Even the sturdiest tents need repairs sometimes, and one of the most common tent repairs is the poles. If you want to prolong the life of your tent, proper tent maintenance can help, but knowing how ...

Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or hundreds) of miles. No matter how careful you are, materials tear and components wear out, and ...

Well-designed technical apparel and equipment will keep you warm, dry and comfortable on the trail. But accidents happen. Torn mesh on a tent’s door might lead to a swarm of biting insects inside your ...

So…what you’re saying is that you have some corrosion on the pole tips, some sort of discoloration or oxidation? To be honest, my reaction is: Well, yeah ...

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