What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is an excellent way to fix your gear until you reach the trailhead and have it fixed professionally. The key is knowing what you can do with it if you need it.

Dentures that are home-repaired over a long time may cause bone loss, irritation, and tumors.

Tools

It is essential to be equipped with the right tools on the go when you are in the field. This kit was designed with that in mind and includes all the basic hand tools necessary to repair equipment in the field. The tools are made of metal and feature the smallest amount of plastic, so they can withstand use. The avon starter kit 2023 comes with a zippered canvas pouch for the coalcracker's tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil with illustrated instructions along with a wooden spool a reamer, and twisted awl.

You can purchase this kit together with a case (prices are listed above) or order the tools only.

Repair Patches

Think about adding adhesive patches to your kit if you have small holes in your gear. These heavy-duty patches have a high-performance glue that is applied to a tough polyurethane back which allows a tear caused by pressure to recover. Available in clear or colored versions These patches offer durability against abrasions, moisture, saltwater, sunlight and temperature extremes.

If your kit doesn't include any of the items listed above it is possible to consider adding a water-proof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive will bond to fabrics and Avon Sign Up Kit metals to provide a permanent fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits, and can be applied out in the field. It can take up to 12 hours to dry before utilizing the repaired equipment.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. The kit comes with one Clean Tape repair patch and sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a 1/4-ounce Gore-Tex Sealant & Repair Adhesive & Brush and sealant tube. Apply patch to clean, Rep Kit flat surface. Allow a minimum 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper and rub adhesive side down with moderate finger pressure.

Surface prep is important for successful repairs; oils on boots or shoes sunblocks or solvents like Acetone could affect adhesion. Make use of Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for best results.

Adhesive Patches

If you're on the trail but aren't able to do a full vulcanising repair this adhesive patch will get you back in the saddle quickly and without waiting. Simply roughen the tube with the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches and apply the patches.

Use the tube-scuffer tool to roughen the surface. This will assist the glue stick. Spread a thin layer over the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at a minimum large as the patch. Allow a few minutes for the glue to become tacky before pressing the patch into place and holding it securely in the place.

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

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a toolkit for repairs in case of emergency in your luggage every time you travel. You don't know when something is going to fail or be damaged, and you'll be glad you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to have all the tools you require all in one place for repairs. Each kit is comprised of items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to help you get around more easily. Kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker toolbox and repair pouch. Items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside simpler.