Much of today's gear is too expensive to toss and replace when something breaks, tears, or unravels. Fortunately, there are repair shops specializing in just about every type of outdoor equipment. To find one near you that can fix that broken tent, pack, boot, bag, or item of clothing. To determine whether your gear has suffered a catastrophic injury and needs replacement or whether the damage can be fixed easily, here's a rundown on repairs that shops can and can't fix. Boots Can Fix Torn seams or holes in uppers .
Cobblers can usually repair a seam that has unraveled or torn open.
Likewise, a cobbler can patch holes caused by chewing critters, though repair of extensive damage to the upper can be expensive. Separating toe guards and rands . Broken lace hooks or lost eyelets . Cobblers can replace lace hooks on virtually any boot. Hot spots in otherwise well-fitting boots .