Repair Ripped And Torn Nylon Fabric The Easy Way! 

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Or tape it from both sides.I use crazy glue works great!

thecatatemyhomework thanks for helping to get people to what matters most!

@@DanBecker maybe next time just get to the point?

John don’t be a poopy head. It’s his channel, his content at his pace. You don’t like it go make your own videos 😁👍🏽

Dont ever disrespect the goat Dan Man

That’s awesome! I call ‘em ‘Backcountry Battle Wounds!’ If you haven’t ripped, torn, burned or broke some gear yet, you’re not hiking! 😂😂

How has it held up in the wash?

Great to know - thanks!

Thanks!!

I had that thought as a possibility, but then thought there are no panels, simply stitches that create panels to keep the fill from bunching up in one area, am I incorrect. I was going to remove the stitches in the panel but didn't expect a seam. What say you? Thx! (:

@@jonathansmith9705 I can't pretend to be a seamstress, but upon closer inspection, it does indeed look like they stitched a matching panel of fabric over the old one. Nobody would ever know unless closely inspecting it.

@@karnon1 Thanks for your thoughts! It seems like the best idea. I will contact the company and ask if there are panels or whether the company was able to sew a nylon piece of fabric over the old "panel." I wanted to try it myself, but doubt they'll have the same fabric handy to send me. I'm very surprised Columbia had a swatch of yours. I'd imagine the fabric and facility would be in China. I'll let you know. Sill beating myself up for wearing it in the woods! My bad. Stay well!

@@jonathansmith9705 I don't recall where I sent it, but pretty sure it was domestically. Good luck!

Thanks Chris!! I appreciate it!!

Good advice. Since this is synthetic and not actual down it’s a lot harder to work with since the fibers are not attached to a root “stem” like in real down and you could just get that feather or troublesome feathers away from the spot and the fibers with it.

Exactly right!! I completely neglected to mention that!! Thanks for contributing!!!

Good call

Backcountry Exposure Dude... I cannot tell you how much I SERIOUSLY appreciate you watching my tiny little start up channel!! You are the real deal Devin!!!

I’m just like any other guy who loves gear and being outside. I like the content you’re putting out. 👊🏻

Backcountry Exposure I know you’re a regular dude.. I just appreciate the support of a small channel from the veteran! 😂

I’m in Wisconsin as well. Kenosha! Where are you at? This weekend I’ll be snowshoeing the Ice Age Trail near Mauthe Lake!

@@DanBecker In Madison. Visiting our Daughter. Careful out there this weekend. Crazy cold!!!

Rmarvids ha! I am actually going to be car camping! I’ll be testing my gear in the bitter cold!! Enjoy the weekend with your daughter. Maybe I’ll see you on the trail sometime!!

Overnight temps will be below zero this weekend. I look forward to your gear test video,

The trip may be delayed! I just received a message from my buddy that he pulled a muscle in his back last night! I hope that’s not just an excuse because he’s too afraid of the cold 🥶 😂🤣

Sean Dowling thanks, Sean!! I’ve never heard of Gear Aid. I’ll check it out!!!

I didn't realize they ripped so darn easily when I bought it. Not a great product in my opinion.

I love how he says he's going to make a "quick" video.

That’s awesome! I guess great minds think a like 😃. Hey when do you start your AT hike?

Ooh! That is a great question

Cut the tape rounded so that it doesn't have corners that can snag and peel back! Glad to help :-)

That is so funny! Maybe you look like your shipping yourself to another section of the woods rather than backpacking there 😂😂 (lame joke) But seriously that tape is some awesome stuff! I have another repair I made about a year ago and that stuff sticks to the fabric and does not peel off!

That's not a fabric but naylon so I guess no.

I use crazy glue it melts the nylon and vulcanizes it back together.Leaves a little hard spot but who cares its an outside adventure jacket.

From where I get this tape?

Best tape ever! 😂

Had my $12 walmart puffer for 5 years has a few rips but damn bro lol

Stitch the fabric with a needle and thread (something you should keep in your med-kit) and then cover only the stitch in tenacious tape. Kind of like a taped seem on a tent. Dan does great work, but this was more a hack than a fix.

I think you are correct!

All down jackets have that characteristic.

Stitch it with thread and then do the same thing.

Unfortunately I do not believe so

Awesome!!! 🤣

Hi Holly! That’s a great question! I have not yet tried to wash the jacket. I do know that companies do sell specific cleaners for down and also have specific washing instructions. The tag on my jacket says “machine wash cold gentle, do not bleach, tumble dry low, remove promptly, do not iron, do not use fabric softener, do not dry clean”. If you’re planning on washing it make sure you do it on the delicate cycle. Also, I know you can wash down stuff in a bathtub. The main thing is to make sure that you don’t lose any loft. When you dry it, dry it on the delicate cycle with a couple of tennis balls (helps with retaining loft). I would Also highly recommend heading over to Mountain hardwear’s website for proper cleaning instructions.

I’ve used Tenacious Tape to repair a thumb-sized hole in the knee of some nylon Columbia pants I use for working in the yard. Since the pants are machine washable and go in the dryer (and get used often), I’ve had occasion to wash and dry them more than two dozen times since the repair. The patch shows no sign of coming loose, peeling, or fraying. The stuff is amazing! You almost don’t need a sewing kit anymore.

Not sure if it holds up in the washer or dryer. So far I’ve had tape on mine for about a year and a half and it still going strong!

That’ll do the trick!

I’m sure you can buy the Ghost Whisperer world wide. It’s a great jacket (aside from its insane price tag). Never tried nail polish. Tenacious Tape is a solid product.