Backpacker Magazine's Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance and Repair: Step-By-Step Techniques To Maximize Performance And Save MoneyThis book could save you hundreds of dollars on outdoor gear! Don't retire a jacket just because it's torn or buy a new tent because the zipper broke. Learn how to fix these problems—and dozens more—and save your money for a dream trip by following the step-by-step gear maintenance and repair instructions in this large trim, color handbook. |
Contents
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| 7 | |
Chapter Three Zippers | 25 |
Chapter Four Backpacks | 37 |
Chapter Five Tents | 49 |
Chapter Six Boots | 73 |
Chapter Seven Sleeping Bags | 89 |
Chapter Eight Sleeping Pads | 101 |
Chapter Eleven Hydration | 135 |
Chapter Twelve Trekking Poles | 147 |
Chapter Thirteen Lights | 157 |
Chapter Fourteen Odds and Ends | 163 |
Chapter Fifteen Duct Tape Ingenuity | 181 |
Appendix Resources | 187 |
Photo Credits | 189 |
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Backpacker magazine's Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance and Repair ... Kristin Hostetter No preview available - 2012 |
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