#hikerchat - Spring Cleaning, Gear Care

Fri 2017-04-07 12:00pm 60m

HikerChat

TETONsports

20 4 14

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Q1. It's time to get your gear in shape, what's the most typical repair you do each spring? #hikerchat

0:04:01

KovasP

1

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1 inflate or replace the tubes on my road bike #hikerchat

0:04:34

LisaPulsifer

1 8

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1 #hikerchat Re-waterproof the tent and clean the winter mud off my boots #PNWproblems

0:04:54

RCGibby73

4

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: inspecting the tent, usually a seam to close up. #HikerChat

0:05:09

backroadramblrs

3

A1. Seem-sealing is #1 for me. That, and the big clothesline air out. #hikerchat

0:05:13

publiclandlvr

2

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Inflate/check for leaks. Fill waders with water/check for leaks. Seal as needed. #hikerchat

0:05:19

DryGuyHQ

1 4

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: We always fine tune our packs, make sure there are no tares #hikerchat

0:05:26

thebackpackertv

1 5

A1: @TETONsports #hikerchat. First buy a new role of duct tape. Boot laces always a must repair each Spring.

0:05:27

bushwhackingfoo

3 3

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. Repair number one each spring - my fragile psyche! #hikerchat

0:05:30

AdventureGlass

2

A1 more like relpace socks and clothing items #hikerchat https://t.co/DRHGvg7FZY

0:05:30

Mrs_Roadrunner

1 3

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports a1 collecting stuff from the kids, hey where is my ---- and- #hikerchat

0:05:37

billbrokob

1 1

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: sometimes some cleaning if I was lax the last time. Check for wear #hikerchat

0:05:44

WildWithinHer

2 5

A1. If I've had a lazy-ish winter, repair to my body comes first. Yoga, anyone? Then I've gotta get in the hiking groove. #hikerchat

0:06:05

TheHikingDiva

1 2

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1 reapply waterproofing coating to rainflys as needed & Permethian to essentials #JustSayNoToTicks #Hikerchat

0:06:19

Kootenaicountry

1 1

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: does setting the tent up in the living room and de-musting it count? #hikerchat

0:06:20

RegisterCouple

1

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Packs and boots! Those can cause the most discomfort #hikerchat

0:06:49

MomsWanderlust

2

A1: We dig out the trailer and check the status to figure out what is good, what needs work and what needs stocked.… https://t.co/oHD5Bp0CuR

0:08:23

t_jh2009

2 2

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1) A lot of the little things like checking & replacing laces on boots. #HikerChat

0:08:38

WhistlerSummit

A1: Not really a repair, but we always tech wash and re-waterproof all our gear in time for the spring rain! 🌧 #hikerchat

0:09:36

yourlead_van

1 1

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: There's always a small tear to patch in something! #hikerchat

0:10:28

DevenVankirk

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Clean water filter & bladder...check for holes in my sleep pad. #hikerchat

0:10:29

seatoskyair

2

A1: Repair the inevitable holes in the wetsuit that got ignored at the end of last summer! #hikerchat

0:10:51

SLIL1

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: I'm looking for a new pack this spring. Also reviewing footwear needs for the year is good practice #HikerChat

0:13:49

Todd_the_Hiker

2

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports #HikerChat A1. Since adventure is a year 'round endeavor maintenance is as well!

0:16:20