What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is an excellent way to fix your equipment until you get to the trailhead and have it repaired professionally. The key is knowing what you can do with it when you need it.

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Being equipped with the right tools is crucial when working in the field. This avon starter kit 2023 is designed to meet that need and includes all the essential hand tools required to repair things in the field. The tools are made of metal with minimal plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit comes with a canvas zippered pouch for the coalcracker's tools, a twist awl, reamer cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil with illustrated instructions along with a wooden spool the reamer and twisted an awl.

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

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, think about adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These tough patches feature a high-performance glue pre-applied on a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear caused by pressure to heal. These patches are available in colors or clear versions and are durable against punctures as well as sunlight, moisture as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit doesn't contain any of the above items, you might want to consider adding a bag with waterproof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This water-tight adhesive can be bonded to metals and fabrics for a permanent fix. This glue is ideal for Packs repairing drysuits and also employed in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours to set before utilizing the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. Includes one Clean Tape repair patch as well as sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a 1/4 ounce of Gore-Tex Sealant & Repair Adhesive & Brush and Sealant tube. Apply patch over a clean, smooth surface of the damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub adhesive using moderate finger pressure (adhesive side up).

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

Adhesive Patches

If you're out on the trail and don't have the time for an entire vulcanising repair, these adhesive patches will get you back in the saddle in no time. Apply the self-adhesive patch, then roll it on.

Clean up the area that has been punctured and then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface which makes it easier for glue to stick. Spread a thin layer over the patch. Cover an area which is at the very least big as the patch. Allow a few minutes for the glue to dry before pressing the patch down and firmly holding it in the place.

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

Repair Instructions

A kit of repair kits for emergencies in your bag when you travel is a good idea to carry an emergency repair kit with you when traveling. You never know when something going to break down or get damaged, and you'll be glad that you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to hold everything you need all in one place for repairs. Each kit contains items hand selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to simplify life outside. Kits include a zip-up canvas coalcraker repair pouch and tool cutting shears, twisted awl gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread, glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.