Our guide to how to clean a sleeping pad covers how to remove grime, and prevent the buildup of mold and mildew

Learn how to wash a GORE-TEX jacket to get the best out of your rain protection gear in all weather

Learn how to clean a waxed cotton jacket with our step-by-step guide, plus how to reproof it to keep it performing against driving rain and wind

Sprucing up your seat is quick and easy with our guide to how to clean camping chairs

We walk you through how to clean a climbing harness as well as what to do with your old harness

We clarify the question of how to clean sunglasses of smudges, sunscreen and trail dust without leaving them cloudy or scratched

Shoes you wear on the trail get extra grimy, so we walk you through how to wash shoelaces to keep them looking good and avoid damaging your washing machine

We walk you through how to wash waterproof socks to avoid damaging them and losing their water repellency

We give our three tried and true methods for how to get rid of the plastic taste in your water bladder for a more refreshing quaff on the path