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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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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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 to straighten a bent tent pole
During a storm one of my tent poles that used to be straight, became bent. Is there a way to straighten the pole again?
Or is it a bad idea to try straightening the pole because is would likely snap ...
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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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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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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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How do I repair the "Fishscale" side of a cross country ski?
I have a 20cm long, 2mm wide, 1mm deep gouge in the Fishscale portion of a cross country ski. How would I repair this scratch? Some have suggested Ptex will just burn into it too aggressively, others ...
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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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Safety in re-slinging old trad gear
I have read some posts here regarding the expiration dates of climbing material, especially trad gear. Friends and nuts (as all climbing equipment) have a lifespan of 10 years according to all ...
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How can I locate the leak in a inflatable pad, while hiking
Kevin did a nice job of providing a quality answer here for how to find the leak if you are at home. However I usually realize I have a leak when it deflates under me in the middle of the night. If ...
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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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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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Repairing down stuff?
I got a rip in my down jacket. I assume the fabric is nylon. What is the best way to repair a rip in a down sleeping bag or jacket?
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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 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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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 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 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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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 happens when fiberglass gets wet?
I have heard references to gelcoat being a water proof application for a fiberglass boat hull. I have always considered fiberglass as inherently water proof. There are several industries surrounding ...
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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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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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Sneaker Sole Replacement
For the last 4 years or so, my day to day walking/hiking shoes have been a pair of Tevas that I picked up from REI (Riva Event Model: 4103). I'm on my second pair now and they've both lasted about 2 ...
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What to look for in Marine Grade Expanding Foams
Sunfish have a closed hull with which includes Styrofoam type blocks secured in place with expanding foam. Everything is sealed at the factory.
The Sunfish hull has 4 major fiberglass parts: The ...
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Can a nylon tent flysheet which is delaminating be repaired?
I have a Vango Hurricane Alpha tent (made in Scotland) which I have owned since new in the early 1990s.
I have recently noticed that there are irregular white patches on the inside of the flysheet ...
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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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What's the best way to apply patches to partially waterproof softshell jackets?
In a bike accident, I managed to damage a softshell jacket. The damage consists of some smaller holes, and the manufacturer provided me with a patch kit that is basically a piece of the material that ...
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How to repair rubber welly boots?
I have a pair of wellington boots (aka rainboots or gumboots), they are now a few years old and getting a bit worn out. They have a few small punctures in them, and are splitting where they bend at ...
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How can I prevent a fiberglass crack in my sailboat from getting worse?
There is a crack about 12 inches (30cm) long on the edge of my Sunfish sailboat. I am not sure if the crack is all the way through the fiberglass, or just the gel coat. It is on the corner between ...
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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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Repair a GoreTex jacket's zip?
My trusty North Face Goretex failed yesterday. The coat itself is in fine working order but the zip is totally broken. Just came apart. I'm loathed to trash a £200 jacket simply because the zip has ...
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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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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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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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Which glue to use to repair a tent outer?
In strong wind (and bad tent placement) on the top of a hill, one of my tent poles snapped. I've subsequently replaced it. But the snapped pole has put a hole though one of the pole guides on the tent ...
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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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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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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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Would Gorilla Glue Work on Goretex?
Is this waterproof glue effective on Goretex? It mentions 'etceteras' in its label but does it stick Goretex to fabric?
The stitching on my boot is ripped. I'm not considering sewing it because the ...
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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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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 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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