What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great method of repairing your gear until you get to the trailhead to have it professionally repaired. The challenge is knowing what to do with it when you need it.

Dentures that are home-repaired over a long period of time can lead to osteoporosis, irritation and tumors.

Tools

The right tools are available is essential when you are on the job. This kit was designed with this in mind and includes all the basic hand tools required to repair equipment in the field. All of the tools are made of metal with minimal plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit comes complete with the coalcracker tool, a canvas zippered pouch and includes awl, reamer, twist awl cutting shears and gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue a bottle of coalcracker oil and illustrated instructions.

You can purchase this avon ultimate welcome kit with a avon start smart bag 2023 (prices are listed above) You can also buy the tools separately.

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gears, consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These tough patches feature a high-performance glue already applied on a rugged polyurethane back that allows a tear to recover. These patches are available in transparent or colored versions. They are durable against punctures, as well as moisture, sunlight, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above it is possible to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue will bond to plastics, fabrics metals and more to provide a permanent fix. It's great for repairing drysuits and can be applied while on the job. Allow the sealant to set for at least 12 hours prior to using the repaired gear.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made of silicone impregnated nylon. This kit includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair swatch as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex Sil-Fix repair adhesive & sealant and brush. To use, apply patch over a clean, smooth surface of damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and rub adhesive side down using a gentle pressure.

Surface preparation is essential to successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone, or oil on boots and shoes could affect adhesion. To get the best results, make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time up 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, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches to apply the patch.

Use the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface. This will help the glue stick. Apply a thin layer of glue over the patch. Cover an area that is at a minimum large as the patch. Take a few moments for the glue to harden before pressing the patch down and Rep Kit holding it securely in the place.

This kit comes with two adhesive-backed clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. It is ideal for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, Rep Kit rainwear and other packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep an emergency repair kit in your luggage whenever you travel. You never know when your device will malfunction or become damaged. It is important to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed with all the tools needed to make repairs all in one location. Each kit is packed with items picked by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to simplify life outside. Kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker tool bag and repair pouch. Items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside simpler.