What to Do With Your Rep Kit
Rep kits are the perfect way to fix your gear until you reach the trailhead and get it repaired professionally. The challenge is knowing what to do with it if you ever need it.
Dentures that are home-repaired over a long period of time may cause bone loss, irritation and tumors.
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Having the right tools at hand is crucial when working on the job. This kit was designed with that in mind and includes all the hand tools required to repair things in the field. The tools are all made of steel and are very little plastic, which means they can withstand use. The kit includes an open-top canvas coalcracker tools pouch with awl, reamer, twisted cutting shears and the gimlet (5MM) sinue spools made of wood, an oil bottle for the coalcracker tool oil and a set illustrated instructions.
You can order this kit along with a case (prices are listed above) or purchase the tools alone.
Repair Patches
If you've got a hole or
Rep Kit two in your gear,
pack you might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit -
mouse click the up coming post,. These tough patches have high-performance adhesives that are applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that allows a tear to heal under pressure. These patches are available in clear or colored versions and
Rep Kit are durable against punctures, as well as sunlight, moisture, saltwater and temperature extremes.
If your kit doesn't include any of the above items, you may want to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue can be applied to plastics, fabrics, metals, and more for an unbreakable fix. This glue is ideal for repairing drysuits and also utilized in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours to set before you can use the repaired equipment.
The most essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents, 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 Gore-Tex Repair Adhesive and Sealant Brush for sealing. To use, apply patch over a smooth, clean surface of the damaged area with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub it with moderate pressure (adhesive side facing down).
Surface prep is important for successful repairs; oils on shoes or boots sunblock, solvents such as acetone may affect adhesion. For the best results, you should use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time to two hours.
Adhesive patches
If you're on the trail and don't have time for complete vulcanising repairs the patches that are self-adhesive can get you back on the saddle without the wait. Simply roughen the tube with the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches to roll on.
Clean the punctured area thoroughly Then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which aids in gluing. Spread a thin layer of glue over the patch and cover an area at least as large as the patch itself. Let the glue become tacky and then press the patch in firmly and secure it.
This kit comes with two clear, adhesive backed Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a 1/8 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged tents, sleeping bags as well as 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 never know when something going to break down or be damaged and you'll be glad to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to contain everything you need all in one place for repairs. Each kit is packed with items selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to make life easier for students outside. Kits include a canvas with a zippered repair and tool pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl, the gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue, bonded nylon thread, glass vial with needles and coalcracker gear oil.