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A free repair, on us

The idea of extending the life of your gear is nothing new to us. Back in 1933, at our first store in North Manchester, we were already encouraging customers to repair their kit. A sign above the shop proudly read: "Bring Your Repairs Here."

Whether it’s a jacket that needs a patch or your favourite hiking trousers need a new zip slider, we’re here to help.

Bring your clean, washed outdoor clothing to us on Saturday, 26 July between 10:00 and 16:00. Our skilled repairers will assess the item and, in most cases, carry out the repair on the day. One repair per person.

Event details

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Repair services offered

  • Hot tape seal on a clean cut

  • Hot tape seal on the neck and hood

  • Simple patch & seal

  • Simple patch & seal (lined jacket)

  • Zip slider replacement

  • Velcro replacement on cuff

  • Velcro replacement on main zip flap

  • Drawcord channel repair (stitch and tape)


All other defects will be handled in consultation with the on-site-repair team and may be chargeable depending on the time and materials available. The repair team has the final say.

Event partners

Repairs are carried out by our partners Scottish Mountain Gear, who are authorised gear repairers for many of the brands, including Montane, Arc'teryx, Mountain Equipment, Picture, Osprey, Hilleberg, Schoffel and Norrona.

We are also delighted to have our official wash and care partner, Grangers, supporting us. They will be on hand to offer advice for cleaning, caring and restoring your gear.

All donations on the day are greatly appreciated and will go towards supporting the work of the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team.