What to Do With Your Rep Kit
Rep kits are a great means of repairing your gear until you get to the trailhead to have it professionally repaired. The important thing is to know what to do when you need it.
Dentures that are home-repaired over a long period of time could lead to bone loss, irritation and tumors.
Tools
It is important to have the right tools on to hand when out in the field. This kit is designed with that in mind and contains all the basic hand tools needed for repairing items in the field. The tools are all constructed of metal and contain only a small amount of plastic to be used in a variety of ways. The kit includes a zippered canvas pouch for the coalcracker's tools, a twist awl, reamer cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook and a wooden spool an reamer, and a twist Awl.
You can purchase this kit together with a case (prices are listed above) or purchase the tools on their own.
Repair Patches
If you've got a gap or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your rep Kit (
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If your kit doesn't include any of the items listed above it is possible to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue can be applied to plastics, fabrics, metals and more to provide permanent repair. This is ideal for repairs to drysuits, and can be employed in the field. Allow the sealant to set for up to 12 hours prior to using the repaired gear.
The essential field fabric
avon ultimate welcome kit for backpacks, tents and rainwear made of silicone-impregnated nylon. The kit comes with one Clean Tape patch and a repair swatch of sil-nylon along with a 1/4-ounce tube of Goretex Silfix repair adhesive, sealant and brush. To use, place patch over a clean, smooth surface of the damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub it with moderate pressure (adhesive side down).
Surface preparation is vital to ensure successful repairs. Oils on shoes or boots sunblocks, or solvents such as Acetone could affect adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator to achieve the best results.
Adhesive Patches
If you're on the trail but don't have time for an entire vulcanising repair These patches will get you back in the saddle quickly and without waiting. Apply the self-adhesive patch and apply it to the saddle.
Clean the punctured area thoroughly and then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which aids in gluing. Then, spread a thin layer of glue on the patch that covers an area at least as large as the patch. Take a few moments for the glue to dry before pressing the patch down and holding it securely in the place.
This kit contains two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric patch for repair and a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive and sealant. Ideal for strengthening damaged sleeping bags, rainwear and packs.
Repair Instructions
It's a good idea to keep an emergency repair kit in your luggage whenever you travel. You never know when a device will fail or become damaged. It's best to have the tools you need to fix it. Rep kits are designed to hold all the items you need all in one place for repairs. Each kit has items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to help you get around more easily. Kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker toolbox and repair pouch. Items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make outdoor life easier.