What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is the perfect way to fix your gear until you are able to get to the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The trick is to know what to do when you need it.

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Having the right tools available is essential when you are in the field. This kit was developed with that in mind. It contains all the basic hand tools needed for repairing items in the field. The tools are made of steel and are only a small amount of plastic to endure the use. The kit includes an afghan-like pouch with zippered for the coalcracker's tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook, a wooden spool, an reamer, Rep Kit and a twist awl.

You can order this kit together with a case (prices are listed above), or you can purchase the tools alone.

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches come with a high-performance adhesive pre-applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that allows a tear to recover under pressure. Available in clear or colored options, these patches provide durability against moisture, punctures, sunlight, saltwater and extreme temperatures.

If your kit doesn't include any of the items listed 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 glue is ideal for repairing drysuits and can also be used in the field. It can take avon sign up kit to 12 hours to cure before you can use the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. It includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Silfix repair adhesive and sealant, as well as a brush. To use, apply patch over a smooth, clean surface of the area that has been damaged with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub the adhesive with moderate pressure (adhesive side facing down).

Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs; oils on boots or shoes sunblocks or solvents like Acetone can affect adhesion. To get the best results, make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing avon sign up kit to two hours.

Adhesive patches

These patches are ideal for those who don't want sit around waiting to get back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch then roll it on.

Clean the area thoroughly Then, apply the tube-scuffer or sandpaper to roughen the surface which makes it easier for glue to stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at least big as the patch. The glue should get tacky, then press the patch down with a firm pressure and hold it in place.

This kit includes two adhesive-backed clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive and sealant. Ideal for strengthening damaged tents, sleeping bags rainwear, packs, and boots.

Repair Instructions

Keeping an emergency repair kit on hand when you travel is a good idea to carry an emergency repair kit with you when traveling. You never know when a device may fail or be damaged. It's a good idea to have the tools you need to fix it. Rep kits are designed to have everything you require all in one place for repairs. Each kit includes items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to help you get around more easily. Kits include a zippered, canvas coalcraker tool pouch and repair pouch. Items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside simpler.