What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is a great way to fix your equipment 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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Tools

Having the right tools available is crucial when working on the job. This kit was created with this in mind and includes all the basic hand tools required to repair equipment in the field. The tools are all made of metal and feature only a small amount of plastic to be used in a variety of ways. The kit includes the pouch made of canvas that is zippered to hold the coalcracker's tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook as well as a wooden spool, the reamer and twist awl.

You can pick a case for this kit (case pricing is shown above) or order the tools for yourself.

Repair Patches

If you've got holes or two in your gears, consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches come with an ultra-high-performance adhesive that is applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that allows a tear to heal under pressure. These patches are available in color or clear versions. They are durable against punctures as well as sunlight, water, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your kit doesn't contain any of the above items, think about adding a avon start smart bag 2023 of water-proof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This glue that is water-tight will adhere to plastics, fabrics, metals, and more for a permanent fix. This glue is ideal for fixing drysuits and also employed in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours to set before you can use your repaired equipment.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents that have silicone impregnated, packs, rainwear and more. Includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Sil-Fix repair adhesive, sealant and brush. Apply patch to clean flat surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub it with moderate finger pressure (adhesive side up).

Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone, or oils on boots and shoes can alter adhesion. To get the best results, apply Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time up to two hours.

Adhesive patches

If you're out on the trail but do not have the time to make an entire vulcanising repair this adhesive patch can get you back on the saddle quickly and advanced without waiting. Apply the self-adhesive patch, advanced then roll it over.

Use the tube-scuffer for roughening up the surface. This will help the glue stick. Spread a thin layer on the patch. Cover the area with a layer which is at the very least big as the patch. Allow the glue to get tacky, then apply the patch with force and secure it.

The kit contains 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 a kit for emergency repairs 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 repair it. Rep welcome kits include all the tools you need to fix your problems all in one location. Each kit has items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside more enjoyable. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker repair and tool pouch cutting shears, twisted awl, small gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread glass vial with needles, and coalcraker gear oil.