Broken tent poles, mouse holes in your bug netting, and zippers that are as unmovable as the sword in the stone—it's time to rediscover the busted gear you told yourself you'd repair over the winter.

Outdoor gear is meant to be put through the wringer. When it seems like it’s on its last legs, there’s always a way to squeeze a little more life out of your favorite puffy jacket, tent, or backpack.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It always seems to happen to your favorite dress, jeans, jacket or purse: you go to open or close the zipper and suddenly the ...

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