Questions tagged [maintenance]
Maintenance is the process of looking after equipment, trails, huts, .... The form and action of a maintenance act can vary considerably. Use this tag to tag questions where you need help for repairing, maintaining or improving anything in the outdoors or to be used in the outdoors.
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How do I locate a company that will remove deadfall from my property?
I own about 30 acres of sloping, high desert land at about 8500' near Pine, CO. It is moderately densely forested with 30-60 yr old ponderosa pine, blue spruce, and juniper. When a tree dies and ...
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Remove heel plate of vintage xc ski binding
I have a pair of 1979 Asnes cross-country skis with Rottefella 75mm NN three-pin bindings that I plan to upgrade to NNN. The toe piece of the binding is held on with three screws that are easy to ...
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How can I clean water filter's intake filter?
I have an MSR "trailshot" hand-pump water filter which works well for me on trips where I've felt the need for such a thing.
Unfortunately, after some usage in what turned out to be a rather ...
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What are these painted markings on trees for? (not trail markers)
In one section of a trail I was on yesterday a large number of trees had markings like the following:
These are certainly not trail markings - the trail markers were entirely different (round plastic ...
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Do sharpies or markers damage soft rock climbing gear?
I have been writing my initials onto the dogbones (webbing connecting biners) of my quickdraws with a sharpie (permanent marker) so I can tell them apart from everyone else's. Recently, one of my ...
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When to clean out old bird boxes?
We had birds (blue tits) at who work last year nested in a metal wall mounted cigarette bin, this year we provided a hand-made wooden bird box specifically designed for blue tits and then blocked up ...
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How and when to sharpen ice screws?
Ice screws need to be sharp to be placed into the ice, and just like anything with an edge they will get dull over time.
How would one know when to sharpen an ice screw, and once they do need to be ...
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How to prevent metal eyelets from rusting?
I have these hiking shoes that have metal hook type of eyelets. Since I frequently go to the leech infested areas of the western ghats in India, I'm forced to use salt on my shoes to prevent leeches ...
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What do I need to do to a tent that's been stored for a long time?
I have a rather nice 1-2 person hiking tent from over 20 years ago. It's still made, with very few changes, and is a double wall design that pitches in one go. I thought it was nylon but the current ...
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Inside waterproof coating of backpack has become sticky
I have a 50-liter backpack which I used very little and that afterwards was kept stored for more than 10 years.
Today I noticed that some parts inside, I think the waterproof coating, has become ...
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How do I clean my knife sharpener?
Pictured below is my knife sharpener. I’d like to sharpen my knives, but there’s so much metal built up on the stones that it won’t sharpen. How can I clean these off? Attempts with cloths and Q-tips ...
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What's the best way to clean and maintain a Burton Channel System snowboard?
I have been throwing around the idea of purchasing a Burton Channel System snowboard and everything sounds good except for the lack of information on maintenance. I have been unable to find much ...
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In a boat repair, what would cause Gelcoat not to harden?
Gelcoat is available in 2 formulas, one has wax (finishing), one does not (layering). Both need to be mixed with an agent to cause it to harden. Gelcoat that is exposed to the air stays tacky, this ...
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What harm, if any, does epoxy paint do to rope?
I use ropes to paint Silos. We use epoxy paint which invariably contaminates the ropes. Has there been any tests on these ropes for paint contamination
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When to sharpen crampons?
When do I know that I need to sharpen my crampons?
In documentaries, I have seen people filing their crampons.
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How to get rid of illegal artificial paints on historical monuments?
India is known for its historical monuments and Caves are essential part of them. While among them, almost all major tourist attractions are very well conserved and looked after, unfortunately some of ...
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What accreditations should a professional rock climbing cams reslinger have?
Rock climbing cams often have integrated slings. Like all webbing, these slings can be degraded by UV and wear out much sooner than the cam themselves. There are numerous companies that will "...
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Need help Identifying the proper globe for an unknown propane lantern
I "inherited" a two-burner Propane lantern for which I need a globe. Besides a warning label on the section just above the brass cylinder attaching body, it only has a small number (0597) stamped to ...
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How to get rid of RV awning/canopy stink?
I have a camper (tow behind RV) with an awning. Every time I unroll the awning/canopy it stinks. I have scrubbed it with soapy water, and left it open to air dry several time. But it always get wet ...
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How to remove a tent pole cord from a pole tip?
We have lots of tent pole segments and I'd like to repair one of our poles but the cord is stuck on the inside of the tip. I had to just cut the cord just so I can work with the tip alone.
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Does rain harm a bow
Does rain (or moisture in general) harm a modern (hunting) recurvebow (including the string)?
Let's talk about a "Bear Archery Grizzly" for example. A glass laminated, wooden recurve.
Crowned, ...
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Does keeping the crossbow cocked for long periods of time, (i.e. while hunting), harm the crossbow in any way?
I'm thinking about getting into bow hunting, and I'm wondering about the mechanics of crossbows. I assume that I wouldn't cock the crossbow at the time I see a target, and I also assume that I wouldn'...
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How often do I need to clean my rimfires?
When is it necessary to clean a rimfire firearm? Only after exposure to excessive moisture? Only when it begins to malfunction (for autoloaders)? With some frequency of shooting, or time, or before ...
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Why is silnylon/silpoly slippery, but silicone sealant is not?
I am seam-sealing a tent made from silpoly with silicone sealant (generic 100% silicone, couln't find any silnet around me).
The fabric is very slippery, much more than regular polyester fabric or ...
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How to fold rope for storage?
What is a good and easy way to fold a (50-100') rope for storage so that it resembles a caterpillar and has no loose ends getting undone? Close to the way it comes folded in a store like this at the ...
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Seam tape on tent fly
I've got a Kelty Typhoon 2 tent, from the mid-1990s but still in good shape. I haven't noticed any leaking from the fly, but I'm thinking it might be time to re-seal the seams on the fly before I take ...
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How do I get cam slings replaced?
I bought my first set of cams and I've been curious about what happens when the slings start to wear out. Are they user-replaceable? The ones I purchased seem to be very un-user-replaceable:
How do I ...
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What can be done to restore a Down Sleeping Bag after compressed storage? [duplicate]
I, unfortunately, am in the situation where my down sleeping bag has been stored in a compressed state for approximately 11 months (it was bought and used once before this).
I have read in many ...
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What refilling material or glue did you chose to resole your trekking shoes? (What works, what doesn't)
Theses shoes are still good (picture have been removed), but the small missing part of the heel makes them painful to wear. I'm looking for the most efficient way to extend my shoes life (robust, ...
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Does a tent need special after-trip care when camping on and near ocean beaches?
Does a tent need any special care after camping on or near ocean beaches? I know that salt can corrode metal (e.g. metal in the poles, stakes, zippers, etc.) and sand can mechanically abrade many ...
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Stronger bond between GoPro mount and helmet?
I used a regular curved helmet mount for my GoPro on my recent snowboarding trip, which comes self-adhesive. At one point I fell on my back and hit the back of my helmet, the shock of which unglued ...
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Dropping gear: Where did the hairline/micro fracture urban legend come from?
In an answer given to this question: Micro-Fractures in Climbing Equipments, it's stated that dropping gear causing micro fractures is a persistent myth, quoting Black Diamond's statement:
Q. Is it ...
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How to clean hiking boots
How can I clean my hiking boots after any hike I made and how can I clean them after extended use e.g. multi day hike?
How can i clean them back home and on the field?
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Best technique to sharpen a knife using a whetstone?
I have a knife and a whetstone. One side of the whetstone is rough and the other is finely grained.
I occasionally sharpen my knife but I'm not 100% clear if I'm using it correctly. I normally move ...
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Will a down sleeping bag recover 100% after being squeezed if it's not for a long time?
It is well known that a down sleeping bag should be stored as open as possible when not in use, but that can be squeezed and compressed to a very small fraction of its size when necessary (that ...
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How to wash a foam helmet?
I have a Foam Helmet, made for climbing. Its kinda old and looks like it needs a wash.
The Helmet is old, and so is the foam. Roughly a bit more than 3 years now.
With other foam-made things that are ...
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How to clean vomit from camping gear?
Some background. Whilst car camping down in Weymouth recently I was unfortunate enough to encounter a stomach bug (we initially thought it was food poisoning but later realised it was a bug as my ...
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Dealing with Sap on a Tent
Basically as the title states. I placed my tent under a tree at the weekend to give a bit of respite against the torrential rain while setting it up. Said rain has mixed with sap laden leaves (which I ...
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How do you repair a plastic kayak?
So roughly a month ago my other half and I brought ourselves each a SOT plastic kayak, we've been out on the water for maybe 2 hours total paddling time, but mine filled up with water.
We found a ...
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How to fix a leak in a fibreglass kayak?
I have got an old kayak from a friend of mine who no longer needs it. As he told me, there are 3 leaks in that Kayak, one of them is very visible being a coin-sized hole (:D). The others are pretty ...
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How to do maintenance for a trekking backpack?
How should I maintain my trekking backpack? Are there things I should do/regularly? How should I clean it, if necessary? How should I store it?
This question is related: Taking care of hiking ...
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Why did my new sleeping bag come with 2 bags - one large and one stuff sack?
I just bought a new sleeping bag online and it came in a large draw cord bag and there was also a small stuff sack in the package. What is the point of the large draw cord bag?
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Replacing rope/cord/tape/slings on protection gear
We all know that due to age-related deterioration, ropes, harnesses, slings and other "software" should be replaced after a certain period even if thay have not been damaged or been involved in high ...
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Super/Krazy Glue on Outdoor Gear
I currently use All Purpose Krazy Glue to repair pinch flats on my road bike inner tubes. All it takes is one drop over the bite and it seals it perfectly, works every time and holds 95 PSI for weeks ...
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What are good designs for volunteer-buildable trail bridges?
We have several places on local trails maintained by volunteers where the trail crosses a small stream or ditch. In these places the stream is a bit too wide and deep to expect people to jump accross....
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How to take care of steel crampons?
What should I do to increase the lifetime of my crampons, maintain them properly, and check whether they can still be used safely?
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How to dry paddling gloves
I currently use MEC Humboldt paddling gloves for cycling in warm/cool - windy/wet weather as they offer better protection than my thin runnning gloves and are not as hot as my winter gloves. My issue ...
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What does it need to maintain clothes including membranes
Everything is available with membranes (e.g. Gore-Tex Pro or Windstopper) these days:
Hard shells
Soft shells
Gloves
Walking shoes
Gaiters
Fleece
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I know it needs care to preserve the advantages ...
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How to wash hiking boots
I have a pair of GriSport boots. They are natural leather, with SimpaTex membrane. I use them for biking, weekend hikes and general wear in the winter in the city: salt and car oils everywhere.
They ...
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How to clean rock-climbing shoes?
I have never found a good answer to this one:
How do you clean rock-climbing shoes, without ruining them?
Let me be more specific.
I have a pair of modern leather-and-fancy-rubber climbing shoes ...
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