Fixing my leaking water filter sparked a talk on trail repairs vs. new gear
On a long hike, my water filter began to drip where the parts connect. I got worried since safe drinking water is so important. Luckily, I had a roll of strong tape with me, so I sealed it up good. That patch job got me through the trip without issue. When I shared this story, my camping buddies split into two camps. One group insists on making do with what you have to avoid trash and save cash. The other side feels that faulty equipment is too dangerous and needs a straight swap. My experience shows a temporary solution can work, but I wonder about the right call. How do you handle gear that breaks when you're out in the woods?