What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is a great way to fix up your gear until you are able to get to the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The problem is knowing what to do with it when you require it.

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Tools

Having the right tools available is essential when working in the field. This kit was designed with this in mind and includes all of the hand tools essential to repair equipment in the field. The tools are made from steel with minimal plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit includes the pouch made of canvas that is zippered to hold the coalcracker's tools, a twist awl, reamer cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook as well as a wooden spool, an reamer, as well as a twisted Awl.

You can order this kit along with a case (prices are shown above) or purchase the tools on their own.

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gears, consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches are made of high-performance glue applied on a tough polyurethane back which lets a tear that is triggered by pressure to recover. Available in clear and colored options they offer a long-lasting protection against punctures, moisture sunlight, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your kit does not include any of the items listed above, you may want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue can be applied to plastics, fabrics metals and more for permanent repair. This is great for repairing drysuits, and can be employed in the field. Allow the sealant up to 12 hours to set before you can use your repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made from silicone-impregnated nylon. This kit includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair swatch as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex Silfix repair adhesive, sealant and brush. To apply the patch, place it over clean, smooth surface of damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub the adhesive with moderate pressure (adhesive side facing down).

Surface preparation is crucial for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oil on boots and shoes can alter adhesion. For best results, make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed the curing process to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

If you're out on the trail and do not have the time to make the full repair of your vulcaniser this adhesive patch can get you back on the saddle quickly and without waiting. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches and apply it to the tube.

Use the tube-scuffer for roughening up the surface. This will help the glue stick. Apply a thin layer of glue over the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at least big as the patch. Allow a few minutes for the glue to turn tacky before pressing the patch into place and holding it firmly in the 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 and sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, kit avon 2024 tents rainwear, backpacks, and boots.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a kit for emergency repairs in your luggage when you travel. You never know when your device will fail or become damaged. It is important to have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed with all the tools you need to fix your problems all in one spot. Each kit avon 2024 (recent post by Shinhwaspodium) is packed with items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. advanced starter kits include a zip-up canvas coalcraker repair pouch and tool cutting shears, twisted awl the gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue thread, bonded nylon, kit avon 2024 glass vial with needles and coalcracker gear oil.