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What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great way to fix your gear until you can get to the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The trick is knowing what to do with it when you require it.

Long-term use of repaired dentures may lead to an increase in bone loss, and a continual irritation and sores as well as tumors and sores.

Tools

It is crucial to have the right tools on your side when you're out in the field. This kit was developed with this in mind, and includes all the hand tools essential to repair equipment in the field. All of the tools are made from steel with only a small amount of plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit comes with a zippered canvas pouch for the coalcracker tools, as well as a twist awl, reamer and cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook as well as a wooden spool, an reamer, as well as a twisted an awl.

You can choose a case for this kit (case price is above) or purchase the tools alone.

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These tough patches feature a high-performance glue that is applied to a durable polyurethane back that allows a tear under pressure to heal. Available in clear and colored options These patches offer durability against moisture, punctures, sunlight, saltwater, and temperatures that are extreme.

If your kit doesn't include any of the items above it is possible to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue will adhere to fabrics and metals for an unbreakable fix. This glue is ideal for fixing drysuits and also utilized in the field. Allow the sealant to cure for up to 12 hours before applying the repaired gear.

The essential field repair kit for nylon tents impregnated with silicone packs, rainwear, and more. It includes one Clean Tape repair patch as well as a sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a 1/4 ounce Gore-Tex Repair and Sealant Adhesive Brush for sealing. Apply patch to clean, smooth surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub the adhesive with moderate pressure (adhesive side up).

Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs; oils on shoes or boots sunblock, solvents such as Acetone could affect adhesion. For the best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed up curing time up to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

These patches are ideal for those who don't want be waiting until they are back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, apply one of the self-adhesive patches to apply the patches.

Use the tube-scuffer to roughen up the surface. This will aid the glue stick. Spread a thin layer over the patch. Cover an area that is at least as big as the patch. Allow a few minutes for the glue to become tacky before pressing the patch down and holding it securely in the position.

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

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 kits are designed to have all the tools you require in one place to make repairs. Each kit is filled with items that are selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zip-up canvas coalcraker repair pouch and tool cutting shears, twisted awl, small gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue thread bonded to nylon glass vial with needles, and rep kit coalcracker gear oil.