What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are an excellent way to fix your gear until you can get to the trailhead to have it professionally repaired. The trick is to know what to do when you need it.

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It is important to have the right tools at your side when you're out in the field. This kit was designed with this in mind and includes all the basic hand tools needed to repair items in the field. All of the tools are made from metal with only a small amount of plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit includes the coalcracker tool, a canvas zippered pouch, reamer, twisted awl cutting shears, the gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue a bottle of coalcracker tool oil, and a set of illustrated instructions.

You can select a case for this kit (case price is above) or purchase the tools alone.

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gear, consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches are made of high-performance glue applied on a durable polyurethane back that allows a tear caused by pressure to recover. These patches are available in clear or colored versions and provide durability against punctures, as well as sunlight, water and extreme temperatures.

If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above you might want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive will bond to metals and fabrics to create an indestructible fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and may be applied in the field. It can take up to 12 hours to set before you can use the repaired equipment.

The most essential field fabric repair avon kit for nylon tents with silicone impregnated, packs, Welcome Kits rainwear and more. This kit includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch along with a 1/4-ounce tube of Goretex Sil-Fix repair adhesive & sealant and brush. To use, apply patch over a smooth, clean surface of the area that has been damaged with at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper and rub the adhesive side down using moderate finger pressure.

Surface preparation is vital for a successful repair; oils on shoes or boots sunblocks or solvents like Acetone could affect adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for the best results.

Adhesive patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal 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 the punctured area thoroughly, then apply the tube-scuffer, or sandpaper to roughen the surface which assists in making glue stick. Then spread a thin coating of glue on the patch, covering an area at least as big as the patch. Allow a few minutes for the glue to turn tacky before pressing the patch into place and firmly securing it in the position.

This kit contains two adhesive-backed clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive and sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, tents as well as rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

A kit of repair avon starter kits for emergencies with you when traveling is a smart idea. You never know when something going to fail or be damaged and you'll be glad you have the tools to repair it. Rep welcome kits (perthinside.Com) come with all the tools needed to fix your problems all in one spot. Each kit is stocked with items picked by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to simplify life outside. Kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker toolbox and repair pouch. Items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier.