor and commercial automotive photographer, gives his take on simplicity and a how-to on the technique of "painting with light" using GEAR AID LED lights.

Transforming Old Signage into Upcycled Bags

Transforming Old Signage into Upcycled Bags

We repurposed or "upcycled" our outdated, polyester banners and made them into funky, small pouches called Banner Bags.

Packing Tips

Packing Tips

Packing Tip Proper Backpack Weight Distribution: A. Small, “Quick Access” Items i.e.: sunblock, head lamp, etc. B. Heavy Weight Items i.e.: food, water, fuel, etc. C. ...

Add Reflective Tape to Running & Biking Gear

Add Reflective Tape to Running & Biking Gear

Do you prefer to go for a run before dusk or after dawn? Don’t let the dark streets keep you from hitting the pavement. With Reflective Tenacious Tape it’s safer to run and bike after dark.

How do I get a free sticker?

How do I get a free sticker?

To get free stickers by mail simply send a self addressed, stamped envelope to GEAR AID.

How to Clean Stinky Shoes

How to Clean Stinky Shoes

Avoid embarrassing and uncomfortable situations by removing the smell from your shoes and sandals.

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 Netherlan...

How to Patch Pants: Tips from the SectionHiker

Remember those iron-on patches mom used to put on ripped knees? Our friend Philip Werner from Section Hiker has a simple and effective solution for patching pants GEAR AID Tenacious Tape.

Tenacious Tape Gear Patches FAQ

Tenacious Tape Gear Patches are pre-cut fabric repair patches that feature fun shapes and themes. Tenacious Tape patches can be used for much more than repairs, however. Personalize luggage, clothing, cell phones, you name it.

Camping Tips

Here are a few of our favorite camping tips Firestarting Tip One of the easiest campfires to build and maintain, the “lean-to” fire is a simple pyramid-shaped lean-to ...

How to Apply an Anti-Fog Spray to Swim Googles

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...

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