What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is a great way to fix your gear until you reach the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The trick is to know what to do when you require it.

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

Tools

It is essential to have the right tools on your side when you're out in the field. This kit was created with this in mind and contains all of the basic hand tools needed for repairs on the field. All of the tools are made from metal with a minimum of plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit comes with the pouch made of canvas that is zippered to hold the coalcracker's tools, a twist awl, reamer, cutting shears and Avon Pack Gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated directions along with a wooden spool the reamer and twist awl.

You can order this kit along with a case (prices are shown above) or purchase the tools on their own.

Repair Patches

Consider adding adhesive patches to your kit if you have some holes in your gear. These patches are made of high-performance glue pre-applied on a tough polyurethane back which allows a tear caused by pressure to heal. The patches are available in transparent or colored versions. They provide durability against punctures, as well as sunlight, moisture saltwater, temperature extremes and.

If your kit doesn't include any of the above items it is possible to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive can be bonded to fabrics and metals to provide an indestructible fix. This glue is ideal for fixing drysuits and also employed in the field. Allow the sealant to cure for up to 12 hours prior to using the repaired gear.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made from silicone-impregnated nylon. It includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Silfix repair adhesive and sealant as well as a brush. To apply the patch, place it over a smooth, clean surface of the damaged area with at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper from the patch surface and rub adhesive with moderate pressure (adhesive side facing down).

Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblocks or solvents like Acetone can affect adhesion. To get the best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed up curing time to 2 hours.

Adhesive patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for people who don't want to sit around waiting to get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube with the included scraper, Avon Pack apply one of the self-adhesive patches and apply the patch.

Thoroughly clean the punctured area and then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which assists in making glue stick. Then, spread a thin layer of glue on the patch and cover an area at least as big as the patch. Wait for the glue to become tacky, avon pack (Www.dgtss.gouv.sn) then apply the patch with force and secure it.

This kit comes with two clear, adhesive-backed Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also includes the 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Ideal for strengthening damaged tents, sleeping bags, 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 become damaged. It's a good idea to have the tools you need to fix it. Rep kits are designed to include all the tools you require all in one place for repairs. Each kit is filled with items that are selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zippered, canvas tool pouch for coalcrakers and a repair pouch. Items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier.