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 challenge is knowing what to do with it when you require it.

Dentures that are home-repaired over a long period of time can cause bone loss, irritation and tumors.

Tools

The right tools are available is essential when working on the job. This kit is designed with that in mind and contains all the basic hand tools required to repair things in the field. All of the tools are made from metal with a minimum of plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit comes complete with the coalcracker tool, a canvas zippered pouch including awl, reamer and twisted awl, cutting shears, Gimlet (5MM) wooden spool of sinue a bottle of coalcracker tool oil and illustrated instructions.

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

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, think about adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit (browse around this web-site). These patches made of heavy-duty materials have high-performance glue pre-applied on a rugged polyurethane back that allows a tear to recover. Available in clear or colored options These patches offer durability against moisture, punctures, sunlight, saltwater and extreme temperatures.

If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above, you may want to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive will bond to fabrics and metals to create permanent repair. This is ideal for repairs to drysuits and also used in the field. Allow the sealant to cure for Rep Kit at least 12 hours prior to using your repaired gear.

The essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents that have silicone impregnated packs, rainwear, and more. It includes one Clean Tape patch and a repair swatch of sil-nylon and a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Sil-Fix repair adhesive and sealant as well as a brush. To use, place patch over clean, smooth surface of the damaged area, with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Release the paper and rub adhesive side down with moderate finger pressure.

Surface preparation is essential for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone, or oil on boots and shoes can cause adhesion issues. For the best results, make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed up curing time to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for those who don't wish to be waiting until they are back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch then roll it on.

Thoroughly clean the punctured area, then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which aids in gluing. Then spread a thin coating of glue over the patch, covering an area at least as large as the patch. Give it a few minutes to allow the glue to dry before pressing the patch down and firmly holding it in the position.

This kit contains two clear, adhesive-backed Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also includes a 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Ideal for strengthening damaged sleeping bags, rainwear and packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a kit for emergency repairs in your luggage whenever you travel. You never know when your device will fail or become damaged. It is important to have the tools you need to fix it. Rep kits are made with all the tools you need to repair your vehicle all in one location. Each starter kit avon is stocked with items picked by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to make life easier for students outside. Kits include a canvas with a zippered repair pouch and tool, cutting shears, twisted awl the gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread, glass vial with needles and coalcracker gear oil.