Get your old pack fixed free!

I got my 20-year-old Gregory Reactor pack repaired for free. Maybe you too. After the zipper ripped, I almost threw it away. Then my son asked why I didn't just get it fixed. Why didn't I think of that?

I sent it to Gregory's authorized repair center, crossed my fingers, and waited. While I waited, I dug into the repair policies of other outdoor brands - some are great, some are vague, and some need proof of purchase, which would definitely be lost after 20 years.

​In this video I'll show you what happened, what I learned, and which companies are actually worth buying from. You don't need new gear to get outside. If it's safe and it works, use it. Repair it if you can. And when you do buy, factor in the company behind the product - not just the price tag.