Gear Repair

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.

Get tips on how to wash and care for your sports bra to extend its life.

Proper snowboard maintenance will keep you gliding along smoothly and having fun. Learn about base repair, edge work and hot waxing.

Learn how to inspect, sharpen and store your crampons to keep them in tip-top shape for walking and climbing on glaciers and snow.

Learn the basics of rope care such as cleaning, storing and inspecting, plus when to retire an old rope.

Learn the basic steps to fix a flat bike tire, from removing the wheel to replacing the tube and reinstalling the wheel.