What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great means of repairing your gear until you get to the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The most important thing is to know when to do when you require it.

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The right tools are available is essential when you are in the field. This kit was designed with this in mind and includes all of the basic hand tools required to repair equipment in the field. All of the tools are made from steel with a minimum of plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit includes the coalcracker tool, a canvas zippered pouch and includes awl, reamer, twist awl, cutting shears, Gimlet (5MM) sinue spools made of wood, a bottle of coalcracker oil and a set of illustrated instructions.

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

Repair Patches

If you've got holes or two in your gear, think about adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches are made of high-performance glue applied on a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear under pressure to recover. Available in clear or rep kit colored options These patches offer durability against punctures, moisture sunlight, saltwater, and temperature extremes.

If your kit does not include any of the items listed above You may want to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to metals and fabrics to create an unbreakable fix. This is ideal for repairs to drysuits, and is also used in the field. Let the sealant cure for up to 12 hours prior to applying the repaired gear.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents with silicone impregnated packs, rainwear, and more. It includes one Clean Tape repair patch as well as an swatch of sil-nylon. Also included is a 1/4 ounce Goretex Sealant & Repair Adhesive & Brush and Sealant tube. To use, place patch over a smooth, clean surface of the damaged area, with at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and rub the adhesive side down with moderate finger pressure.

Surface prep is important for successful repairs; oils on shoes or Rep Kit boots sunblock, solvents such as acetone may affect adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for the best results.

Adhesive Patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for those who don't want stay in the waiting room until they can get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches and apply the patch.

Use the tube-scuffer for roughening the surface. This will aid the glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at least large as the patch. Allow the glue to become tacky and then apply the patch with force and secure it.

This kit comes with two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a 1/8 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, rainwear, and packs.

Repair Instructions

A kit for emergency repairs in your bag when you travel is a good idea to carry an emergency repair kit with you when traveling. You never know when a gadget will malfunction or become damaged. It is important to have the tools to fix it. Rep avon kits are designed to include all the tools you require all in one place for repairs. Each kit contains items hand selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier. welcome kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker tool bag and repair pouch. Items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside simpler.