What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are the perfect way to fix your equipment until you can get to the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The problem is knowing what to do with it if you ever need it.

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Having the right tools at hand is essential when you are out in the field. This kit was created with this in mind, and includes all of the hand tools essential to repair items in the field. All of the tools are made of metal with the least amount of plastic so that they can withstand use. The kit includes a zippered canvas coalcracker tool pouch with awl, reamer, twisted cutting shears and gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue an oil bottle for the coalcracker tool oil and illustrated instructions.

You can select a case for this kit (case pricing is shown above) or order the tools for yourself.

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, think about adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches made of heavy-duty materials have high-performance glue already applied on a durable polyurethane back that lets a tear that is triggered by pressure to recover. Available in clear or colored versions, these patches provide durability against abrasions, moisture, sunlight, saltwater, and temperatures that are extreme.

If your kit avon does not include one of the items mentioned above You may want to consider adding a water-proof Aquaseal wader sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to metals and fabrics to provide an unbreakable fix. This glue is ideal for fixing drysuits, and can be used in the field. Allow the sealant to set for avon sign up kit to 12 hours prior to using the repaired gear.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents impregnated with silicone, packs, rainwear and more. This avon Starter kit includes one Clean Tape patch and a repair swatch of sil-nylon along with a 1/4-ounce tube of Goretex Sil-Fix repair adhesive and sealant, as well as a brush. To apply the patch, place it over a clean, smooth surface of the area that has been damaged 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 vital to ensure successful repairs. Oils on shoes or boots sunblock, solvents such as Acetone can affect adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for best results.

Adhesive Patches

These patches are ideal for those who don't want to wait until they get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube with the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches and apply it to the tube.

Use the tube-scuffer tool to roughen the surface. This will assist the glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover an area which is at the very least big as the patch. Wait for the glue to become tacky then apply the patch with force 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. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, Avon starter kit rainwear and packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a kit for emergency repairs in your luggage whenever you travel. You never know when a gadget will malfunction or become damaged. It is important to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to have everything you need in one place to complete repairs. Each kit contains items selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to make life easier outside. Kits include a canvas with a zippered repair pouch and tool, cutting shears, twisted awl, small gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue thread bonded to nylon, glass vial with needles, and coalcraker gear oil.