What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great means to fix your gear until you reach the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The key is knowing what you can do with it if you ever need it.

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Having the right tools available is essential when you are out in the field. This kit is designed to meet that need and includes all the basic hand tools required to repair items in the field. The tools are all made of metal and have very little plastic, which means they can be used for a long time. The kit includes a zippered canvas pouch for coalcracker tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated directions, a wooden spool, the reamer and twist awl.

You can choose a case for this kit (case price is above) or order the tools by themselves.

Repair Patches

Consider adding adhesive patches your kit if you have several holes in your equipment. These heavy-duty patches have a high-performance glue pre-applied on a tough polyurethane back which lets a tear that is triggered by pressure to heal. These patches are available in clear or colored versions and are durable against punctures, as well as sunlight, moisture as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit does not include any of the items listed above you might want to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue can be applied to plastics, fabrics metals, and more for an unbreakable fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits, and can be applied in the field. It can take up to 12 hours to cure before you can use your repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made from silicone-impregnated nylon. It includes one Clean Tape repair patch and a sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a 1/4-ounce Gore-Tex Repair Adhesive, Sealant and Sealant tube and brush. Apply patch to a clean, smooth surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub the adhesive with moderate pressure (adhesive side up).

Surface preparation is essential for a successful repair; oils on boots or shoes sunblocks or solvents like Acetone could affect adhesion. For the best results, you should make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed the curing process up to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

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

Use the tube-scuffer to roughen up the surface. This will aid the glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch, covering an area at least as big as the patch. Allow the glue to get tacky then press the patch in firmly and hold it in place.

This kit contains two clear, adhesive-backed Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also comes with one quarter ounce of Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, tents as well as rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

A kit of repair kits for emergencies to take along on your travels is a great idea. You never know when a device will fail or welcome kits become damaged. It's a good idea to have the tools you need to repair it. Rep welcome kits - simply click the up coming website, are designed with all the tools needed to complete repairs in one place. Each kit contains items hand picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to simplify life outside. Kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker tool pouch and repair pouch. Items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside more enjoyable.