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How to Repair Drysuits and Gaskets
Care & Maintenance

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Wash a Sleeping Bag

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Prep Gear for Resale and Consignment

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Waterproof and Seam Seal a Tent

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.

Repair & FixHow to Repair Boots and Shoes

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. 

Repair & FixHow to Replace a Zipper Slider

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.

Care & MaintenanceWhat Is DWR?

What Is DWR?

To repel water, outerwear must have durable water repellency (DWR) on its surface. DWR treatment is applied to ski pants and jackets by the manufacturer. This protective coating repels water and k...

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.

Care & MaintenanceHow to Repair Leather Gloves

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.

Accessories7 Tips for A Successful Winter Van Life

7 Tips for A Successful Winter Van Life

From upgrading tires to staying entertained, here are seven tips for a successful winter van life.

Repair & FixHow 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 pontoo...

Care & MaintenanceHow 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 ...

Accessories8 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.

Repair & FixGEAR AID Launches Silnylon Repair Patches

GEAR AID Launches Silnylon Repair Patches

GEAR AID is expanding its line of Tenacious Tape with the new Silnylon Patches. These peel-and-stick patches permanently fix rips and tears in silicone-treated and lightweight fabrics, including si...

Accessories12 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.