Questions tagged [repairs]
Any questions related to repairing broken or damaged gear or equipment.
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Can I fix my boots by gluing the soles back on?
The sole of my trekking boots got separated from the boot body. Since the boots would be otherwise usable - they are more than ten years old but without too much use - repairing them would be an ...
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Drain plug replacement for DePersia Bailer on Sunfish Sailboat
I have an early 1970's Sunfish with the old style DePersia Bailer Ad from 1957
The plug is missing
I have searched and it appears the old style old style DePersia Bailer
is no longer made, the only ...
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How to repair dry sack with delaminated TPU
How can I re-apply a PolyUrethane (PU or TPU) lining on a (formerly) waterproof fabric whose original lining has delaminated?
My trusty laundry bag's waterproof lining has delaminated such that it now ...
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How to repurpose an old self inflating sleeping pad?
I have some damaged-beyond-repair self inflating sleeping pads.
On one the hard gel housing the valve has completely disintegrated so it cannot be inflated at all.
Two others have dozens of tiny ...
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What's this backpack part called and how can I get a replacement?
This is part of the chest strap of an Altura Morph backpack/pannier that I use for commuting. I've lost half the strap and one of my bikes can't take a pannier rack so I use backpack mode on that ...
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How can I locate the leak in a inflatable pad
I went camping last trip and my nice inflated pad... deflated. I always carry a patch kit but I discovered another issue: I couldn't find the leak. The leak was small. It took quite a while of me ...
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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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Reproofing porous areas of a breathable drysuit - can it be done at home?
My kayaking drysuit has become porous in a couple of places, mainly around the knees. I'd like to prolong its life at least for the rest of this paddling season.
After paddling the other day I found ...
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Fix/patch a leaky through-hull fitting below the waterline
I have a small (21') sailboat with a bilge pump hose that outputs to a through-hull that, depending on the weight distribution in the boat, is sometimes slightly below the waterline (not a great ...
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Plastic kayak distorted
Before Christmas I upgraded my basic SOT kayak to an RTM Disco, again a plastic SOT. What with life stuff and the winter weather, I have not used it; it has been on its side on a rack in the garden. A ...
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How can I fix an airbed valve that pops open?
I have an old six-reed inflatable camping mattress -- one of the ones with six long parallel chambers that you inflate with lung power. It looks similar to this one.
The chambers are sealed with the ...
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Repairs for severely damaged EPS/epoxy stand-up paddle board
I’ve never been on a SUP before. Many people have them in my area. I’ve seen people on them
at the beach and in the river, always dreamed of having one but they've been too expensive for
a new one. So ...
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How to repair gore-tex boots split?
Last year I got myself a first pair of gore-tex B0 boots. Before I used only leather. I took care of those as good as I could. Keeping clean and using special sprays.
However now one boot developed 1....
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How to repair a jacket whose pocket zip has detached from shell?
I have a light gore-tex jacket. The pocket zip has detached from shell. The jacket is not ripped. Does anyone know how to "repair" it? Are there agencies in US who can do it for me?
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Can excess sweat dissolve shoe stitching?
I have an issue with excessive sweat in my feet, and separately I have noticed my shoes no matter the quality, function or use-profile do not last more than a year, often less.
It's been suggested to ...
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How can I fix joint between shoulder strap and chest strap?
In an attempt to fasten the chest strap, the plastic clip that keeps it joined to the shoulder strap came out.
Any ideas, on how I can fix this mess?
I think I should force the clip opening to open a ...
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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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Could surfboard sanding have made it permanently weaker?
I shaped a 9"2 polyester longboard from scratch 14 years ago. I was in a hurry and did not sand the bottom deck. I used it on small surf for many years with only minor problems that I repaired with ...
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How to remove leaking patch
I attempted to patch a leak on my air mattress using pieces of an old mattress and super glue. It didn't hold still leaking air but in my effort to fix leak I probably got 3 separate patches and an ...
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Rusty Boot Hooks -- How to protect compromised metal?
I have snow boots that I just pulled out of my garage. I live in Los Angeles, so it's rare when I go to the snow. I'm not sure what caused it, but my boot hooks rusted and looked bad. I used a ...
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How to repair a surfboard leash?
My surfboard leash broke at one end and I'd rather repair it than buy a new one. How can I repair it?
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How to repair the broken stitching and seams in my leather boots?
After several years of abuse and poor care my boots have completely gone at the seams around the inner ankle (see photos)
What can I do to repair my boots? My current plan is to just get some thick ...
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How to repair worn hiking boot eyelets
I noticed one of the eyelets on one of my hiking boots is very worn. The lace was fraying at the point of the worn eyelet, so I have put new laces in. However it does not look like the eyelet will ...
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replace Sunfish flotation blocks
My sunfish got to be over two hundred lbs.I opened up the forward deck to find only expanding foam. No Styrofoam. I see pics of the Styrofoam but need the specs/dimensions of the Styrofoam. I have ...
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What type of glue is best to repair/resole cross country ski boots with plastic soles?
Does anybody know a good type of suitable glue to repair a delaminated sole on (modern) cross country ski boots with plastic soles (Rottefella NNN in particular). The delaminated part is in the front ...
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How can I prevent this canvas swag from sagging in the middle?
I have this double canvas swag that tends to sag in the middle. What options do I have to fix this problem and keep the canvas from sagging too much?
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How to replace an unknown propane lantern globe? [closed]
I have a propane lantern that the glass measures 3.25 X 3.25 and on the glass it has borosil with an r in a circle beside it, but no numbers so that we can get a new globe because it has broken. ...
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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 get the best results when applying gelcoat with a brush?
I just finished applying gelcoat to my boat. Results were less than wonderful.
I have some experience, with bondo, fiberglass and painting, so it did not seem like it should be to difficult to get ...
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What sort of glue (if any) to use to fix replacement tips onto carbon fibre trekking poles?
I have a pair of quite old Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Flicklock trekking poles. After much use and abuse the tip on one of them has finally gotten bashed in (the carbide tip has either broken ...
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How to repair a plastic canoe?
I have an older plastic Coleman canoe. It gets a lot of abuse I have noticed some weak spots that may be a problem in the future. I looked around online and seems that they are made of High-density ...
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Yellow Overboot Repair
I have a cut in the ankle of my boot (see pic). I'm concerned that any glueing/patching will not hold due to movement and flexing while walking.
What is the proper method of gluing and patching that ...
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How to follow an existing angle when sharpening?
This question was prompted by the advice to "follow the existing angles" in this answer on sharpening ice screws. I have heard the same advice when it comes to resharpening knives. Of course, there ...
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How do I reseal a tent bottom with many pinprick holes
Our tent pan has a LOT of very tiny holes in it. We've never had to use a footprint, and our tent has always kept water out, but that is no longer the case. I don't want to carry a footprint due to ...
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How to fix tears in waterproof pants?
I found a pair of waterproof pants abandoned on the trail, they were fine except for several large rips that the previous owner had tried to fix with ductape.
How can I patch these rips?
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How can I find Corner Caps for my 1963 12ft StarCraft boat?
I have a 1963 12ft StarCraft boat, and one of my corner caps needs a replacement.
I'd like to find one, either new or used.
Does it affect the stability of the boat, or is it only for looks?
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How can I repair a mapcase (reattach Velcro)?
I have a mapcase made of clear plastic (PVC I think). It has a roll top held shut with velcro. Both sides of the velcro were attached by some sort of welding process but one of them has completely ...
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Is it possible to repair this flat bow?
Is there hope for a repair on this bow?
Samick Outlander American flat bow.
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How to repair backpack inside surface? [duplicate]
I have a backpack that is about fifteen years old. The interior surface becomes a little sticky from the deterioration of the coating or material. How to repair this?
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What's the best or easiest way to attach a loop tag onto canvas?
What's the best or easiest way to attach a loop tag onto a canvas tent?
A loop tag is a loop of canvas so that I can tie a guy string to the loop tag and then down to a stake so that I can implement ...
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How to clean and refurbish a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife?
I have an old Swiss Army Knife on which I can only open one blade; the rest are locked in place. How should I clean this, and is there anything else I should do to refurbish it, like oiling, after I ...
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How much gelcoat should I remove before redoing the entire hull?
I have a 1972ish sunfish I am planning to re-gelcoat the entire bottom of the hull. I made one fiber glass repair where there was a crack through the hull, I took that area down to bare fiberglass ...
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How to repair the ripped seam in my leather cowboy boots?
I have worn these twice and the second time I noticed the stitching in the left inside was ripping. It has been a hassle trying to take them back to the store because I live 2 hours away. So I am ...
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How to repair top section of tent pole
I own the REI Half Dome 2 Plus. The top section of the aluminum tent pole tore at the end (see blue area of picture), and in order to get it to fit in the plastic piece it was supposed to (the inside ...
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Are my climbing shoes worth repairing?
I'm fairly new to climbing, I've been climbing just over a year.
This is my first pair of shoes. I've worn the soles down, and wondering whether this kind of wear can be repaired or not, or if I ...
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Can I repair my climbing helmet strap?
The other day the strap on my helmet snapped. It's not the main strap but the one that sits across the back of you head and has a tightening dial. So the helmet doesn't fall off but it also doesn't ...
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Repair broken plastic buckle in the middle of hiking or alternative way to fix it
A month ago while hiking my 60 liter bag packs main Shoulder strap got broken at the very first hour of 4 day high altitude trek in a dense forest. I have tied a knot in that area and because of that ...
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Taking care of hiking backpack
I've had a 60 L backpack for almost seven years now. Nothing on it is broken and it fits my needs, so right now I don't have any thoughts about replacing it (Getting a light pack might be the only ...
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How should I patch holes in a waterproof/breathable jacket?
I have a waterproof/breathable rain jacket which has a few holes in it (caused by a minor bicycle crash, in case that information is relevant). They are not too big, about 5mm across. How can I patch ...
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What is a good material to patch holes in backpack?
I have a backpack with rip-stop material that is quite beaten up from scrambling over granite boulders. What are some good materials for patching the holes, what kind of thread should I use, and how ...
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