gear maintenance

Quick Tip: Baking Soda and Vinegar for stains

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

A light, durable, pliable, and useful repair tape to add to the kit.

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

Trail Groove Issue 27 featuring an article I wrote about gear maintenance with some other excellent articles including one on The Colorado Trail.

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

November is the real in-between time. Time for gear repair, maintenance and sorting. And reflecting on the time ahead.

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Paul Mags — 10 Comments ↓

A quick overview of three popular repair tapes used for outdoor gear repair.

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too.

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

How to make your wool socks, thermals, hats etc. good as new

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

Sometimes old school is still the best. My favorite leather treatment is the eighty year old product of Sno-Seal.