Emergency,
Survival,
Camping
And
Preparedness
Equipment
Gear Care
Take care of your gear, and it will take care of you! Stuff to clean, sharpen, waterproof, and repair gear is located here.
Products on this page...
AquaSeal Liquid Waterproofing
& Conditioner
BioClean Down & Fabric Cleaner
BluMudd Glass Cleaner & De-fogger
Boot Care Kit
Cork Seal
Eyeglass Repair Kit
Cable Ties
Lansky Multi-Sharpener
Map Seal 4 oz.
Map Seal Gallon
PolyCoat Waterproofing
Seam Seal
Sewing Kit
Sewing Repair Needles
Tent Pegs
Whisk & Dust Pan Set
Wet feet will cause you to be VERY unhappy out on the trail, but AquaSeal will let you avoid that unpleasantness! AquaSeal Leather Waterproofing and Conditioner Liquid is a unique product that that combines conditioning oils similar to those used by tanneries, extremely viscous silicone, and a blend of waxy substances. This combination achieves maximum waterproofing and conditioning, while retaining breathability and durability. Liquid AquaSeal is easy to apply with the dauber attached in the lid, and is great to use on leather and fabric/leather combos. May cause some darkening and texture change, especially on suede. AquaSeal products are recommended by leading manufacturers such as Vasque, Montrail, Sidi, Tecnica, Hi-Tec, Red Wing, Chippewa, Asolo, Browning, Dunham, White's, Garmont, Alpinestar, Hoffman's, La Sportiva, Eureka, JanSport and Walrus, and have stood the test of time for 30 years! We offer the scent-free version of Aqua Seal Liquid, it is perfect for indoor/outdoor footwear; athletic sports shoes; hiking, hunting, and mountain biking boots; motorcycle leathers and boots; leather tack such as saddles and bridles, and more. This 4 ounce bottle goes a long way.
BioClean Down & Fabric Cleaner
Bio-Clean is a unique blend of biodegradable cleansing agents specially formulated for use with down, nylon and other outdoor fabrics. Although highly concentrated, it rinses out completely leaving no soapy residue or film. This product, from the makers of AquaSeal, restores breathability and freshness to all high-tech fabrics and restores the loft and freshness to down. Bio-Clean is perfect for use on clothing, sleeping gear (including down comforters, jackets and bags), rain gear, packs, tents, laminated fabrics with waterproof/breathable membranes, and more. The 4 ounce bottle of concentrate is safe to use in washing machines, and a little goes a long way. I especially like to use it to wash my down comforter, sleeping bags and jacket in the home washer, saving me a bundle over sending them out for cleaning!
BluMudd Lens Cleaner / Anti-Fog
This little plastic container of water-based BluMudd will keep all your lenses sparkling clean, while it fills small scratches and eliminates fogging. Great for eyeglasses, goggles, binoculars, scopes, and camera lenses! 1 oz.
This kit contains everything needed for cleaning and waterproofing those tired old hiking boots or any fine leather item. Comes complete with Tech Care Cleaner to clean and deodorize, a small brush for scrubbing the dirt away, Stitch Guard to seal the seams where water can get through, and Unscented Creme AquaSeal to waterproof and protect your boots. The creme Aquaseal is applied with the fingers, and melts effortlessly into the leather with just your touch. I used this kit on my Vasque hiking boots, which I love dearly but which were dirty and a little on the smelly side...they cleaned up beautifully, it took away the bad smell, and my boots are definitely waterproof!
Want to protect, beautify and waterproof your Birkenstock sandals? CorkSeal helps prevent chipping and abrading of the cork and will prolong the life of those expensive sandals, and can be used on any cork surface to protect and beautify. Available in a 2 ounce bottle with dauber applicator.
This tiny little repair kit is excellent to carry in pocket, briefcase, pack or purse to fix those expensive glasses that seem to only fall apart at the most inopportune times. The kit contains screws, a jeweler's screwdriver for tightening screws, nose cushions, and frame tighteners. If you wear glasses, you'll want to keep this kit on hand! 0.2 oz.
Why would a camper or survivalist need cable ties? The answer is simple, cable ties are right up there with duct tape as far as versatility! These heavy-duty ties are great for equipment repairs (they pull up tight and stay locked), can be used as markers, and they even make great handcuffs! These heavy-duty white ties are 12" long, 7.3mm wide, and come in a package of 20.
This great little all purpose sharpener is small enough to go anywhere, and will sharpen nearly anything! Made of a special ceramic, it's unique shape means you can sharpen knives, scissors and other flat surfaces on the flat edges; serrated blades on the V edges; and it even sharpens sewing needles, fish hooks, and darts in the groove. Fits just right in your hand, has cushioned end grips in a variety of colors, and comes with an attached key chain and complete instructions. Made by Lansky in the U.S.A. Great for toolbox, tackle box, pack, or workbench, measures 4 1/4" long and weighs just 1.3 oz.
Ever been hiking in the rain and tried to read your map? If you've treated it with Map Seal, there's no need to worry. It's a high polymer coating that encases maps, nautical charts and other paper products in a permanently waterproof, clear and flexible film. Map Seal is water-based, dries crystal clear, can be written on with pen or pencil, and the best part is that you can still fold and unfold your map indefinitely, without fear of tearing, cracking or breaking the waterproof seal. Great for use on any document that you want to protect from moisture and dirt, and can also be used to make your own waterproof notepaper. The 4 ounce bottle with dauber built into the lid will do 5-6 topo maps.
If you have a lot of maps and documents you need to protect, this gallon size of Map Seal will save you money. Will do WELL over 150 topo maps, and the gallon size equals 32 of the 4 oz. bottles. Comes complete with a foam applicator brush. Please note, the Internet price for this product is $7.00 more than in our retail store, due to the heavy weight & shipping cost. 8 lbs., 5 oz.
PolyCoat is a heavy-duty, high polymer waterproof coating for nylon, dacron, polyester and other synthetic fabrics. This water-based, odor-free product is great to use on uncoated or on well-seasoned coated equipment such as tents, backpacks, gaiters, and old parkas. Apply with a medium bristle brush for a like-new waterproof, non- breathable finish. Non-yellowing, won't add bulk, & has a soft, natural feel. 16 oz., covers 50 square feet.
Easily replace broken buckles on packs and other gear. Each package contains two buckles and four sliders to fit on 1" straps.
When you need to repair gear, this set has the needles that you'll need. Contains one each: mattress needle, leather needle, sails needle, packing needle, canvas needle, carpet needle, and lampshade needle. These are large, heavy-duty needles for sewing repairs that have to last.
The camper's best friend for years! Technologically superior, SeamSeal achieves maximum waterproofing on sewn seams, which are likely to be the first place leaks develop. This water-based sealer is great for synthetic fabrics & all laminated breathable fabrics, and has a precision applicator tip. Use it on nylon, polyester or canvas tents & rainflies; clothing; packs; boat covers; car-top baggage covers; and other outdoor gear. One coat of Seam Seal is all you need to keep things dry! 4 oz. bottle.
This little 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 3" plastic box has everything needed for sewing repairs on the go! Contains 50 yards of assorted colors of thread, eight buttons, 2 snaps, five safety pins, 2 straight pins, five needles, a needle threader, plastic thimble, and scissors. Keep one in your purse, pack, suitcase or glovebox for emergency repairs. Weighs 1.2 oz.
Just what you need to replace broken or damaged shock cords in tent poles! Kit contains 130 inches of 3/16" shock cord, 30" of wire, 6 washers, and 2 ferrules.
Nine inch long tent stakes made of unbreakable ABS plastic. Great replacements for those you've lost somewhere along the way!
A comprehensive kit for field repairs to almost any damage that might occur to a nylon or other synthetic tent. Each kit contains 2 adhesive-backed nylon patches, 2 mesh screen patches, 2 spools of nylon thread, 1 #4 sewing needle, 3 ferrules, 45" of 3/16" shock cord, 1.5 fl. oz of seam sealer, and a ziplock bag for storage.
You'd LIKE to keep the inside of your tent clean, but bringing along a broom and dustpan just isn't on the agenda. Now it's easy to get rid of stones, leaves and other debris tracked into the tent with this palm-sized whisk and dust pan set. Debris tracked into a tent can damage the tent floor, not to mention how wonderful it feels to roll over on a pinecone in the middle of the night! Has a built-in hanging hook to keep it handy but out of the way. Great for workshops, hobbyists, in the car or garage and around the house too. Weighs 3.2 oz.