Gear
Summer Gear Repair on the Fly: Fix It, Don’t Fret It
Blown zipper? Leaky pad? Snapped pole? Here’s how to fix common summer gear fails with what’s already in your pack.
July 22, 2025
Helpful insights, tips, and stories to guide your nomadic journey.
Blown zipper? Leaky pad? Snapped pole? Here’s how to fix common summer gear fails with what’s already in your pack.
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