What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great method to repair your gear until you get to the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The key is knowing what you can do with it when you need it.

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

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It is important to be equipped with the right tools on hand when you are out in the field. This kit is designed to meet that need and includes all the basic hand tools needed for repairing things in the field. All of the tools are made from steel with a minimum of plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit includes a zippered canvas coalcracker tool pouch including awl, reamer and twisted awl cutting shears, the gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue, a bottle of coalcracker oil, and Kit Avon a set of illustrated instructions.

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

Repair Patches

Consider adding adhesive patches to your kit avon sign up kit (Recommended Web page) if there are several holes in your equipment. These heavy-duty patches come with high-performance adhesives that are applied to a tough polyurethane backing that lets a tear heal under pressure. Available in clear or colored options, these patches provide durability against punctures, moisture saltwater, sunlight and temperature extremes.

If your kit does not contain any of the above products, consider adding a bag of waterproof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This water-tight glue will bond to plastics, fabrics metals and more for a permanent fix. It's perfect for repairing drysuits and may be applied while out in the field. Allow the sealant to cure for up to 12 hours prior to using the repaired gear.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents impregnated with silicone, packs, rainwear and more. The kit comes with one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Silfix repair adhesive & sealant and brush. To use, place patch over a smooth, clean surface of the damaged area with at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub adhesive using moderate pressure (adhesive side up).

Surface preparation is essential to successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oil on boots and shoes could affect adhesion. For the best results, Kit Avon you should make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed the curing process up to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for people who don't want to 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 patches.

Utilize the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface. This will help the glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue over the patch to cover an area that is at least as large as the patch. Allow the glue to get tacky, then press the patch in firmly and hold it in place.

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

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a toolkit for repairs in case of emergency in your luggage every time you travel. You don't know when something is going to fail or become damaged and you'll be glad that you have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed to have everything you require in one place to make repairs. Each kit is comprised of 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 picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier.