What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep welcome kits are a great way to fix up your gear until you get to the trailhead and have it fixed professionally. The important thing is to know what to do when you need it.

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Having the right tools at hand is essential when you are in the field. This kit was designed with that in mind. It includes all the basic hand tools needed for repairing equipment in the field. All of the tools are made from metal with the least amount of plastic so that they will stand up to use. The kit comes with an afghan-like pouch with zippered for coalcracker tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook and a wooden spool an reamer, as well as a twisted an awl.

You can choose a case for this kit (case pricing as shown above) or order the tools alone.

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches come with high-performance adhesives that are applied to a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear to recover under pressure. The patches are available in transparent or colored versions. They provide durability against punctures, as well as sun, moisture saltwater, temperature extremes and.

If your kit does not include any of the items listed above you might want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue will adhere to fabrics and metals for permanent repair. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and is able to be applied out in the field. Let the sealant cure for up to 12 hours before using the repaired gear.

The essential field repair kit for nylon tents impregnated with silicone packs, rainwear, and more. It includes one Clean Tape patch and a repair swatch of sil-nylon, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex Silfix repair adhesive & sealant and brush. Apply patch to clean, flat surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and rub adhesive side down using a moderate amount of pressure.

Surface prep is important for successful repairs. Oils on shoes or boots sunblocks, or solvents such as acetone may affect adhesion. For the best results, you should apply Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time to two hours.

Adhesive Patches

These patches are great for people who don't want to wait until they get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, apply one of the self-adhesive patches to roll on.

Clean the area thoroughly Then, apply the tube-scuffer, or sandpaper to roughen the surface, which aids in gluing. Then spread a thin coating of glue over the patch, covering an area at least as big as the patch. Let the glue get tacky, then press the patch down firmly and secure it.

This kit comes with two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also comes with the 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Ideal for strengthening damaged sleeping bags, tents, rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep an emergency repair kit in your luggage when you travel. You never know when a gadget will malfunction or become damaged. It's best to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits come with all the tools required to make repairs all in one spot. Each kit is packed with items selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to make life easier for students outside. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker tool and repair pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue thread, bonded nylon glass vial with needles, and Rep Kit coalcraker gear oil.