What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is an excellent way to fix your gear until you can get to the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The most important thing is to know when to do when you need it.

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Tools

It is crucial to have the right tools at the go when you are in the field. This kit was created with this in mind and includes all of the hand tools essential to repair items in the field. The tools are made of metal and feature minimal plastic so they can endure the use. The kit comes complete with a zippered canvas coalcracker tool pouch, reamer, twisted awl, cutting shears, gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue, a bottle of coalcracker tool oil and illustrated instructions.

You can purchase this kit along with a case (prices are listed above) or order the tools only.

Repair Patches

If you've a hole or two in your gear, think about adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches made of heavy-duty materials have high-performance glue pre-applied on a rugged polyurethane back that allows a tear to heal. These patches are available in colors or clear versions and provide durability against punctures, as well as moisture, sunlight as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit does not include any of the items listed above it is possible to consider adding a water-proof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive will stick to plastics, fabrics, metals and more to provide a permanent fix. This glue is ideal for repairing drysuits and can also be employed in the field. Allow the sealant to set for at least 12 hours prior to using your repaired gear.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs, and rainwear made of silicone impregnated nylon. The kit comes with one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair swatch as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Silfix repair adhesive, sealant and brush. To use, apply patch on a smooth, clean surface of damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and rub the adhesive side down with moderate finger pressure.

Surface preparation is crucial for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone, or oils on shoes and boots can cause adhesion issues. Make use of Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for the best results.

Adhesive patches

These adhesive patches are perfect for those who don't want to stay in the waiting room until they can get back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch and apply it by rolling it around.

Use the tube-scuffer tool to roughen up the surface. This will help the glue stick. Then spread a thin layer of glue over the patch that covers an area at least as large as the patch itself. Allow the glue to get tacky, then press the patch down with a firm pressure and secure it.

This kit contains two clear, adhesive backed Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, rainwear and other packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a repair kit for emergencies in your luggage every time you travel. You don't know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It is important to have the tools to fix it. Rep avon starter kits are designed to include everything you require in one place to complete repairs. Each kit is filled with items picked by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker tool bag and repair pouch. Items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside more enjoyable.