11 Outdoor Brands Expand Gear Repairs to Cut Waste as $500 Items Avoid Landfills
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 7
11 Outdoor Brands Expand Gear Repairs to Cut Waste as $500 Items Avoid Landfills
2 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 7
Summary
Eleven outdoor brands now offer repair programs, spare parts or DIY kits that keep damaged gear in use instead of sending items such as $500 jackets and sleeping bags to landfills.
Patagonia, Osprey and Big Agnes are among companies providing in-house fixes, while Chaco lists repairs from $10 buckle replacements to $50 resoles and REI has broadened repair access for customers without tools or skills.
Some brands extend the model beyond basic repairs: Nemo says its Endless Promise bags are 100% recyclable at end of life, and Arc’teryx may replace products when damage is beyond repair.
Customer examples in the report ranged from free zipper and fabric repairs to paid labor of about $90 an hour at Kifaru, underscoring a broader push to make outdoor gear longer-lasting and less disposable.