Caving Gear Repair Hub
Caving is a relatively niche sport as you'll know, and as a result we're lucky to even have any specialist manufacturers at all, let alone ones at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing processes. Hopefully this will change with time, as more and more cavers take an interest in the impact that their gear purchases can have on the planet.
For those who find it important (it's your choice, after all), we've collected a series of resources on minimising your ecological impact, and your costs. Options such as buying second-hand and repairing your existing gear remove the need for new products to enter the cycle altogether, and purchasing new products that close waste gaps and upcycle existing materials can help lower the impact of your setup.
Repair my Caving Gear
In an ideal world, we'd all have superb repair skills to maintain and prolong our equipment. But in the real world, many of us would much prefer a professional caving gear repair company to take charge of it.
We've been in touch with a number of outdoor repair specialists, and compiled the list below of repair workshops who've confirmed they repair caving gear or would consider it. You may be lucky enough to live close to one, but many will also consider repairs by post.
Lancashire Sports Repairs Burnley, Lancashire
Most caving clothing and bags except kneepads.
Sheffield Clothing Repair Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Most caving clothing and bags repaired. Caver links!
Snowdonia Gear Repair Bangor, Wales
Most caving clothing, bags and wetsuits repaired. Heavy duty capabilities.
Self-Repair of Caving Gear
If you're a dab hand at sewing or have the patience to learn yourself, repairing your own gear can be a rewarding (and cost-saving) experience.
There are also plenty of low cost stitching-free solutions such as repair patches - simply clean the tear area, leave to dry thoroughly then slap a patch on.
Self-repair supplies
We offer a selection of products useful for self-repair.
PVC Suit Repair Kit
Kit for patching up PVC, oversuit repair or tackle bag repair.The kit includes:4 pieces (0.10 sq.m.)..
£3.49 £2.91
0.5mm Nylon thread - 50m reel
Nylon thread of 0.5mm diameter for repairs to high-wear areas. For best results, seal the seam with ..
£2.49 £2.08
4mm Accessory Cord - 30m bundle
Colourful accessory cord for making your own lightweight gear hanging bits, re-stringing tackle bags..
£7.99 £6.66
4mm Accessory Cord - By the metre
Colourful accessory cord for making your own lightweight gear hanging bits, re-stringing tackle bags..
£0.40 £0.33
4x Quick Fix patches
These quick fix repair patches offer a low cost emergency repair, made from TPU, strong adhesive in ..
£0.99 £0.83
Black Witch Neoprene Repair 28ml
McNett Gear Aid Black Witch, neoprene repair adhesive for permanent, flexible and strong repairs to ..
£8.99 £7.49
McNett AquaSure +FD 250ml
McNett Gear Aid Aquasure + FD, the worldwide industry standard for permanent, maximum strength repai..
£31.95 £26.63
McNett AquaSure +FD 2x7ml
McNett Gear Aid Aquasure + FD, the worldwide industry standard for permanent, maximum strength repai..
£10.29 £8.58
Sustainable New Products
If you do just need some new gear, you might want to consider some of our sustainable caving gear options. We're working to expand our range all the time, working with local upcyclers and small-scale manufacturers to bring you options that reduce landfill waste, lower carbon footprints from shipping, or are recyclable.
Upcycled 6 litre Caving Bag
See our Tackle Bag Size Guide for a comparison of the bags we stock.We've collaborated with Kendal-b..
£19.99 £16.66
Upcycled Cheeky 13 Caving Bag
See our Tackle Bag Size Guide for a comparison of the bags we stock.We've collaborated with Kendal-b..
£28.99 £24.16