Your Outdoor Gear is Getting Some Serious Backup: Introducing Gear Aid!

Outdoor gear is meant to be used, and a little wear and tear is always part of the adventure. That’s where Gear Aid comes in, with practical solutions designed to help repair, clean, maintain and extend the life of the gear you rely on, now available at ASR Outdoor.

We’re beyond excited to welcome Gear Aid to ASR Outdoor!

It’s a natural fit alongside our existing lineup: while we help you gear up for your next adventure, Gear Aid helps keep that gear keep going strong. From torn tents and sticky zippers, to boots that have seen more than their fair share of muddy trails, Gear Aid offers practical solutions for repairing, maintaining and extending the life of the gear you already rely on. With these products now on our shelves, replacing well-used gear doesn’t have to be your only option!

If you’ve spent any real time outdoors, we all know that our gear goes through it. Zippers jam, seams leak, straps fray and rain jackets eventually stop shedding water like they used to. Gear Aid is built to tackle those problems, with trusted, field-tested solutions designed to repair, maintain and extend the life of outdoor gear. We're excited to offer ASR Outdoor customers products that are trusted, field-tested and built with the same get outside mindset we bring to everything we carry.

Who & What Is Gear Aid?

Gear Aid has spent decades offering repair products, user-friendly cleaners and durable tools, designed to enhance and extend the life of your outdoor gear and equipment.

THE GEAR AID MISSION: "We’re here to help you extend the life of what you already own. Not just for the memories, but for the planet. That’s why we create products that empower you to repair and restore everything from outerwear to dive gear. Because the best gear, is the gear that keeps going.

From patching tears in jackets and tents to scrubbing mud and grime from hiking boots, our products are built to bring your favorite gear back to life. For us, we want to change how people think about ownership — repairing gear instead of replacing it. We believe in teaching the skills, providing the right tools, and building a culture that values repair as a first response, not a last resort. When people know how to care for their gear, they keep it longer and waste less."

At the core of what they do is a mission to shift how people think about ownership, favoring repair over replacement. They believe in teaching people repair skills and giving them the right tools, treating repair as a first response, rather than a last resort. 

Why "Repair First" Actually Matters

It's easy to treat a torn jacket or a leaky tent as a sign it's time to shop for a replacement. But most gear failures are small and actually fixable; a seam gives out before the fabric does, a zipper pull snaps before the jacket itself wears through, a boot sole separates while the upper is still in great shape... Repairing those small failures means:

You keep gear you already love. You know how it fits, how it performs, and how it's held up, that's worth more than starting over with something new.

You save money. A tube of adhesive or a patch kit costs a fraction of a replacement jacket, tent, or pair of new hiking boots.

You waste less. Every piece of gear kept in rotation instead of thrown out, is one less thing headed to a landfill.

It's a simple shift in mindset, but it's one that changes how you think about your gear entirely! Plus, fixing and repairing gear is usually easier than you think!

A Useful Addition to Any Outdoor Kit

Gear maintenance is easy to overlook until something goes wrong in the field. Keeping a few basic repair products on hand can make a big difference, whether you are preparing gear at home or dealing with an unexpected problem at camp. A small repair kit can be especially useful for:

Camping and backpacking trips

Hiking and day trips

Tent and shelter maintenance

Footwear and outerwear care

Backpack and gear bag repairs

Emergency and field repair kits

A little preparation can help turn a damaged piece of equipment from a potentially trip-ending problem into a manageable fix.

Some of Our Favorite Gear Aid Products

TENACIOUS TAPE

One of Gear Aid's most iconic products, this peel-and-stick repair tape is the go-to fix for rips and tears in tents, sleeping bags, jackets, packs and more. Tenacious tape is flexible, waterproof and holds up through repeated washing and wear.

AQUASEAL

Originally developed for wetsuit repair, AQUASEAL is a flexible, waterproof adhesive that's tough enough for boots, waders, and dive gear alike. It cures into a durable, rubbery seal that flexes with your gear instead of cracking, which makes it a favorite for anyone who needs a repair that can handle real movement and repeated exposure to water.

SEAM GRIP

A trusted seam sealer for tents, tarps and rain gear, Seam Grip keeps water out and your shelter reliable. It's an easy addition to any repair kit, and a smart move before a big trip if your tent seams are showing their age... a few minutes of prep could save you a very wet night!

REVIVEX DURABLE WATER REPELLENT

When your rain jacket starts "wetting out," that clammy feeling when water soaks into the fabric instead of beading off, this spray on treatment restores that water shedding performance. As full-time PNW residents who see a lot of rain (and some snow), this remains a staple in our gear kit, season after season.

HEROCLIP

Not a repair product, but a genuinely versatile addition to any adventure set up! This swivel carabiner-clip hybrid lets you hang gear just about anywhere! Heroclip products are available in a range of sizes (we stock small, medium and large), depending on how much weight you need to stow. Heroclip is the kind of tool that quietly earns a permanent spot in your setup, because once you start using it, it becomes hard to go back to anything else.

A Few Ways to Put These to Use

Before a Big Trip: Check your tent seams and reseal anything questionable with SEAM GRIP, or give your rain jacket a fresh coat of REVIVEX, if you know you might be heading into some wet weather.

Mid-Trip Emergencies: Keep a few TENACIOUS TAPE patches in your pack for on-the-spot fixes to tears in clothing, tents, bags or sleeping bags that happen unexpectedly.

Everyday Convenience: Clip a HEROCLIP to your bag, stroller or other gear, and start using it for the small stuff: hanging a water bottle, a headlamp, keys or other belongings.

Take Care of the Gear That Takes Care of You Outdoors

Outdoor gear is meant to be used! It gets rained on, stuffed in backpacks or camping bins, carried down trails and exposed to mud, sun, snow and more. Over time, that use adds up, and eventually even your most dependable gear may need a little help. And, that's where Gear Aid comes in!

We’re thrilled to offer ASR Outdoor customers a lineup of practical products designed to help repair, maintain and extend the life of the gear they already own. Whether you’re patching a well-loved tent, refreshing a pair of trail boots or putting together a repair kit for your next trip, Gear Aid makes it easier to keep your gear ready for whatever comes next.

Thanks for reading; leave us any questions or comments below. -- The ASR Outdoor Team