What to Do With Your
Rep KitRep kits are a great way to fix your gear until you are at the trailhead to have it professionally repaired. The trick is to know what to do when you need it.
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Tools
Having the right tools available is crucial when working out in the field. This
welcome kit was developed with this in mind, and includes all the essential hand tools needed for repairing items on the field. The tools are made of metal and feature only a small amount of plastic to endure the use. The kit comes with a canvas zippered pouch for the coalcracker tools, as well as a twist awl, reamer cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated instructions along with a wooden spool an reamer, and a twist Awl.
You can pick a case for this kit (case pricing shown above) or purchase the tools for yourself.
Repair Patches
If you've got holes or two in your gear, consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches come with high-performance adhesive that has been applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that lets a tear heal under pressure. The patches are available in colors or clear versions and offer durability against punctures, as well as sunlight, moisture as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.
If your kit doesn't include any of the above items, consider adding a bag of water-proof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to metals and fabrics to provide permanent repair. This is ideal for repairs to drysuits, and can be utilized in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours for it to cure before using your repaired equipment.
The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs, and rainwear made of silicone-impregnated polyester. The kit comes with one Clean Tape repair patch and an swatch of sil-nylon. Also included is a 1/4 ounce of Gore-Tex Repair and Sealant Adhesive Brush and Sealant tube. Apply patch to clean smooth surface. Allow a minimum 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub it with moderate finger pressure (adhesive side facing down).
Surface preparation is essential to successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone, or oils on shoes and boots can affect adhesion. For the best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing to 2 hours.
Adhesive Patches
These adhesive patches are perfect for people who don't want to be waiting until they are back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch then roll it over.
Clean the punctured area thoroughly Then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which helps glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch that covers an area at least as big as the patch itself. Allow the glue to get tacky and then press the patch down firmly and secure it.
This kit comes with two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also includes a 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Ideal for strengthening damaged sleeping bags, rainwear, and packs.
Repair Instructions
A kit of repair kits for emergencies on hand when you travel is a great idea to carry an emergency repair kit with you when traveling. You never know when something going to break down or get damaged, and you'll be glad you have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed to hold everything you require in one location to make repairs. Each
starter kit avon contains items hand picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier. Kits include a canvas with a zippered repair and tool pouch cutting shears, twisted awl gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue, bonded nylon thread glass vial with needles and coalcracker gear oil.