What to Do With Your
Rep KitRep
avon kits are the perfect way to fix your gear until you get to the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The problem is knowing what to do with it if you ever need it.
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Tools
It is important to have the right tools at the go when you are in the field. This kit was designed with this in mind and includes all of the essential hand tools needed to repair equipment in the field. All of the tools are made of steel with minimal plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit includes an elasticized canvas coalcracker tool pouch with awl, reamer, twisted cutting shears, Gimlet (5MM), sinue spool made of wood, a bottle of coalcracker oil and a set of illustrated instructions.
You can pick a case for this kit (case pricing as shown above) or purchase the tools on their own.
Repair Patches
If you've got a hole or two in your gear, think about adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit [
please click the following page]. These heavy-duty patches have a high-performance glue that is applied to a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear caused by pressure to heal. Available in clear or colored versions they offer a long-lasting protection against punctures, moisture sunlight, saltwater, and temperature extremes.
If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above, you may want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive will stick to plastics, fabric, metals and more for a permanent fix. This is great for repairing drysuits and also utilized in the field. Allow the sealant up to 12 hours to dry before you can use your repaired equipment.
The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made of silicone-impregnated nylon. The kit comes with one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair swatch as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Sil-Fix repair adhesive and sealant, as well as a brush. Apply patch over clean, smooth surface of the damaged area, with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and rub adhesive side down using a moderate amount of pressure.
Surface preparation is vital for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oils on shoes and boots could affect adhesion. Make use of Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator to get the best results.
Adhesive Patches
These patches with adhesive are ideal for those who don't wish to stay in the waiting room until they can get back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch, then apply it to the saddle.
Use the tube-scuffer to roughen up the surface. This will assist the glue stick. Then spread a thin layer of glue on the patch and cover an area at least as big as the patch. Let the glue get tacky, then press the patch in firmly and secure it.
This kit contains 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. Perfect for reinforcing damaged tents, sleeping bags rainwear, packs, and boots.
Repair Instructions
Keeping an emergency repair kit with you when traveling is a smart idea. You never know when something going to fail or be damaged and
Rep Kit you'll be glad that you have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed with all the tools you need to make repairs all in one location. Each kit is comprised of items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to simplify life outside. Kits include a canvas zip-up coalcraker tool and repair pouch cutting shears, twisted awl, small gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue, bonded nylon thread glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.