A simple backcountry field repair kit
A light and practical kit for emergency gear repairs in the field. Read More …
Tag: gear maintenance
Quick Tip: Firearms oil for pole maintenance
With oil used to lubricate and clean firearms and some simple scrub brushes, you’ll keep your hiking and ski poles in optimal condition. Read More …
Gear considerations for Utah hiking
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
Quick tip: A drying rack – Get one!
Inexpensive, reliable, useful, and makes your clothing last longer. Read More …
Quick Tip: Baking Soda and Vinegar for stains
Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda! Read More …
Ripstop Sail Repair Tape : Long term review
A light, durable, pliable, and useful repair tape to add to the kit. Read More …
Quick Tip: Burning end of cord
A frayed piece of utility cordage? Here’s a very simple way to help prevent it from fraying further. Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 27 – Gear Maintenance
Trail Groove Issue 27 featuring an article I wrote about gear maintenance with some other excellent articles including one on The Colorado Trail. Read More …
Duct tape is magic
The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …
The gray days of November
November is the real in-between time. Time for gear repair, maintenance and sorting. And reflecting on the time ahead.
Repair Tape – A quick overview
A quick overview of three popular repair tapes used for outdoor gear repair. Read More …
Backcountry ski repair kit
A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too. Read More …
Quick Tip: Rehabbing wool layers
How to make your wool socks, thermals, hats etc. good as new Read More …
Gear Review – Sno-Seal
Sometimes old school is still the best. My favorite leather treatment is the eighty year old product of Sno-Seal. Read More …