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What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are an excellent way to repair your gear until you are at the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The problem is knowing what to do with it if you need it.

Dentures that are repaired at home over a long period of time may cause osteoporosis, irritation and tumors.

Tools

Having the right tools at hand is critical when out in the field. This kit was developed with this in mind and contains all of the basic hand tools required to repair equipment in the field. The tools are constructed of metal and contain minimal plastic so they can be used for a long time. The kit comes with the pouch made of canvas that is zippered to hold the coalcracker tools, a twist awl, reamer, cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated directions as well as a wooden spool, the reamer and twist awl.

You can purchase this kit with a bag (prices are shown above) or purchase the tools alone.

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches come with high-performance adhesives that are applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that allows a tear to recover under pressure. These patches are available in color or clear versions. They provide durability against punctures, as well as sun, moisture saltwater, temperature extremes and.

If your kit doesn't include any of the above items, you may want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue will bond to plastics, fabrics, metals and other materials for permanent repair. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and may be applied while in the field. Let the sealant cure for up to 12 hours prior using your repaired gear.

The essential field repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents, Rep Kit packs, rainwear and more. This avon starter kit 2024 includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex Silfix repair adhesive and sealant as well as a brush. To apply the patch, place it over clean, smooth surface of damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub it with moderate finger pressure (adhesive side down).

Surface preparation is crucial for a successful repair; oils on shoes or boots sunblock, solvents such as Acetone can affect adhesion. For the best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time to two hours.

Adhesive patches

These patches are great for people who don't want to wait until they get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches to roll on.

Clean the area thoroughly Then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which makes it easier for Rep Kit glue to stick. Apply a thin layer of glue over the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at a minimum large as the patch. Wait a few minutes for the glue to harden before pressing the patch down and holding it securely in the desired position.

This kit includes two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also includes the 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Perfect for reinforcing damaged tents, sleeping bags as well as rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a kit for emergency repairs in your luggage every time you travel. You never know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It's best to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to include everything you require in one place to make repairs. Each kit has items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to help you get around more easily. Kits include a canvas with a zippered tool and repair pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl the gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue, bonded nylon thread, glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.