What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great way to repair your gear until you can get to the trailhead for a professional repair. The trick is knowing what to do with it when you need it.

Dentures that are repaired at home over a long time can lead to bone loss, irritation and tumors.

Tools

It is important to have the proper tools on your side when you're out in the field. This kit was created with this in mind and includes all of the basic hand tools required for repairs on the field. The tools are all made of steel and Rep kit are very little plastic, which means they can be used in a variety of ways. The kit includes the pouch made of canvas that is zippered to hold coalcracker tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook, a wooden spool, a reamer, and twist awl.

You can pick a case for this kit (case pricing shown above) or order the tools on their own.

Repair Patches

If you've got holes or two in your gear, consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches are made of high-performance adhesives that are applied to a tough polyurethane backing that allows the tear to heal under pressure. These patches are available in transparent or colored versions. They are durable against punctures, as well as moisture, sunlight saltwater, temperature extremes and.

If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above you might want to consider adding a water-proof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue can be applied to plastics, fabrics metals and more for an unbreakable fix. This is ideal for repairs to drysuits and can also be employed in the field. Allow the sealant to dry for at least 12 hours prior to using your repaired gear.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents that have silicone impregnated packs, rainwear, and more. Includes one Clean Tape repair patch as well as an swatch of sil-nylon. Also included is a 1/4 ounce Goretex Repair Adhesive and Sealant Brush and Sealant tube. Apply patch to clean, flat surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper and rub adhesive side down using moderate finger pressure.

Surface prep is important for successful repairs; oils on shoes or boots sunblocks, or solvents such as Acetone could affect adhesion. To get the best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed the curing process to two hours.

Adhesive Patches

If you're on the trail but don't have the time for complete vulcanising repairs the patches that are self-adhesive will allow you to get back in the saddle quickly and without waiting. Apply the self-adhesive patch then roll it on.

Clean up the area that has been punctured and then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface which assists in making 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. Give it a few minutes to allow the glue to become tacky before pressing the patch down and rep Kit holding it securely in place.

This kit contains two clear, adhesive-backed Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also comes with the 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, tents rainwear, packs, and boots.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a kit for emergency repairs in your bag when you travel. You don't know when something is going to fail or be damaged, and you'll be glad that you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed with all the tools you require to repair choose your kit vehicle all in one location. Each kit has items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to help you get around more easily. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker repair pouch and tool cutting shears, twisted awl, gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread glass vial with needles and coalcracker gear oil.