Product Care & Repair Guides

A broken tent pole does not always mean the end of your trip. It is often easier to fix than people expect. Field repairs are quick and easy and can keep your shelter usable for the remainder of your trip.

A simple step-by-step guide to keeping your climbing shoes clean, fresh, and performing well.

We have compiled outdoor brands that we stock, which offer repair or recycling programmes to help reduce waste from the outdoor gear industry.

A straightforward guide to cleaning your down jacket, plus advice on drying and how to fluff up the down afterwards.

Leave it damp and you’re basically inviting mould to move in. Whether you’re mid-adventure or packing it away for the season, here’s how to keep your hydration system clean, dry, and ready to go.

Although ski boots require relatively little maintenance, there are a few things you can do to make sure that they last longer.

How to keep your sleeping bag fresh and adventure-ready.

This guide will show you how to clean your boots easily and keep them ready for every hike.

A step-by-step guide on washing, reproofing and drying your waterproof jacket

A good tent is an investment. How you store it, use it and care for it all impacts how it performs over time. In this guide, we’ll break down how you should look after your tent, how to keep it clean and how to reproof it.

Camping can be tough on your flysheet. Read our easy guide to repairing a torn tent.

Here's our simple guide on how to make repairs to your waterproof jacket.

In this guide, we’ll explain what to look for when inspecting your climbing hardware, when it might be time to retire a piece of equipment and how to help maximise its lifespan.

In this guide, we’ll explain how long climbing ropes typically last, what signs of wear to look for and how to help prolong the life of your rope.

In this guide, we'll explain what to look for when checking your climbing harness, when it might be time to replace it and how to help maximise its lifespan.

In this guide, we'll explain how long climbing helmets typically last, what signs to look for during inspections and how to prolong the lifespan of your helmet.

So how do you know when to retire your trusty running shoes? We'll break down what to look out for, what factors impact shoe lifespan, how you can extend their life and what you can do with them when they are past their best.