Gear Repair: Deals

Sadly, your climbing gear won’t last forever. Learn when to retire your climbing rope, harness, carabiners, helmet and slings.

Learn how to clean and care for your backpack so it performs better and lasts longer.

Learn how to take care of camping, hiking and other gear at the end of camping and hiking season. Get key tips on cleaning and storing gear, plus links to more in-depth care and repair articles.

A guide to assessing when your gear is at its end of life, and how to responsibly donate, resell, recycle, downcycle or dispose of.