Gear Repair & Maintenance
Need to fix a broken tent? Not sure how to clean a musty old backpack? Trailspace's Gear Repair Forum is a moderated forum to discuss maintaining and repairing hiking, backpacking, and climbing gear.
| Gear Repair & Maintenance Topics | Messages | Started by | Latest Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Repair/Maintenance Service Recommendations: Share Them Here | 10 | Alicia MacLeay |
1:04 p.m. on Jan 26, 2010 by Rick-Pittsburgh |
| READ FIRST: Lost Parts and Instructions | 1 | Dave MacLeay |
3:21 p.m. on Jul 19, 2006 by Dave MacLeay |
| Which sealant for old Walrus tent? | 6 | Elaine Fortin |
7:56 a.m. on Sep 9, 2021 by Elaine Fortin |
| Tent/Shelter Delamination: Expectations | 13 | Sean Van Cleve |
8:14 p.m. on Aug 31, 2021 by Elaine Fortin |
| Waterproofing inside of backpack | 14 | GaryPalmer |
8:51 p.m. on Aug 2, 2021 by Robert Hajosy |
| Arc'teryx Naos 70 Hip Belt Repair | 5 | Caleb |
11:07 p.m. on Apr 25, 2021 by Caleb |
| Used gear buyer beware: cigarette smoke | 1 | andrew f. |
5:36 p.m. on Mar 7, 2021 by andrew f. |
| Consulta | 2 | Julio Espinola Valdez |
11:20 p.m. on Mar 6, 2021 by balzaccom |
| Does Compressing Down Damage It? | 9 | Ken Sternberg |
12:27 p.m. on Mar 5, 2021 by andrew f. |
| 20-year-old Ozark trail to burner gas stove | 3 | STEVEN HAMPTON |
9:03 a.m. on Feb 16, 2021 by STEVEN HAMPTON |
| Search for rubber coating: pants zipper rubber surround leaving black marks | 5 | John |
6:59 a.m. on Dec 17, 2020 by John |
| Mold removal from inside a air pad | 1 | GaryPalmer |
6:30 a.m. on Oct 20, 2020 by GaryPalmer |
| Keeping microfibers out of the water supply - Guppyfriend | 1 | andrew f. |
12:14 p.m. on Oct 6, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Strange smell in Paramo jacket | 19 | Keith Trott |
11:12 p.m. on Aug 29, 2020 by alan |
| Dana design terraplane hipbelt replacement | 5 | Terry Richardson |
6:00 p.m. on Aug 10, 2020 by apeman |
| Primus PTL 2245 | 4 | Tom Depwich |
3:08 p.m. on Jul 23, 2020 by Old Guide |
| gear maintenance/environmental soundness | 12 | andrew f. |
3:06 p.m. on May 24, 2020 by 300winmag |
| New tent odor | 6 | PhilNC |
10:22 a.m. on May 6, 2020 by PhilNC |
| Burnt my bag.... | 12 | WILL1E |
7:26 p.m. on Mar 11, 2020 by FromSagetoSnow |
| DIY: UL Hiking Staff | 12 | whomeworry |
8:33 p.m. on Feb 24, 2020 by whomeworry |
| Source for repair and improvement bits and bobs | 15 | PhilNC |
6:52 p.m. on Feb 13, 2020 by Nick |
| Customer Service... | 4 | balzaccom |
4:20 p.m. on Feb 4, 2020 by Old Guide |
| Cloudveil bibs' zipper rand leaving black marks EVERYWHERE! | 2 | John |
1:37 p.m. on Feb 1, 2020 by pillowthread |
| Shock Cord replacement open-end poles -- How To? | 8 | Eric Mindel |
9:36 p.m. on Dec 8, 2019 by apeman |
| Before Spar Varnish | 24 | Old Guide |
9:45 p.m. on Nov 23, 2019 by lazya4 |
| seam sealer for Moss Tent? | 1 | alan lovell |
10:28 a.m. on Oct 14, 2019 by alan lovell |
| Canadian Military Rucksack Frame 1950's/60's era. rebuild | 3 | Tyler Veinot |
10:15 a.m. on Sep 10, 2019 by Tyler Veinot |
| How to glue backpack | 8 | bob williker |
3:28 p.m. on Aug 14, 2019 by PhilNC |
| canoe hull repair | 5 | andrew f. |
4:44 p.m. on Aug 9, 2019 by ppine |
| Can I waterproof my tent with the washin waterproofing? | 12 | Tyler Veinot |
9:32 p.m. on Jun 16, 2019 by Tyler Veinot |
| Thermarest Sleeping pads Repairs | 3 | Timothy Schneider |
2:54 p.m. on May 23, 2019 by Timothy Schneider |
| My dog peed on my tent! | 14 | Jayson Merryfield |
10:09 a.m. on May 20, 2019 by ppine |
| Reinforcing tent fly hem for adding stake loops | 1 | 300winmag |
2:15 p.m. on May 4, 2019 by 300winmag |
| using a Thommen TX 15000 altimeter / barometer | 7 | Dan LaPorte |
10:31 p.m. on Apr 17, 2019 by Bill S |
| Which soap/detergent for washing fleece? | 10 | Phil Smith |
11:56 p.m. on Feb 21, 2019 by JRinGeorgia |
| VE-24 vs VE-25?? | 10 | Butch Farabee |
1:05 a.m. on Dec 23, 2018 by apeman |
| Back Pad for Gregory Cassin Pack | 1 | pine sap |
8:35 a.m. on Dec 17, 2018 by pine sap |
| Waterproof socks with non-waterproof boots | 8 | Charles Polidano |
6:41 a.m. on Dec 9, 2018 by Charles Polidano |
| Reflectix uses? | 10 | PhilNC |
11:57 p.m. on Nov 1, 2018 by ppine |
| Hubba Hubba rainfly | 10 | Oldman Mike |
11:41 a.m. on Sep 9, 2018 by Oldman Mike |
| Tent Packing: Stuff, Roll, Or Fold? | 21 | Timothy Schneider |
8:36 a.m. on Sep 1, 2018 by PhilNC |
| lubicating waterproof zippers | 6 | whomeworry |
4:46 a.m. on Aug 26, 2018 by whomeworry |
| Looking for aluminum poles older canvas tent | 9 | Debra hudson |
7:35 a.m. on Aug 3, 2018 by Debra hudson |
| Atta boy KELTY | 7 | John Starnes |
9:34 p.m. on Jul 31, 2018 by alan |
| got a question | 5 | D.skivers |
4:11 a.m. on Jul 30, 2018 by apeman |
| Sierra Designs Omega | 2 | Branden Byrd |
3:41 a.m. on Jul 30, 2018 by apeman |
| Walrus Arch Rival XV | 2 | Janet Stookey |
3:57 p.m. on Jul 29, 2018 by apeman |
| Recent Field Repairs | 13 | LoneStranger |
10:16 a.m. on Jul 20, 2018 by ppine |
| The North Face warranty claim | 6 | andrew f. |
2:29 p.m. on Jul 16, 2018 by apeman |
| Heel boot repair | 3 | GaryPalmer |
9:15 a.m. on Jun 10, 2018 by pine sap |
| Got me a new pair of boots - how do I take care of them? | 6 | Noa Regev |
5:02 a.m. on May 28, 2018 by Noa Regev |
| Fixing my hiking boots before I need a new pair! | 22 | Noa Regev |
2:07 a.m. on May 3, 2018 by whomeworry |
| Wow my New Big Agnes Two Track Core Sleeping Pad has Gone Bad | 14 | Timothy Schneider |
11:58 a.m. on Mar 16, 2018 by Timothy Schneider |
| Help ID this Moss Tent Works with Camden, Maine, label | 2 | Ramseybella |
7:03 p.m. on Feb 28, 2018 by alan |
| Halting Polyurethane Deterioration | 5 | pine sap |
8:15 p.m. on Feb 24, 2018 by pine sap |
| MYOG | 12 | Rob R |
10:48 a.m. on Feb 22, 2018 by Rob R |
| Mice... | 46 | pillowthread |
8:28 a.m. on Feb 14, 2018 by GaryPalmer |
| Alternative seam sealer. | 1 | Ramseybella |
12:29 p.m. on Feb 9, 2018 by Ramseybella |
| gear maintenance day | 1 | andrew f. |
9:25 p.m. on Jan 28, 2018 by andrew f. |
| Cleaning Silicone Cookware... | 7 | pillowthread |
10:38 a.m. on Jan 25, 2018 by andrew f. |
| Inner tent wall treatment for condensation | 16 | 300winmag |
7:02 a.m. on Jan 25, 2018 by denis daly |
| Simple, cheap weatherproof camera case | 11 | Ianw |
1:14 p.m. on Dec 16, 2017 by ppine |
| DIY shoulder strap padding | 1 | George of the Jungle |
10:59 p.m. on Nov 5, 2017 by George of the Jungle |
| Will glycerin in soap compromise waterproofing? | 1 | Robert Persson |
2:10 p.m. on Oct 26, 2017 by Robert Persson |
| Drying Out a Platypus Bottle (or other) | 17 | PhilNC |
2:35 p.m. on Oct 18, 2017 by andrew f. |
| Cheap seam sealer | 1 | Ianw |
10:18 p.m. on Sep 27, 2017 by Ianw |
| Repair Cafe can fix lots of things | 2 | Ianw |
10:26 a.m. on Sep 27, 2017 by apeman |
| Silicon Adherence to Polyurethane coatings | 2 | pine sap |
8:41 a.m. on Sep 13, 2017 by pine sap |
| Garuda Jana/Arja Pole measurements | 5 | runzoff |
10:10 a.m. on Sep 8, 2017 by runzoff |
| Vintage camp trails backpack | 6 | Kathy Osthoff |
4:30 p.m. on Sep 7, 2017 by Steve Edwards |
| Adding Waterproofness to Silnylon Tent Floors. | 1 | pine sap |
12:04 p.m. on Sep 1, 2017 by pine sap |
| Strange spots on flysheet | 15 | Juliano |
9:47 a.m. on Aug 31, 2017 by Juliano |
| Tent pitching tips for keeping gear healthy | 27 | Webby |
1:09 p.m. on Aug 20, 2017 by ppine |
| Omega CD 2 Rainfly | 1 | Paul W. |
9:35 p.m. on Aug 19, 2017 by Paul W. |
| TNF Warranty | 3 | apeman |
1:04 p.m. on Aug 5, 2017 by GaryPalmer |
| Ring Oval Intention - Restoration Revisited | 1 | pine sap |
3:52 a.m. on Jul 30, 2017 by pine sap |
| Backpack, boots cleaning and water repellency + strange hue | 6 | Juliano |
9:47 a.m. on Jul 21, 2017 by Juliano |
| Old, Ineffective Tent Sure? | 4 | pine sap |
4:23 a.m. on Jun 24, 2017 by apeman |
| Truck/SUV Storage Idea | 4 | Johnny Dee |
7:51 a.m. on Jun 22, 2017 by PhilNC |
| broken heel clamp on crampon | 5 | Duncan Robb |
10:43 a.m. on May 26, 2017 by andrew f. |
| Life expectancy of cuben fiber tarp? | 16 | George of the Jungle |
9:53 p.m. on Apr 7, 2017 by Joseph Renow |
| Replace zipper pull on closed ends hip belt zipper | 6 | Steve W |
4:48 a.m. on Apr 7, 2017 by whomeworry |
| Magellan Blue Stone Tent | 4 | Teresa Thomas |
12:19 p.m. on Mar 21, 2017 by Teresa Thomas |
| Converting... | 4 | pillowthread |
3:53 p.m. on Mar 14, 2017 by pillowthread |
| Bare Boulder Repair and Restoration | 1 | Bare Boulder |
1:07 p.m. on Feb 13, 2017 by Bare Boulder |
| Leki venom ski pole | 4 | Mike Makuh |
1:51 a.m. on Feb 12, 2017 by whomeworry |
| Good Spray-on Waterproofer? | 13 | Ken Sternberg |
10:55 a.m. on Feb 6, 2017 by Old Guide |
| Bare Boulder - Ski Snow Goods Repair and Restoration Colorado | 1 | Bare Boulder |
2:50 p.m. on Feb 4, 2017 by Bare Boulder |
| Candle & oil lanterns for "cold tenting" | 5 | 300winmag |
9:37 a.m. on Jan 20, 2017 by ppine |
| What's in the box? | 8 | LoneStranger |
9:58 p.m. on Jan 18, 2017 by g00se |
| Any One Retro-fitting their straps? | 1 | madmarmot |
8:44 p.m. on Nov 26, 2016 by madmarmot |
| Seeking particular buckle | 5 | Kacper Romuald Antoszewski |
8:26 a.m. on Nov 11, 2016 by Twig |
| Dryer or Line for Wool Socks | 10 | Andy Gotto |
11:12 a.m. on Nov 2, 2016 by Jason Berry |
| Sources of Nubuk (Gore-Tex lined) Leather Conditioner | 2 | Keil Carpenter |
1:31 p.m. on Oct 21, 2016 by denis daly |
| minibus 23 rain fly | 1 | Ben Zunino |
11:58 a.m. on Oct 17, 2016 by Ben Zunino |
| cleaning North Face Base Camp duffel? | 4 | Marissa Smith |
9:59 a.m. on Oct 11, 2016 by Bill Hudson |
| Seam Sealing tape vs Seam Sealant | 7 | Twinpeaks |
4:08 p.m. on Oct 7, 2016 by andrew f. |
| Washing down sleeping bag when hiking | 13 | Sujith |
1:43 p.m. on Oct 7, 2016 by ppine |
| a series of warranty claims | 29 | andrew f. |
4:23 a.m. on Oct 5, 2016 by Franco |
| DIY: Storage bags | 3 | KiwiKlimber |
7:57 a.m. on Sep 26, 2016 by Marcus Blakely |
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