How to Care for Your Clothing and Equipment
Maintaining your kit is essential to keep it in top condition and extend its life. Our handy tips and how-to tutorials will help you learn how to repair, restore, and refresh your clothing and equipment, and keep it performing at its best.
Wash and aftercare.
Regular washing enhances your gear’s performance and keeps it feeling comfortable, but it also prolongs its usable lifetime. Whether you need to learn how to wash a sleeping bag or dry a down jacket, check out our tips for cleaning, reproofing, and caring for your gear from home, so it’s refreshed in time for your next epic adventure.
Field repairs.
When you’re adventuring to remote corners of the world, it might not always be possible to get kit repaired locally. You’ll need to know how to patch it up, at least temporarily, until you can send it to our Service Centre for a more permanent fix.
Learn the best techniques for mending your gear in the wild, from down jacket repairs to waterproof patches, and what to include in your repair kit.
If you end up having to repair your gear on a far-flung adventure, you’ll need the equipment to do it with. What you take in your field repair kit will depend on the activity, the length of your trip, and your personal preferences.
Packing and storage.
Knowing how to store your equipment between adventures is crucial to protect it from dirt, damp, and extreme temperatures, and avoid damage to insulation. Keep your kit in peak condition for its next outing with our tutorials on packing it away at the end of each trip.
