https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/534.rssNew Posts Tagged 'maintenance' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2023-10-12T12:35:42Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/289976Does a softshell/hardshell specific DWR product make a difference?Iizukihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/649262023-10-12T09:50:26Z2023-10-12T12:35:42Z<p>E.g. Nikwax has different DWR (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durable_water_repellent">Durable Water Repellent</a>) treatment products for <a href="https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/products/...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/285531How can I get oil out of my MTB disc brake pads?Mithicalhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/80822022-01-10T15:33:15Z2022-01-16T09:35:41Z<p>I went to get something on my mountain bike checked out at the bike shop, and at the same time they told me that my brake pads were absorbing oil.</p>
<p>Short of replacing the disc brake pads,...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/75045Adjusting derailleur with bike upside down, is it ok?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322020-05-28T17:07:34Z2020-06-08T19:31:38Z<p>I need to adjust the derailleur on my bike, I don't have a bike stand because I am on the bike trail. I have three options for pedaling while adjusting the the derailleur.</p>
<p>Turn the b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55092How do I clean my knife sharpener?Zenonhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/186722017-10-03T05:01:05Z2019-12-17T22:49:04Z<p>Pictured below is my knife sharpener. I’d like to sharpen my knives, but there’s so much metal built up on the stones that it won’t sharpen. How can I clean these off? Attem...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40432How to clean rock-climbing shoes?theJollySinhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/174012013-02-11T19:58:54Z2019-09-08T18:12:40Z<p>I have never found a good answer to this one:</p>
<p><strong>How do you clean rock-climbing shoes, without ruining them?</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/HNwWl.jpg" alt="Fun...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41259Do sharpies or markers damage soft rock climbing gear?Moormanlyhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/189342019-08-26T22:37:09Z2019-08-27T22:42:39Z<p>I have been writing my initials onto the dogbones (webbing connecting biners) of my quickdraws with a sharpie (permanent marker) so I can tell them apart from everyone else's. Recently, one of m...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47324Will a down sleeping bag recover 100% after being squeezed if it's not for a long time?Dakatinehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173242014-11-12T21:09:05Z2019-08-23T03:44:52Z<p>It is well known that a down sleeping bag should be stored as open as possible when not in use, but that can be squeezed and compressed to a very small fraction of its size when necessary (that ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/46774How do you repair a plastic kayak?Aravonahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173142014-08-14T07:19:54Z2019-07-24T22:58:05Z<p>So roughly a month ago my other half and I brought ourselves each a SOT plastic kayak, we've been out on the water for maybe 2 hours total paddling time, but mine filled up with water.</p>
<p>W...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43468Things to keep away from climbing ropesDJBunkhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/203252012-06-05T00:24:08Z2019-07-04T20:21:33Z<p>There are some no brainers like don't throw your climbing rope next to car batteries in the back of your car. The effect of bug sprays containing Deet seem to be controversial. I have also heard...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45497How to wash hiking bootsVorachttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/62572013-12-11T08:34:54Z2019-07-04T09:30:04Z<p>I have a pair of GriSport boots. They are natural leather, with SimpaTex membrane. I use them for biking, weekend hikes and general wear in the winter in the city: salt and car oils everywhere.<...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58849When to clean out old bird boxes?Aravonahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173142019-05-30T08:34:55Z2019-05-30T17:05:30Z<p>We had birds (blue tits) at who work last year nested in a metal wall mounted cigarette bin, this year we provided a hand-made wooden bird box specifically designed for blue tits and then blocke...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43253Can oiling keep tools from rusting?Henrik Hansenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/201922012-05-01T09:52:53Z2019-05-21T20:28:58Z<p>Even stainless-steel can rust, and I've seen axes and saws that were visibly rusted. I've been told that wrapping the metal parts of the tools in oiled paper will prevent this.</p>
<p><strong>C...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55526Inside waterproof coating of backpack has become stickyOuroboroshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/285082018-01-10T18:07:35Z2019-04-20T17:00:17Z<p>I have a 50-liter backpack which I used very little and that afterwards was kept stored for more than 10 years. </p>
<p>Today I noticed that some parts inside, I think the waterproof coating, h...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/52629In a boat repair, what would cause Gelcoat not to harden?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322016-11-12T01:26:46Z2019-04-12T17:53:20Z<p>Gelcoat is available in 2 formulas, <a href="http://www.totalboat.com/product/gelcoat/" rel="noreferrer">one has wax (finishing), one does not (layering)</a>. Both need to be mixed with an agent...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44144Is it safe to drink out of a rusty thermos?Benzohttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172512012-12-13T14:05:31Z2019-03-26T23:34:01Z<p>I've got a thermos for coffee and/or water storage that I use on hikes and for bike touring since it keeps things hot for hours. However, it seems like the inside is rusting a bit. </p>
<p>Is...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49938How to remove a tent pole cord from a pole tip?user56833https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/231822015-12-08T01:53:53Z2018-12-30T21:10:36Z<p>We have lots of tent pole segments and I'd like to repair one of our poles but the cord is stuck on the inside of the tip. I had to just cut the cord just so I can work with the tip alone.</p>
...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41083How do I remove mildew from a tent?Russell Steenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171312012-05-08T02:57:15Z2018-11-23T11:55:35Z<p>Similar to <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/542/how-do-you-remove-mold-from-a-tent">this question</a>, but mildew tends to be very resistant to removal. I sadly failed to k...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/57707How and when to sharpen ice screws?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632018-10-25T14:02:24Z2018-10-26T16:15:37Z<p>Ice screws need to be sharp to be placed into the ice, and just like anything with an edge they will get dull over time.</p>
<p>How would <strong>one know when to sharpen an ice screw,</strong>...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/55843What do I need to do to a tent that's been stored for a long time?Chris Hhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/78302018-03-01T11:01:36Z2018-08-22T15:08:18Z<p>I have a rather nice 1-2 person hiking tent from over 20 years ago. It's <a href="https://www.hillanddaleoutdoors.co.uk/productDetail.php?productId=5629&brand=1276&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4Lb...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40390Dealing with Sap on a TentDynadinhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173212014-08-17T12:20:10Z2018-08-12T08:53:16Z<p>Basically as the title states. I placed my tent under a tree at the weekend to give a bit of respite against the torrential rain while setting it up. Said rain has mixed with sap laden leaves (w...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44268Fixing a Jetboil igniterFelixhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171712013-01-18T15:32:21Z2018-07-27T22:43:31Z<p>The electric igniter on my jetboil has been giving me trouble. It's not completely broken, but I'll only see a spark 5 or 10% of the time. This means I don't completely trust my stove, and hav...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45777What are good designs for volunteer-buildable trail bridges?Olin Lathrophttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363962014-02-12T22:31:32Z2018-06-02T10:50:51Z<p>We have several places on local trails maintained by volunteers where the trail crosses a small stream or ditch. In these places the stream is a bit too wide and deep to expect people to jump a...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56161How to prevent metal eyelets from rusting?Ricketyshiphttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171092018-04-10T12:47:45Z2018-04-19T04:44:40Z<p>I have these hiking shoes that have metal hook type of eyelets. Since I frequently go to the leech infested areas of the western ghats in India, I'm forced to use salt on my shoes to prevent lee...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39815How to fix a leak in a fibreglass kayak?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002014-07-09T14:44:18Z2018-03-20T02:53:42Z<p>I have got an old kayak from a friend of mine who no longer needs it. As he told me, there are 3 leaks in that Kayak, one of them is very visible being a coin-sized hole (:D). The others are pre...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/45658How to dry paddling glovesAM_Hawkhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/175842014-01-14T14:12:19Z2018-01-12T06:06:18Z<p>I currently use <a href="http://www.mec.ca/product/5023-626/mec-humboldt-sq-3mm-gloves-unisex/?q=humboldt" rel="nofollow">MEC Humboldt</a> paddling gloves for cycling in warm/cool - windy/wet we...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50876How to get rid of illegal artificial paints on historical monuments?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002016-03-22T16:36:31Z2018-01-08T15:29:31Z<p>India is known for its historical monuments and Caves are essential part of them. While among them, almost all major tourist attractions are very well conserved and looked after, unfortunately s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/44189Repairing a North Face Tent rain coverAdam Matanhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/1902012-12-25T09:13:44Z2017-12-18T02:31:50Z<p>I have bought a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=north%20faceroad%20runner%203#hl=en&tbo=d&spell=1&q=north%20face%20roadrunner%203&sa=X&ei=nWnZUPTIN6TL0AXxrYGQCg&...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49577How to fold rope for storage?amphibienthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172742015-11-04T23:46:56Z2017-12-16T02:31:07Z<p>What is a good and easy way to fold a (50-100') rope for storage so that it resembles a caterpillar and has no loose ends getting undone? Close to the way it comes folded in a store like this at...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47461Best technique to sharpen a knife using a whetstone?Systemhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/-12014-12-04T10:14:57Z2017-11-03T08:41:37Z<p>I have a knife and a whetstone. One side of the whetstone is rough and the other is finely grained.</p>
<p>I occasionally sharpen my knife but I'm not 100% clear if I'm using it correctly. I no...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53007What's the best way to clean and maintain a Burton Channel System snowboard?mleggehttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/261462016-12-29T03:48:52Z2017-10-31T20:57:57Z<p>I have been throwing around the idea of purchasing a <a href="https://www.burton.com/blogs/the-burton-blog/story-behind-burtons-one-kind-snowboard-mounting-system-channel/" rel="nofollow norefer...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40400How to clean vomit from camping gear?Aravonahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173142014-09-15T08:00:01Z2016-12-28T18:12:28Z<p>Some background. Whilst car camping down in Weymouth recently I was unfortunate enough to encounter a stomach bug (we initially thought it was food poisoning but later realised it was a bug as m...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51924What harm, if any, does epoxy paint do to rope?crosserhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/253102016-08-05T07:46:41Z2016-11-29T02:50:18Z<p>I use ropes to paint Silos. We use epoxy paint which invariably contaminates the ropes. Has there been any tests on these ropes for paint contamination</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47513Dropping gear: Where did the hairline/micro fracture urban legend come from?ShemSegerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171282014-12-13T05:45:54Z2016-09-01T19:18:32Z<p>In an answer given to this question: <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/4801/micro-fractures-in-climbing-equipments">Micro-Fractures in Climbing Equipments</a>, it's stated th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50123How to get rid of RV awning/canopy stink?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322015-12-22T14:12:57Z2016-06-20T12:19:47Z<p>I have a camper (tow behind RV) with an awning. Every time I unroll the awning/canopy it stinks. I have scrubbed it with soapy water, and left it open to air dry several time. But it always g...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49589Why is silnylon/silpoly slippery, but silicone sealant is not?njzk2https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171442015-11-06T16:30:41Z2016-06-12T14:33:20Z<p>I am seam-sealing a tent made from silpoly with silicone sealant (generic 100% silicone, couln't find any silnet around me).</p>
<p>The fabric is very slippery, much more than regular polyester...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47500How to clean hiking bootsibexhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173482014-12-10T08:38:54Z2016-06-12T14:18:09Z<p>How can I clean my hiking boots after any hike I made and how can I clean them after extended use e.g. multi day hike?</p>
<p>How can i clean them back home and on the field?</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49714Does rain harm a bowOddDeerhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/535392015-11-23T18:02:56Z2016-06-12T14:17:43Z<p>Does rain (or moisture in general) harm a modern (hunting) recurvebow (including the string)?</p>
<p>Let's talk about a "<a href="http://www.beararchery.com/bows/traditional/grizzly" rel="nofol...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50517What accreditations should a professional rock climbing cams reslinger have?StrongBadhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171672016-02-10T15:18:17Z2016-06-12T14:16:40Z<p>Rock climbing cams often have integrated slings. Like all webbing, these slings can be degraded by UV and wear out much sooner than the cam themselves. There are numerous companies that will "pr...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50254Need help Identifying the proper globe for an unknown propane lanternBryophyte 4https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/241862016-01-11T20:07:21Z2016-06-12T14:07:47Z<p>I "inherited" a two-burner Propane lantern for which I need a globe. Besides a warning label on the section just above the brass cylinder attaching body, it only has a small number (0597) stamp...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43012How do you sharpen a hand chain saw?Russell Steenhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171312012-02-20T19:16:20Z2016-06-12T14:06:20Z<p>For group hikes where we plan on having a fire, I carry a <a href="https://amazon.com/dp/B001H9N8C0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">hand chain saw</a> for dead wood. We've used ours for a while now ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49001How do I get cam slings replaced?Chris Mendezhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172412015-08-13T00:32:05Z2016-06-12T14:05:47Z<p>I bought my first set of <a href="http://dmmclimbing.com/products/dragon-cams/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cams</a> and I've been curious about what happens when the slings start to wear out. Are...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/47966Stronger bond between GoPro mount and helmet?amphibienthttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172742015-03-03T19:19:02Z2016-06-12T13:59:13Z<p>I used a regular curved helmet mount for my GoPro on my recent snowboarding trip, which comes self-adhesive. At one point I fell on my back and hit the back of my helmet, the shock of which ung...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/41480How to wash a foam helmet?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002014-10-28T07:01:14Z2016-06-12T13:57:26Z<p>I have a Foam Helmet, made for climbing. Its kinda old and looks like it needs a wash.
The Helmet is old, and so is the foam. Roughly a bit more than 3 years now.</p>
<p>With other foam-made th...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43272How do I extend the life of waterproof leather boots?BMitchhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/202082012-05-04T02:26:11Z2016-06-12T13:55:00Z<p>I've got some leather boots that are showing some wear and tear. More importantly, the seam between the sole and boot is starting to crack and allow some water in. Do products like ShoeGoo or Fr...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/39947How do I take care of Gore-Tex boots?Philhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/173732012-01-24T20:58:45Z2016-06-12T13:42:16Z<p>I have a pair of Gore-Tex walking boots that I have used a fair bit now and want to make sure I keep them serviceable for as long as possible. What is the best way to maintain Gore-Tex walking b...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/43065How often should I wax skis?Kevinhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/75502012-03-01T23:55:24Z2016-06-12T13:39:56Z<p>I have a pair of skis, let's pretend I use them as much as I want to. How often should I wax them? Once a season? Every few ski days? Before or after every ski day? Both? Does it matter what kin...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/48364What refilling material or glue did you chose to resole your trekking shoes? (What works, what doesn't)JinSnowhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/229802015-05-22T17:11:06Z2016-06-12T13:30:36Z<p>Theses shoes are still good (picture have been removed), but the small missing part of the heel makes them painful to wear. I'm looking for the most efficient way to extend my shoes life (robust...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51403When to sharpen crampons?WedaPashihttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/172002016-05-30T12:53:04Z2016-05-31T15:50:48Z<p>When do I know that I need to sharpen my crampons?
In documentaries, I have seen people <a href="http://www.technologystudent.com/equip1/hfile2.htm">filing</a> their crampons.</p>
https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49654Does keeping the crossbow cocked for long periods of time, (i.e. while hunting), harm the crossbow in any way?Nathaniel is protestinghttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/232042015-11-18T19:11:18Z2015-11-18T22:30:17Z<p>I'm thinking about getting into bow hunting, and I'm wondering about the mechanics of crossbows. I assume that I wouldn't cock the crossbow at the time I see a target, and I also assume that I ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/49631How often do I need to clean my rimfires?feetwethttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/176472015-11-17T03:03:52Z2015-11-18T15:00:34Z<p>When is it necessary to clean a rimfire firearm? Only after exposure to excessive moisture? Only when it begins to malfunction (for autoloaders)? With some frequency of shooting, or time, or ...