What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great way to repair your gear until you get to the trailhead for a professional repair. The challenge is knowing what to do with it if you ever need it.

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Having the right tools at hand is crucial when working on the job. This kit was developed with this in mind and includes all of the hand tools essential for repairing items on the field. The tools are made from metal with minimal plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit comes with a zippered canvas pouch for the coalcracker tools, a twist awl, reamer cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated directions, a wooden spool, the reamer and twist an awl.

You can pick a case for this kit (case pricing as shown above) or purchase the tools on their own.

Repair Patches

Consider adding adhesive patches to your kit if you've got a few holes in your gear. These patches are made of high-performance glue already applied on a tough polyurethane back which allows a tear caused by pressure to recover. The patches are available in clear or colored versions and are durable against punctures, as well as sun, moisture as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit does not include any of the items above it is possible to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to fabrics and metals to create a permanent fix. This is great for repairing drysuits, and can be used in the field. Allow the sealant up to 12 hours to dry before you can use your repaired equipment.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents impregnated with silicone packs, rainwear, and more. Includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch along with a 1/4-ounce tube of Goretex Sil-Fix repair adhesive and sealant, as well as a brush. Apply patch to a clean, smooth surface. Make sure there is a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper from the patch surface and avon Start smart bag 2024 rub adhesive using moderate pressure (adhesive side down).

Surface preparation is essential to ensure successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblocks or solvents like acetone may affect adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for best results.

Adhesive patches

These adhesive patches are perfect for those who don't wish to stay in the waiting room until they can get back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch and roll it on.

Clean the area thoroughly Then, avon Start smart Bag 2024 apply the tube-scuffer, or avon start smart bag 2024 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 least big as the patch. The glue should get tacky, then press the patch down with a firm pressure and hold it in place.

This kit comes with two clear, adhesive-backed 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, tents as well as rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a repair kit for emergencies in your luggage when you travel. You never know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It's a good idea to have the tools you need to fix it. Rep kits are designed to contain everything you require in one location to make repairs. Each kit is stocked with items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker repair and tool pouch cutting shears, twisted awl, the gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread glass vial with needles, and coalcraker gear oil.