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Drakoneous t1_iy15fkd wrote

Tenacious tape

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swoopyinc t1_iy1dtgs wrote

Yeah. My puppy got at my arctaryx sleeve. They recommended this stuff. It's held for two years including machine wash and dry.

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speckyradge t1_iy1z30b wrote

I've got tenacious tape on a gear bag that's been there about 12 years. It's phenomenal stuff.

I've got a jacket that similarly got ember holes and it's patched with tenacious. 3 years, countless wear, stuffed in bags, rained on etc etc... Still there.

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eighthphase t1_iy1thqa wrote

I’ve used Tenacious Tape made by Gear Aid on a few jackets with +10yrs on one repair going strong. There are colour match tapes as well as a clear.

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drunkentraveller7703 t1_iy282kl wrote

I poked a hole in my inflatable sleeping pad for backpacking about 6 years ago. The same Tenacious Tape patch is miraculously still holding air. I don't even believe it myself.

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Uncle_Sasquatch t1_iy52433 wrote

I should try that stuff. I use inntertube patches for a bike tire on mine and they also work great.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_iy1adrb wrote

More info on r/invisiblemending and r/visiblemending.

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Peacera OP t1_iydaw9g wrote

Thank you! I didn't know about them - what good info!

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DawnQuixote406 t1_iy16ufv wrote

I’ve seen Noso patches sold in gear stores around my mountain town. Can’t vouch for them, but it’s a more stylish option than tape: https://nosopatches.com

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ExpatPeru t1_iy1aia1 wrote

Over ten bucks for a single patch that looks like a sticker for children seems crazy to me, though I might just be getting old.

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0xB0BAFE77 t1_iy236qc wrote

As long as it works, who cares?
That's literally my only concern.

Paying $10 to save a $250+ jacket is a great deal as long as it lasts.

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hlshshdkdhdjd58829 t1_iy1muwn wrote

This is my dad’s take and he is almost 80 and loves Costco. On a $398 arcteryx puffer what’s another $30 for patches

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DawnQuixote406 t1_iy1f3zp wrote

Yeah, agreed. Not my thing either, especially at that price. But they seem to be popular!

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Chowbasa t1_iy46w7s wrote

You mean perfect for patching a kid’s winter coat? And you can get the small ones https://nosopatches.com/product/90s-dazzits/ and if you cut the figures out then that’s 15 of them for $17.99?

Buying them later today!

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Peacera OP t1_iydb6dh wrote

Ok those are awesome. I love kid's clothes and patterns.

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Chowbasa t1_iydq6tt wrote

lol I’m buying them for my daughter who is always climbing on stuff and falling down too. They could definitely improve their variety and add more “kid stuff”

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Peacera OP t1_iydb1e1 wrote

Now that you mention it, my kid's funny bandaids don't come off anything in the wash....you may accidentally be on to a cheaper solution!

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Bcruz75 t1_iy4qp0l wrote

I've used Noso patches for a similar use case. I can attest that they work. They've held up sitting in my closet for a year /s

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Peliquin t1_iy4o0xi wrote

They really, really work, IMO. I've used them to sort out ski clothes, insulated bags, and a friend's waterproof jacket.

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86tuning t1_iy16owr wrote

gently pull the feathers in from the backside. then needle and thread to close the holes. a simple whip stitch or blanket stitch will work just fine.

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Cullywillow t1_iy8d79s wrote

I like to put a little Fray Check on the edges before I sew it closed.

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EternalOptimist404 t1_iy159bi wrote

Gear tape. What brand is that? My cotopaxi lasted all of about a week before an ember found it, you'd think they'd warn us

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WombatMcGeez t1_iy1ndjl wrote

Every time I take out a new down or fleece I immediately find either embers or cacti... :shakes-fist-at-cloud:

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Peacera OP t1_iydbjjj wrote

My coat is a Marmot but I was dumb. It was ultralight at the time I bought it, and the outer fabric is definitely highly meltable.

We were burning invasive brush in snow last March and the embers flew all over me. Now I wear a thick thrifted flannel over it. Or I wear my Fjallraven waxed canvas jacket.

I work with textiles, and don't think you can get a fireproof non-melting ultralight shell on down - but I could be wrong.

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etrinao t1_iy1506d wrote

I use duct tape. There are classier options. But duct tape is cheap, easy, and works.

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Woodbutcher31 t1_iy18x69 wrote

Yes duct tape- but from the inside. Scootch the Down away fold tape on itself unfurl one side and position. Rub material. It’s tricky but once it’s on it stays.

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clicktoverify t1_iy7z5gn wrote

Many colors available. I trim the corners round. It lasts for years.

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Peacera OP t1_iydbm3f wrote

I dig it. I love fun patterns and fancy fixes, but I also love quick, easy, cheap, and effective. 😸

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walnutstudiolo t1_iy5ak1w wrote

Totally agree. The duct tape patches on my down vest have survived multiple washings over the years. Easy and good enough.

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Mittens138 t1_iy2bp15 wrote

The make patches for this now, there’s a company called NOSO that makes fancy ones

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Peacera OP t1_iydbnst wrote

Thanks! I just wasn't having luck when searching.

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msprnt t1_iy5flch wrote

Will get some tenacious tape!

Any DIY products to “re-glue” pit zips and velcros straps that have fallen off a shell jacket? I tried crazy glue and that didn’t work…

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Peacera OP t1_iydekjz wrote

You'll want to remove old adhesive as well as you can, and then the company Sailrite has some good adhesive glues for things like that - I'd give their customer service a shout.

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DocMillion t1_iy813r4 wrote

I used sail tape on mine a few years ago and it's still going strong now. Pretty inconspicuous too

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aoe4_Daitak t1_iy9w7kl wrote

Small piece of double sided tape inserted inside the hole. Then move the fabric around to close the hole. Works a treat!

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Own-Transportation17 t1_iy16u6a wrote

There is Also fabric tape that glues on or are heated/ironed on. But I think som tape looks badass unless you're going to a dinner party

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Peacera OP t1_iydbu3s wrote

That's true - for this type of nylon or synthetic outer shell on the coat I wouldn't risk an iron on patch. Too much risk of melting more of the coat's outer fabric. The ultralight fabric is highly meltable.

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CampfireCatalyst t1_iy1fu8s wrote

I actually use electric tape, it's held for almost three years now and is apparently waterproof because I've washed my jacket a few times since then.

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zac10sim t1_iy2cblc wrote

Bike patches.

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celi0s t1_iy2yyqe wrote

Self galvanising Gaffer tape

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1212gatez t1_iy37hz9 wrote

Tenacious tape! I used it to patch winter gloves that I fell and ripped the palms out of three years ago, I didn’t think it would hold up in a high use area but it has! And I wear these gloves for bike commuting so I’m hard on them!

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the_clash_is_back t1_iy3a297 wrote

On the holes on the arms and torso I would pop some patches. Plug the holes and add customization.

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skwrlus t1_iy3mk7j wrote

Glue on tent patches

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Lasshandra2 t1_iy41t5n wrote

Okay I still have a few ripstop nylon down jackets from back in the day.

When there’s a hole, if it’s small enough, I use a circular band aid. A bit larger, and I use the adhesive sections of the a regular long band aid.

You need something that’s sticky and designed to stay on when wet. So I’ve seen freezer/duct tape used as well.

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Peacera OP t1_iyddwq9 wrote

I was just telling my husband that maybe my kids' band-aids would work - they don't come off anything else in the wash!

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Lasshandra2 t1_iydert1 wrote

Perfect! That’s what I’ve used for many years.

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skibbady-baps t1_iy41yjm wrote

Gorilla tape (duct tape) works great.

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Peliquin t1_iy4no5m wrote

Noso patches are BOSS.

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BobbyMartian t1_iy5hon8 wrote

Anyone know how to make them puffier again? My north face is sagging

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Peacera OP t1_iydeq0n wrote

How old is it? Depending on how well the baffles (Compartments) are sewn, filling may have migrated downward. That is super frustrating and hard to fix, I think. Or if they used subpar feathers they could be breaking down. You could try running it through the drier on low or no heat with a bunch of tennis balls to fluff it back up.

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Peacera OP t1_iydexj1 wrote

UPDATE: Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'm going to experiment, since the holes are smaller than they appear.

I'll try tenacious tape on one, a kid band-aid on another, duct tape, Noso patches - etc. I'll see what holds up the best! If it keeps me warm, I don't care how it looks. It will be a fun experiment!

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Sekshual_Tyranosauce t1_iy1sqqe wrote

I would take this to a professional.

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Peacera OP t1_iydc1wz wrote

I am a professional seamstress 😂 I just didn't want to sew it to mend it. The holes are actually very small. I was curious about other options.

I think I've decided to test multiple solutions. A mending of one hole, a bandaid on another, a fancy patch on another, gear tape on another, etc. And I'll see how all the fixes wear over time and report back!

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p0rty-Boi t1_iy202z8 wrote

More fire?

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Peacera OP t1_iyddn8l wrote

ha! That's how my husband would reply.

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kktyy t1_iy2g8q5 wrote

The spot around the shoulders where it burst at the seams is not repairable… well atleast no easy fix.

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Peacera OP t1_iyddta8 wrote

Oh, it's not actually burst at the seams. It looks worse than it is because of the feather coming out. It's a tiny melt hole right next to the stitching for one of the baffles (compartments). If it burst at the seam I would reinforce the underside of the fabric and then stitch it together again - I'm a seamstress.

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sonia72quebec t1_iy42duu wrote

Sew it back together with a similar color thread.

It happened to me a couple of times at the cat shelter :(

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Peacera OP t1_iyde0j2 wrote

Worth it for the kitties! <3 My life is sewing so I wanted to explore other options to avoid yet another sewing job. But that's a reasonable solution you have shared!

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sonia72quebec t1_iydnxle wrote

I still remember one of the cat! His name is Mordicus and he was a little devil :) We even had to send him to the Vet once because he ate the chocolate that someone had left in the open.

Apparently he's still the same in his forever home...

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wooddoug t1_iy48hfd wrote

Dude that jacket is toast.

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Urusander t1_iy4r2p6 wrote

There are thermal patches that can be applied and then “glued” on with heat gun or moderately hot iron but honestly it will be cheaper to buy a new one, it’s hard to thermally apply things on synthetic fabric since its’s destroyed by high temps. You can try just applying sticky tape but it won’t be pretty. Columbia should have significant discounts this time of the year so order some cheap winter jacket from them.

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Pinedale7205 t1_iy5abwt wrote

You can also sew on patches. I did that on my jacket when it ripped since the material wouldn’t do well with high heat

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ManOfMilk42069 t1_iy5dztv wrote

Buy a new one

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Peacera OP t1_iydegdt wrote

That kind of completely goes against the ethos of Buy It For Life, though!

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sanjsrik t1_iy23n2o wrote

Stop smoking.

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BeardedBaxterholic t1_iy4buu0 wrote

Campfires.

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Gopokes34 t1_iy4wx8o wrote

It's always frustrated me that this stuff, and fleece, is often sold as camping or outdoor gear, but get it close to a campfire and this can happen lol. I like this type of gear, but it is annoying.

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Axi0madick t1_iy7fd8f wrote

I made the mistake of sitting on my thermarest by the campfire the first nifht of a canoe trip. I felt nothing but cold,, lumpy ground on that trip. It was miserable.

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Gopokes34 t1_iy8fuig wrote

Ya, like it's great that it's light and can pack small. But when it comes to camping, being around fires, sometimes I value durable over that. Not everyone's an ultralight camper.

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Peacera OP t1_iydeeo0 wrote

This thread is full of valid points. (And i don't smoke!) I bought it based on its warmth-for-weight ratio. The fabric that goes into ultralight clothing is definitely more prone to fire damage.

However, I will say that this has held up to numerous campfires. It's just that I was dumb and wore it when burning invasive brush in the snow. It was a massive fire and embers shot out over me when I was throwing more stuff on. Now I wear a heavy flannel over it, or wear my Fjallraven canvas instead.

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