Collection: Gear Aid

Outdoor Gear Repair: What to Use and When

What is the best tape for outdoor gear repair?

Gear Aid Tenacious Tape is one of the most trusted repair tapes for outdoor gear. It is strong, flexible, and waterproof, and it bonds to fabric, vinyl, and nylon, which makes it a good fit for tents, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.

How do I fix a tear or hole in my tent?

Clean the area first, then apply a patch of Tenacious Tape directly over the damage. It creates an instant, no sew, waterproof seal that holds up in the field. For larger tears or seam damage, Aquaseal FD adds extra reinforcement.

What is the best way to repair a leaking rain jacket?

Gear Aid Seam Grip products and Tenacious Tape patches fix leaking seams and small punctures in rain jackets, restoring waterproof protection without a sewing machine.

What is the best waterproofing spray for outdoor gear?

Gear Aid Revivex Durable Water Repellent spray restores waterproofing on jackets, boots, and tents. It renews the water repellent coating on the fabric once the factory treatment starts to wear off.

How do I repair a wetsuit or waders?

Aquaseal is one of the best adhesives for repairing wetsuits, waders, and dry suits. It flexes with neoprene and rubber, creating a durable, waterproof seal around tears and seam separations.

A small repair kit is worth packing with the rest of your camping gear. For the trips where a failure matters most, keep it alongside your survival gear and a dependable blade from our outdoor knives.