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You break it, they’ll fix it: 11 outdoor brands that stand by their gear for the long haul
These jackets, tents, backpacks, and other outdoor gear are built to be repaired when the inevitable damage occurs Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Outdoor gear can be delicate. Sometimes all it takes is a broken buckle or jammed zipper to render a $500 sleeping bag or jacket unusable. But it doesn’t have to end up in the trash. Many outdoor brands now tend to their gear long after it’s sold with repair programs, replacement parts, DIY repair kits, and thoughtful designs that help keep it in the wild longer – and out of the landfills. You can mail in your damaged product, or just buy the buckle, tent pole, or strap to fix it yourself at home. Mainstream retailers such as REI have also expanded repair services , making gear repair more accessible to people who don’t have the skills or tools to do it themselves . Continue reading...
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These jackets, tents, backpacks, and other outdoor gear are built to be repaired when the inevitable damage occurs Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Outdoor gear can be delicate. Sometimes all it takes is a broken buckle or jammed zipper to render a $500 sleeping bag or jacket unusable. But it doesn’t have to end up in the trash. Many outdoor brands now tend to their gear long after it’s sold with repair programs, replacement parts, DIY repair kits, and thoughtful designs that help keep it in the wild longer – and out of the landfills. You can mail in your damaged product, or just buy the buckle, tent pole, or strap to fix it yourself at home. Mainstream retailers such as REI have also expanded repair services , making gear repair more accessible to people who don’t have the skills or tools to do it themselves . Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, You break it, they’ll fix it: 11 outdoor brands that stand by their gear for the long haul, These jackets, tents, backpacks, and other outdoor gear are built to be repaired when the inevitable damage occurs Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Outdoor gear can be delicate. Sometimes all it takes is a broken buckle or jammed zipper to render a $500 sleeping bag or jacket unusable. But it doesn’t have to end up in the trash. Many outdoor brands now tend to their gear long after it’s sold with repair programs, replacement parts, DIY repair kits, and thoughtful designs that help keep it in the wild longer – and out of the landfills. You can mail in your damaged product, or just buy the buckle, tent pole, or strap to fix it yourself at home. Mainstream retailers such as REI have also expanded repair services , making gear repair more accessible to people who don’t have the skills or tools to do it themselves . Continue reading…
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