What to Do With Your Rep Kit

rep kit; just click the following page, is an excellent method of fixing up your gear until you reach the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The trick is to know what to do when you need it.

Dentures that are home-repaired over a long time can cause bone loss, irritation and tumors.

Tools

Having the right tools available is crucial when working out in the field. This kit was developed with this in mind, and contains all of the basic hand tools needed to repair equipment in the field. The tools are all made of metal and feature very little plastic, which means they can be used in a variety of ways. The avon starter kit includes a zippered canvas pouch for the coalcracker tools, as well as a twist awl, reamer and cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated directions, a wooden spool, an reamer, and a the twisted an awl.

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

Repair Patches

You might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your kit if you have some holes in your equipment. These heavy-duty patches come with high-performance adhesive that has been applied to a durable polyurethane backing that allows a tear to recover 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 one of the items mentioned above You may want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue can be applied to plastics, fabric, metals and more for permanent repair. This is ideal for repairs to drysuits and also employed in the field. It can take up to 12 hours to dry before using your repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. This kit includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex Sil-Fix repair adhesive, sealant and brush. Apply patch to a clean smooth surface. Make sure there is a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub it with moderate pressure (adhesive side facing down).

Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oils on shoes and boots can affect adhesion. For the best results, apply Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed up curing time to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for people who don't want to sit around waiting to get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches to apply the patches.

Use the tube-scuffer for roughening the surface. This will aid the glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover an area that is at least as big as the patch. Wait for the glue to get tacky and Rep Kit then apply the patch with force and hold it in place.

This kit contains two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a 1/8 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive and sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, rainwear and other packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a toolkit for repairs in case of emergency in your luggage every time you travel. You never know when something going to break down or get damaged, and you'll be glad that you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed welcome to avon include everything you require in one location to make repairs. Each kit is filled with items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zip-up canvas coalcraker repair and tool pouch cutting shears, twisted awl, the gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread, Rep Kit glass vial with needles and coalcraker gear oil.