How to patch a down jacket

June 2016

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Little holes like this can grow into big holes. Photo: File
Stop the down escaping from your jacket with a bit of Tenacious Tape Whether it be from a low-hanging thorny branch or a stray nail in a backcountry hut, a hole in your warm, fluffy down jacket needn’t ruin your tramp. The good news is, along with the bonus of adding character to your jacket, […]
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