What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are an excellent method of fixing your gear until you are able to get to the trailhead and get it repaired professionally. The challenge is knowing what to do with it if you ever need it.

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Tools

Having the right tools available is essential when working on the job. This kit was designed with that in mind and contains all the basic hand tools needed for repairing things in the field. The tools are made of metal and feature only a small amount of plastic to withstand use. The kit includes an afghan-like pouch with zippered for the coalcracker tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook as well as a wooden spool, packs an reamer, as well as a twist an awl.

You can select a case for packs this kit (case pricing shown above) or purchase the tools by themselves.

Repair Patches

Think about adding adhesive patches to your avon ultimate welcome kit if there are small holes in your gear. These tough patches have high-performance adhesives that are applied to a tough polyurethane back that allows a tear to recover under pressure. The patches are available in color or clear versions. They provide durability against punctures, as well as sunlight, water, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your kit doesn't contain any of the above products, consider adding a bag of water-proof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to metals and fabrics to create an unbreakable fix. This glue is ideal for fixing drysuits and also used in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours welcome to avon set before you can use your repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. The kit comes with one Clean Tape repair patch and a sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a 1/4 ounce Gore-Tex Repair Adhesive and Sealant Brush and sealant tube. To use, apply patch on a smooth, clean surface of damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper, and rub the adhesive side down using moderate finger pressure.

Surface preparation is crucial to ensure successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblock, solvents such as acetone can impact adhesion. For the best results, you should make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time up to 2 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, and roll on.

Clean up the area that has been punctured Then apply the tube-scuffer, or sandpaper to roughen the surface, which helps glue stick. Spread a thin layer on the patch. Cover an area that is at least as big as the patch. Allow a few minutes for the glue to become tacky before pressing the patch down and firmly holding it in place.

This kit contains two clear, adhesive backed Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a 1/8 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. Ideal for strengthening damaged tents, sleeping bags rainwear, packs, and boots.

Repair Instructions

A kit of repair kits for emergencies to take along on your travels is a great idea. You never know when something is going to fail or get damaged, and you'll be glad to have the tools to repair it. Rep kits include all the tools required to fix your problems all in one spot. Each kit contains items picked by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker tool pouch and repair pouch. Items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier.