The Art of Repair: Keeping Your Gear Going

A ripped seam or a broken zipper used to mean the end of a piece of gear. Today, it should be just a chapter in its story. Companies like Patagonia have long championed the repair movement with their Worn Wear program. But you don't always need to send it back to the factory. Learning to sew a button, patch a hole, or replace a zipper slider are simple skills that can extend the life of your favorite items by years. Not only does this save money, but it also deepens your connection to your gear. Each patch is a badge of honor, a memory of an adventure survived.