Gear talk: cleaning a tent zip

The zip on one of my tents has been sticking and jumping teeth. It was time to clean and lubricate it.

How to Clean and Repair Tent Zippers - Life inTents

7 Easy Tent Repair Tips to Extend the Life of Your Shelter - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication

Gear talk: repair tape and patches carried on trail

Gear talk: my 2023 First Aid Kit

An easy-to-use spray-on cleaner, Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarwash extends the life of synthetic and canvas tents by up to 50%.

Tent and Gear Solarwash

For car camping or even backpacking, the Alpine Mountain Gear Weekender Tent 4-person dome tent is simple to set up and has all the fixings needed to

Weekender Tent 4

Don't get slowed down by a stuck zipper. Gear Aid zipper cleaner and lubricant helps remove sand, dirt and salt deposits from your wetsuit zippers,

Zipper Cleaner + Lubricant

Keep your outdoor gear clean all year with these expert tips

How to Do End-of-Summer Gear Care

Six Simple Steps to Taking Care of your Tent - Boulder Mountain Repair

Gear talk: the 'day bag' – Three Points of the Compass

Gear talk: repairing a punctured Thermarest NeoAir sleeping pad – Three Points of the Compass