What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great way to fix your gear before you are at the trailhead for a professional repair. The most important thing is to know when to do when you need it.

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

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It is essential to be equipped with the right tools on to hand when out in the field. This kit was developed with this in mind and includes all the basic hand tools required for repairing items on the field. The tools are made of steel with the least amount of plastic so that they can withstand Rep kit use. The kit comes with a zippered canvas pouch for coalcracker tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil with illustrated instructions along with a wooden spool the reamer and the twisted an awl.

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

Repair Patches

If you've a hole or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit (please click the following internet site). These heavy-duty patches feature an ultra-high-performance adhesive that is applied to a durable polyurethane backing that allows a tear to recover under pressure. The patches are available in colors or clear versions and offer durability against punctures, as well as moisture, sunlight, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your kit doesn't include any of the above items, think about adding a bag with waterproof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This water-tight adhesive can be bonded to fabrics and metals to create an indestructible fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and may be applied while in the field. Let the sealant cure for at least 12 hours prior to using the repaired gear.

The essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents, packs, Rep Kit rainwear and more. This kit includes one Clean Tape repair patch and an swatch of sil-nylon. Also included is a 1/4 ounce Goretex Sealant & Repair Adhesive & Brush and sealant tube. To use, place patch over clean, smooth 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 down).

Surface preparation is essential to successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oils on boots and shoes can affect adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator for best results.

Adhesive patches

If you're out on the trail but don't have time for complete vulcanising repairs this adhesive patch will get you back in the saddle in no time. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, apply one of the self-adhesive patches and apply the patches.

Clean the area thoroughly, then apply the tube-scuffer or sandpaper to roughen the surface which helps glue stick. Then spread a thin layer of glue over the patch to cover an area that is at least as big as the patch itself. Let the glue become tacky, then apply the patch with force and secure it.

This kit includes two clear, adhesive backed Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. It is ideal for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, rainwear and packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep a kit for emergency repairs in your bag when you travel. You never know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It's best to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to have all the tools you require in one place welcome to avon complete repairs. Each kit has items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker repair and tool pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl Gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue thread, bonded nylon glass vial with needles, and coalcraker gear oil.