What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are an excellent way to fix your gear until you get to the trailhead and get it fixed professionally. The trick is knowing what to do with it if you need it.

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Tools

Having the right tools available is crucial when working on the job. This kit is designed with that in mind and includes all the hand tools needed to repair items in the field. All of the tools are made from metal with a minimum of plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit comes with a zippered canvas pouch for the coalcracker tools, as well as a twist awl, reamer and cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil with illustrated instructions as well as a wooden spool, an reamer, and a the twisted Awl.

You can purchase this kit along with a case (prices are shown above), or you can order the tools only.

Repair Patches

Consider adding adhesive patches your kit if you have a few holes in your gear. These tough patches have an ultra-high-performance adhesive that is applied to a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear to recover under pressure. The patches are available in clear or colored versions and ensure durability against punctures, as well as sun, moisture as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit doesn't contain any of the above items, consider including a bag of waterproof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This water-tight adhesive can be bonded to metals and fabrics to create an indestructible fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and is able to be applied on the job. Allow the sealant to dry for up to 12 hours prior to using the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made of silicone-impregnated nylon. The kit comes with one Clean Tape repair patch as well as an swatch of sil-nylon. Also included is a 1/4 ounce Gore-Tex Repair Adhesive, Sealant and Brush for sealing. Apply patch to clean smooth, flat surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and Rep Kit rub adhesive side down using a moderate amount of pressure.

Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oils on boots and shoes can affect adhesion. Make use of Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for best results.

Adhesive patches

These patches are ideal for rep Kit people who don't want to stay in the waiting room until they can 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.

Clean the area thoroughly Then, apply the tube-scuffer, or sandpaper to roughen the surface, which aids in gluing. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at a minimum big as the patch. Wait for the glue to get tacky and then press the patch in firmly and secure it.

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

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a kit for emergency repairs in your luggage every time you travel. You never know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It is important to have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed to have everything you require in one place to make repairs. Each kit includes items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside more enjoyable. Kits include a canvas zip-up coalcraker repair and tool pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl, small gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue thread, bonded nylon, Rep kit glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.