What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great method of repairing your gear until you reach the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The problem is knowing what to do with it when you require it.

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Tools

Having the right tools at hand is essential when you are on the job. This kit was developed with this in mind and includes all the basic hand tools required to repair equipment in the field. The tools are made of metal with only a small amount of plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit comes with an afghan-like pouch with zippered for the coalcracker's tools, a twist awl, reamer cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated instructions along with a wooden spool the reamer and twisted an awl.

You can order this kit with a bag (prices are shown above) or purchase the tools alone.

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gear, think about adding adhesive patches to your rep avon kit. These heavy-duty patches have a high-performance glue applied on a durable polyurethane back that lets a tear that is triggered by pressure to heal. These patches are available in colors or clear versions and offer durability against punctures as well as sun, moisture, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your kit doesn't contain any of the above products, consider including a bag of waterproof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This water-tight adhesive will bond to fabrics and metals to provide an indestructible fix. This glue is ideal for repairing drysuits, and can be used in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours for it to cure before utilizing the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents with silicone impregnated, packs, rainwear and more. The kit comes with one Clean Tape repair patch and sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a 1/4 ounce of Gore-Tex Repair Adhesive and Sealant Sealant tube and brush. Apply patch to a clean smooth, smooth surface. Make sure there is 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 to ensure successful repairs. Oils on shoes or boots sunblocks or avon kick Start solvents like Acetone can affect adhesion. Make use of Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for best results.

Adhesive patches

If you're out on the trail but do not have the time to make an entire vulcanising repair the patches that are self-adhesive 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 patch.

Thoroughly clean the punctured area and then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which aids in gluing. Spread a thin layer on the patch. Cover the area with a layer which is at the very least large as the patch. Wait for the glue to become tacky, then press the patch down firmly and hold it in 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 and sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, rainwear, and packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a toolkit for repairs in case of emergency in your luggage whenever you travel. You don't know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It's good to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are made with all the tools you need to repair your vehicle all in one spot. Each kit has items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to simplify life outside. Kits include a zip-up canvas coalcraker tool and repair pouch, avon kick start cutting shears, twisted awl, gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue thread bonded to nylon, glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.