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FIX. WATERPROOF. MAINTAIN. Learn how to keep your gear performing like new. Camping | Hiking | Backpacking Hunting | Fishing GEAR AID PRODUCTS ARE WELCOME The Gear AidTM Story The insiders guide to gear repair. Get these tips and more with our Gear Repair mobile app. Learn how to fix what’s broken and get back outside. Available for iPads, iPhones, iPods, and Android phones, just scan the code below or search ‘Gear Aid’. How to repair broken tent poles: 1.Slide the two broken ends of the small of large Gear Aid Tent Pole Splint into opposite ends of the pole splint. 2.Hold pole sleeve firmly in place and wrap Gear Aid Duct Tape around each end of the pole splint. Make sure tape overlaps the pole and the pole splint. CAMPING Tent Repair & Deodorizing How to repair holes and tears: Gear Aid Seam Grip® permanently repairs common pinholes and tears in the tent floor. Apply just enough Seam Grip to cover the hole and spread 1/4” (5mm) beyond. Allow to dry level overnight. For 2 hour cure time, mix Seam Grip with Cotol-240™ before applying. To use the tent immediately, simply repair small holes and tears with a Gear Aid Tenacious™ Tape peel-and-stick patch. For large tears, use a patch as a backing then apply Seam Grip. Remove patch in a few days. How to deodorize outdoor gear: To eliminate odors, mold and mildew from tents and other gear without damaging the waterproof coatings or fabrics, use MiraZymeTM Odor Eliminator. • Fill a tub with just enough cool water to submerge item. For tents and packs add ½-1 oz. of Mirazyme (depending on odor strength). Stir to mix. • Unzip all zippers, open flaps, etc. Submerge item in solution saturating inside and out. Soak for 10 minutes then remove. • Do not rinse, the enzymes do much of their work while the item dries. Hang to air dry in the shade. Do not machine dry. How to fix torn mosquito netting: Temporarily fix torn mosquito netting in-field with Tenacious TapeTM , or the no-seeum mesh found in the Tent Repair Kit. When you get home, fix the tear permanently with Seam Grip ®. Tent Repair Kit Tent Tip When it’s breezy, mosquitoes congregate on the lee side of objects to avoid being blown away. Pitch your tent door into the breeze, and enter without bringing the swarm in with you. Reduce tent fly wind damage by installing simple custom shock-cord loops on your guylines. This design keeps the original guyline as a fail-safe backup. CAMPING CAMPING Tent Seam Sealing Silicone Coated Fabrics How to seam seal backpacking tents: Apply Seam Grip® Seam Sealer & Outdoor Repair to the inside of the perimeter floor seam; this seam is often not taped at the factory. Draw seam sealer across threads and under folds. For 2 hour cure time, mix Seam Grip with Cotol-240™ before applying. Allow tent to dry overnight before using or storing. How to seam seal sil-nylon tents: If you have a tent, tarp or pack made from silicone coated fabric, seal with SilNet™ Silicone Seam Sealer. SilNet is the only seam sealer that will bond to silicone treated fabric. How to seam seal family-style dome tents: Use Gear Aid Seam Sure™ Water Based Seam Sealer for large tents. Apply as you would Seam Grip. Seam Sure is a nearlyinvisible solution to leaking tents. To seal the seams on your rainfly, set it up inside-out for easier application. Attach the rainfly to the tent so all seams are taut. #geartip Use Seam Grip to seal areas that regularly leak, such as stake-out points at corners. #geartip When the seam tape on tents and outerwear begins to peel or pucker, use Seam Grip to re-attach it. If the tape is failing everywhere, remove it, clean the seams with rubbing alcohol, and re-seal with Seam Grip or Seam Sure™. How to repair sil-nylon: Sil-Fix™ Silicone Repair Adhesive is ideal for repairing pinhole leaks in silicone-treated nylon tents, tarps and backpacks. Apply a small dab to the hole and 1/4” (5mm) beyond. Dry level for 2 hours before using or storing. To repair larger holes and tears, create a backing with the included TenaciousTM Tape patch (Fig. 1). Turn fabric over and prep surface. Trim silnylon fabric swatch to size to cover 1/4“ (5mm) beyond damaged area (Fig. 2). Apply Sil-Fix over damaged area and 1/2” (10mm) beyond on all sides. Center and apply the trimmed sil-nylon patch (Fig. 3). Allow to dry flat for 2 hours. Remove the Tenacious Tape patch (from Fig.1) when repair has dried. Repair guy-out points by working Sil-Fix into webbing with brush (Step 1). Attach webbing to tarp. Press to bond all areas. Apply coat of Sil-Fix over strap and out onto tarp 1/4” (5mm) (Step 2). CAMPING CAMPING Gear Waterproofing Sleeping Pad Repairs How to restore tent floor, tarp & rain fly waterproofing: How to repair a leaky sleeping pad: 1. Home Repair: Clean and dry area to be repaired. Apply Seam Grip® to cover the hole and spread 1/4” (5mm) beyond. Allow to dry level overnight. Re-coat worn areas on your tent floor, tarp and rain fly with Tent Sure™ Tent Floor Sealant. Apply to the coated side of the fabric (the inside) using a foam paintbrush. For best results apply Tent Sure in a thin film, using even, sweeping motions to avoid puddles. A single thin coat works best. Tent Sure is a versitile, water-based, urethane waterproofer that is longlasting and easy tp apply. Use it on a variety of outdoor gear: Cabin Tent Umbrellas Hiking Gaiters Stuff Sacks Boat Covers Awnings 2. Field Repair: To use the repaired pad at once, center the Tenacious Tape™ peel-andstick patch and apply over uncured Seam Grip. The patch must extend at least 1/2” (10mm) beyond the Seam Grip. Press patch firmly onto pad. Your sleeping pad is ready to use! Allow the peel-and-stick patch to remain for 3 to 4 days, then remove. The Seam Grip will have permanently sealed the hole underneath. 3. Use Seam Grip to seal leaks around the nozzle. Seal, then stand upright overnight. Remeber that Seam Grip cures with moisture in the air. Be patient and leave it overnight. In the morning you’ll have a permanent bomb-proof repair. #geartip Add Seam Grip dots to the bottom of your sleeping pad to prevent sliding. Camping Chairs Outdoor Furniture #geartip Track less dirt in the tent with a DIY door mat. Just get a 3’x2’ piece of nylon material, apply a thin layer of Tent Sure onto each side and allow to cure overnight. PFD’s Gear Repair GEAR REPAIR Zipper Repair & Maintenance How to replace a broken zipper pull: Buckle & Sewing Repairs Replacing a broken buckle: Worn zipper sliders cause malfunctions (like separating teeth and stuck zippers). Replace a bad slider with the Gear Aid™ Zipper Repair Kit. Gear Aid Quick Attach buckles can fix a strap without cutting or ripping out stitching. Just remove old hardware, pinch the webbing loop and work it through the slit of the new buckle. Replacing a zipper slider: Using seam tool included in the Gear Aid Zipper Repair Kit, remove stitching around lower ends of zipper tapes Pry off metal stop at bottom of the zipper. Remove old zipper foot. Replace old zipper hardware with a new zipper slider. Sew zipper tapes back onto the seam. The Gear Quick Attach Tri Glide® can quickly repair and reconnect webbing on pack straps and other gear. Connect any 2 or 3 layers of 1” webbing to fix cut or torn straps, create webbing loops, or repair damaged stitching. Look to Gear Aid for 23 different no-sew replacement parts. Side Release Kit How to avoid a stuck zipper: Worn zipper sliders cause malfunctions (like separating teeth and stuck zippers). Avoid worn sliders on tents, packs, sleeping bags and outerwear with Zip Care. Use the brush top to remove any dirt and grime, then apply the lubricant onto zipper teeth and pull the zipper slider up and down to disperse evenly. Lubricant will dry to a clear, non-sticky finish. Strap Tender Ellipse Toggle Sewing Tips: Use a backstitch to make tight seams. It will keep insulation inside a sleeping bag. Proper Backpack Weight Distribution: #geartip Can’t fix a broken zipper in the field? Pull the two pieces together and sew around the broken teeth; that will hold it in place until you get back to the car. A. Small, “Quick Access” Items i.e.: sunblock, head lamp, etc. B. Heavy Weight Items i.e.: food, water, fuel, etc. C. Light Weight Items i.e.: rain gear, clothing, etc. D. Medium Weight Items i.e.: tent, ground sheet, etc. E. Sleeping Bag SLEEPING BAGS SLEEPING BAGS Washing Synthetic Bags Washing Down Bags How to wash a synthetic bag: Wash synthetic insulated sleeping bags by hand or in a front loading commercial washer using Gear Aid ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner Concentrate. Dry the bag unzipped on a clothesline. How to wash a down bag: Wash down sleeping bags when dirt and grime interfere with loft and warmth usually after about 20 nights of use. This also applies to synthetic sleeping bags. Step 1: Add Gear Aid ReviveX® Down Cleaner Concentrate to the empty washer. Choose warm water and the gentle cycle Step 2: Pull bag from its stuff sack directly into washer to minimize loft, and then turn inside-out. Before drying, run an extra spin cycle to remove excess water. How to waterproof your sleeping bag: Restore your sleeping bag’s water repellency throughout the season. Step 1: Wet outer shell with water from a spray bottle. Step 3: Now is a good time to apply a water repellent treatment. Spray exterior with Gear Aid ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent. Step 2: Spray shell with ReviveX® Spray-On Water Repellent. Apply liberally to foot area. Step 4: Carefully move bag to a large commercial dryer. Choose permanent press (medium) heat setting. The bag will be water logged and the down plumes clumped together. Loft will be restored in the dryer. Clean tennis balls may be added to break up clumps. Step 3: Carefully move bag to a large commercial dryer. Choose permanent press (medium) heat setting. The bag will be water logged and the down plumes clumped together. Loft will be restored in the dryer. Clean tennis balls may be added to break up clumps. Check progress periodically. Clumps mean the down plumes are still wet. Be patient - it’s essential to dry down thoroughly. At home, unzip bag and air overnight. Sleeping Bag Tips Do store sleeping bags open or loosely stuffed into a large cloth or mesh storage bag. Don’t store sleeping bags in stuff sacks. It will compress the insulation. NOTE: Home dryers aren’t big enough to let sleeping bags tumble freely. The bag needs to be lifted and then free-fall to dry properly. High heat or small home dryers can melt synthetic fabrics. Always use a commercial dryer! Sleeping Bag Tips Down Sleeping Bag Before Washing Down Sleeping Bag After Washing OUTERWEAR OUTERWEAR Waterproofing 101 Rainwear Waterproofing Restoring Water Repellency to bibs and raingear: How Gear Aid ReviveX Works ® Over time, factory-applied Durable Water Repellents (DWRs) wear off, causing fabrics to “wet out.” This reduces breathability, increases interior condensation, and makes you feel wet and cold--even if rain isn’t leaking through your garment. ReviveX® water repellents, superior formula bonds to both the fabric and any remaining factory DWR, creating the most durable water repellent finish available. 1. After cleaning, treat GORE-TEX® fabric, eVent® or NeoShell® rainwear with ReviveX® Spray-On Water Repellent, or ReviveX® Waterproofing Soak. Which Water Repellent Is Best for You? SPRAY-ON FORMULA ReviveX® Spray-On Water Repellent is a “universal” application for performance outerwear as it only treats the outside of the garment, leaving interior (possibly wicking) liners untreated. The spray-on version is also ideal for treating down and synthetic insulated garments and sleeping bags. One benefit of the spray is that you can concentrate heaviest on areas where water repellent finishes (DWR) tend to wear first, such as the shoulders of a jacket or the seat of a pair of pants. Great for GORETEX® fabrics, eVent® and NeoShell® outerwear. 2. If treating with the Spray-On formula, tumble dry for 60 minutes on medium heat, or air dry for 48 hours. If using the soak/wash-in formula, tumble or air dry until the garment is dry. We recommend using heat to set both formulas into the fabric as it will improve durability and longevity. SOAK/WASH-IN FORMULA Use ReviveX® Waterproofing Soak to treat hard-shells, soft-shells, fleece, canvas workwear, drysuits and other non-insulated rainwear. INSTANT FORMULA ReviveX® Instant Waterproofing is designed to be used on fabrics that can not be set using heat. Use it on gear that can not be easily washed and dried: waders, tents, packs, tarps, hats, gloves and other items. This Instant formula is also ideal to use as a quick touch-up treatment. #geartip If drying waders or other gear with neoprene or rubber components, use a warm iron instead to set waterproofing. OUTERWEAR OUTERWEAR Rainwear & Softshells Down Garmets How to wash down jackets and booties: How to wash and treat GORE-TEX® outerwear: Dirt and oils impact breathability and water repellency. ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner gently removes them without leaving behind optical brighteners or harmful residues like softeners and fragrances. Wash all outerwear at least once per season with ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner. Step 1: Prior to washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas. Close all zippers and Velcro® tabs. Step 2: Add ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner to HE or normal washer. Wash garments using the delicate cycle and warm water. Whenever possible use a front loading washing machine, instead of a top loading washing machine. Alternate Step 2: If desired, hand wash garments in a sink or tub. Fill sink with just enough water to cover the garments and add cleaner. Gently knead all areas to remove dirt and stains. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Step 3: Use ReviveX® Waterproofing Soak to treat hard-shells, soft-shells, fleece, canvas workwear, drysuits and other non-insulated rainwear. Now is a good time to apply a water repellent treatment. Place wet garment on a hanger. Spray ReviveX SprayOn Water Repellent or ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent for Soft Shells on the exterior. Don’t be afraid to wash down jackets! ReviveX® Down Cleaner Concentrate restores loft and warmth to jackets, vests and small down items you can easily hand wash. Step 1: Before washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas. Step 2: Fill sink or tub with just enough warm water to cover garment; add ReviveX Down Cleaner. Compress garment to remove air and place in water. Step 3: Rinse item until water runs clear (at least 3 times). Gently compress or roll item to expel water (do not wring). Step 4: Place garment in washing machine for 2 spin cycles to remove excess water before drying. Step 5: Before drying, apply ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent to the exterior. Apply liberally to shoulders, cuffs and zippers. Dry garment by itself in a large dryer (it needs room to tumble freely). Use heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium is best). Step 4: Dry using heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium heat if possible). To restore rainwear and softshells to their original water repellency, dry garments for at least 60 minutes. #geartip Check your seams. If you have holes or delaminating seam tape, you’ll still get wet even after treating your jacket. See page 4 for instructions. #geartip If down plumbs start poking through, pull them back in from the inside and avoid making that hole larger. Why? Because larger holes = more lost plumbs. FOOTWEAR FOOTWEAR Boot Repair Restore Water Repellency How to waterproof boots: Use Gear Aid Freesole® Urethane Formula for a permanent, durable repair to any footwear. Unlike other formulas, it has incredible abrasion resistance and will not get brittle and crack over time. Step 1: Remove laces, then remove dirt and grime with Gear Aid ReviveX® Boot Cleaner. Re-Bonding Soles First remove loose dirt and debris and then clean the area with rubbing alcohol and a stiff brush. Apply Freesole to the sole evenly. Use a filled water bottle, C-clamp or tape to hold sole and upper tightly together overnight. Step 2: Apply Gear Aid ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede and Fabric Water Repellent, ReviveX® Leather Spray, or ReviveX® Leather Gel depending on your type of boot. The treatment may darken the boot, make sure to color test. Then, liberally treat tops and sides of the toe area, especially where the boot bends. Rebuilding Heels Freesole® Urethane Adhesive rebuilds heels. Buff worn area with sandpaper, then buff with a rag soaked in rubbing alcohol. Make a plastic tape “dam” as shown. Set sole level and apply Freesole. Cures in 12-24 hours. Re-Bonding Boot Rands Use Freesole to permanently re-bond a peeling boot rand. First remove dirt, then clean the bonding area with Cotol-240™ (best) or rubbing alcohol and a stiff brush. Apply Freesole in the gap. Tape or clamp firmly in place and dry overnight. When taping, insert a pen to apply pressure directly on the rand. Step 3: Stuff shoes with newspaper to absorb moisture and help footwear to dry faster. Boot Tips #geartip Get maximum waterproofing by seal sealing your footwear. Brush a tiny bit of Seam Grip® or Freesole® over the stitches and let cure overnight. HUNTING HUNTING Protecting Your Gear Protecting Your Gear How to protect your gun from scratches: Instant Protection! Bring any of your guns into the field without worrying about scratches or nicks. Camo Form® is not a Messy Tape! Camo Form leaves no sticky residue . It’s easy to remove and reuse. How to keep your optics from fogging up: Op Drops Anti Fog & Lens Cleaning System is a gentle, alcohol-free cleanser safe for use on all lenses and optics. Squeeze Op Drops onto any binoculars, sunglasses, spotting scopes or helmet visors, then wipe with the microfiber cleaning cloth. You’ll have clear vision all day. Apply Camo Form starting at each end of the gun and work toward the middle. Hold starting edge of Camo Form in place, then stretch around object, completely overlapping the starting edge. Wrap Camo Form around object, working towards the middle. Overlap each successive wrap by a minimum of 1/4” (5mm). Cut Camo Form when you reach the hinge or trigger. Cut small strips of Camo Form to wrap moving parts like scope dials. Maintain functionality of gun sights and attachment points by cutting holes in Camo Form. Camo Form Care: To help rejuvenate self-cling properties, Camo Form can be cleaned. Step 1: Remove Camo Form from object. Hand wash with gentle dish soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap. Camouflage Tips • Cover anything shiny, like watches, buttons, snaps and zippers. • Wear boots with dark soles; boots can be the first thing game sees. • Avoid direct sunlight. If possible, face west in the morning and east in the afternoon. Keep your profile as low as possible. Install treestands 15 feet up or higher. • Use face paint to reduce shine around your eyes, even with a face net. • If you wear eyeglasses, wear a full-billed hat pulled down low over your eyes to avoid spooking game. • Camouflage your gun, bow and other hunting equipment. • Avoid wearing clothing washed with standard detergents. Many contain optical brighteners. Use ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner, ReviveX® Down Cleaner to wash hunting apparel. Step 2: Air dry flat on a clean surface, then roll and store in a cool, dry place. #geartip Wrap butane stove with Camo Form in winter to prevent frost bite. If your butane stove is struggling in cold weather, set it in a pot lid and add 3/4” (15mm) of cool water. The stove will roar to full power (the fuel is now at least 32˚ F, 0˚ C). Do not use hot water in the lid. #geartip Wrap trekking pole with Camo Form for improved grip. Doubles as bandage wrap in emergencies. FISHING Field Repairs Field Repairs How to seam seal waders: Step 1: To seal wader seams, turn them inside out and examine seams and fabric for gaps. Apply Gear Aid Aquaseal® directly to the seam, extending on to fabric by 1⁄4” (5mm). Step 2: Use brush to work Aquaseal under fabric folds and into stitching. Restoring water repellency to GORE0-TEX® waders: Treat GORE-TEX® fabric with ReviveX® Spray-On Water Repellent or ReviveX Waterproofing Soak, then heat set in the dryer for maximum performance. For gear that cannot be tumble dried because of neoprene or rubber components, use a warm iron or blow drier to activate water repellent treatment. In a pinch, use ReviveX® Instant Waterproofing for immediate protection. Step 3: Allow Aquaseal to cure 8 to 12 hours. You can also use Cotol-240™ for 2 hour cure time. How to quickly repair waders: How to clean & deodorize waders: Dirt and oils impact breathability and water repellency. ReviveX® Synthetic Fabric Cleaner gently removes them without leaving behind harmful residues like softeners and fragrances. Wash gear least once per season with ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner to maintain the best performance. Remove stubborn odors and bacteria: fill the tub with warm water and add 2 capfuls of Gear Aid MiraZyme™ Enzyme Based Gear Deodorizer. Dip waders to saturate all areas. Remove from tub. Do NOT rinse. MiraZyme works as the gear dries - consuming organic matter like mold, mildew, algae and bacteria, leaving it odor free. Find leaks in GORE-TEX® fabric waders by soaking the tip of a rag in rubbing alcohol and bring over the suspect area. The hole color will contrast against the wader. Allow area to dry, then seal with Gear Aid Aquaseal®. For instant field repairs, use Gear Aid Aquaseal® Wader Repair Kit. Apply a patch over tear on outside of wader. Apply Aquaseal to tear on inside of wader and 1/4 inch (5mm) beyond. Cover with another patch. Waders can be used immediately. Patches can be removed in 2-3 days. FISHING Field Repairs How to repair fishing nets: The Aquaseal Wader Repair Kit also repairs fishing nets. Use one patch to create a backing and apply Aquaseal to the other side. Dry 24 hours, then remove patch. The repair is strong, elastic and gentle on fish. Who We Are For over 30 years, McNett has been leading the design, development and creation of a wide range of outdoor gear care and repair, and personal care products. The McNett family of brands includes: Gear Aid™ | Over 100 gear care and repair products to use at home or in the field Outgo™ | Personal care products to use in the field M Essentials™ | Dive and watersports gear repair and maintenance products for use at home or in the field. Camo Form® | Quick & easy camouflaging-without sticky residue Aquamira® | For clean, safe drinking water - anywhere, anytime Quick Wader Repair: For quick in-field repairs, use Gear Aid Aquaseal® UV to fix small leaks in waders and other gear. Just apply Aquaseal UV in a shaded area, then expose to UV light for nearly instant cure time. Learn new gear tips and ‘how to’ do the most common gear repairs. Fix leaky waders, deodorize a moldy tent and more. Our 50+ videos feature live demos and are packed with useful tips. Visit us at www.GearAid.TV Fix Fishing Boots: To repair peeling soles on fishing boots, clean and dry peeling area. Apply Gear Aid Aquaseal in gap and close. Use Tenacious Tape patch (included in the Gear Aid Aquaseal Wader Repair Kit) to hold area closed overnight. Some Call it Mistreatment. You Call it Love. You’ve used it, abused it and taken it for granted. It’s been a pillow, a blanket and an umbrella. Muddied on the trail. Snagged on a branch. Shoved into backpacks, overhead bins and stuff sacks. And it’s always ready for more. #geartip Tackle bags hold all your essential fishing tools and supplies, don’t let them get ruined from rust and water damage. You can waterproof your tackle bag easily with Gear Aid ReviveX® Air Dry Waterproofing Spray Gear Aid™ makes the products that undo whatever you’ve done to your gear. You know us for Seam Grip®, but everything we make helps prolong your gear’s life. So it will perform no matter what you’re dishing out. We developed the Gear Aid™ line of products because we’re passionate about helping people properly care for and repair their sporting and outdoor gear—so they can pass along their outdoor traditions to the next generation. And, we encourage everyone to give old gear new life by restoring and sharing it with someone who is new to the woods, water or mountains—like a kid whose playground is more virtual than natural. If you spend time outdoors, you know that discovering all of its wonders can change a life for good. That’s why we developed our Take a Kid Outside project to support outdoor programs for kids and teens. We’re helping introduce thousands of youth nationwide to camping, backpacking, fishing and hunting—and you can help. For more information, visit Gear-Aid.com GEAR AID PRODUCTS ARE Gear Aid products are designed to be environmentally friendly whenever possible. Our packaging features recycled stock, soy-free inks and chlorine-free paper, and all of our bottles are PVC-free. PRINTED IN USA Copyright 2013 McNett Corporation. The contents of this brochure may not be used or reproduced in any way without the prior written consent of McNett Corporation. “Take a Kid Outside” is a trademark of McNett Corporation. All rights reserved. GORE-TEX® is a trademark of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. eVent ® is a trademark of BHA Group, Inc. NeoShell ® is a trademark of Polartec, LLC. 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