What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kit is an excellent method of fixing up your gear until you reach the trailhead and have it fixed professionally. The key is knowing what you can do with it if you need it.

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

Tools

Being equipped with the right tools is crucial when working out in the field. This kit was developed with that in mind. It contains all the basic hand avon starter Kit tools needed for repairing things in the field. The tools are made of metal with minimal plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit comes with a canvas zippered pouch for the coalcracker tools, a twist awl, reamer, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also comes with a bottle of coalcracker oil with illustrated instructions and a wooden spool a reamer, and twist an awl.

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

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These patches are made of high-performance adhesive that has been applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that allows the tear to heal under pressure. Available in clear and colored options they offer a long-lasting protection against punctures, moisture, sunlight, saltwater and temperature extremes.

If your avon Starter kit does not include any of the items listed above it is possible to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue will bond to fabrics, plastics, metals and more for permanent repair. This glue is ideal for repairing drysuits and also used in the field. Let the sealant sit for up to 12 hours for it welcome to avon cure before you can use the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs and rainwear made of silicone impregnated nylon. Includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair swatch and a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex Silfix repair adhesive, sealant and brush. Apply patch to a clean smooth, flat surface. There should be a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Release the paper and rub adhesive side down using moderate finger pressure.

Surface prep is important for successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblocks, or solvents such as acetone can impact adhesion. Use Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator to achieve the best results.

Adhesive Patches

These adhesive patches are perfect for people who don't want to be waiting until they are back on the trail. Apply the self-adhesive patch then roll it over.

Clean the area thoroughly Then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface which helps glue stick. Apply a thin layer of glue over the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at least large as the patch. Wait for the glue welcome to avon become tacky, then press the patch down with a firm pressure and hold it in place.

This kit comes with two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric patch for repair and a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive and sealant. Ideal for strengthening damaged sleeping bags, tents, rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a repair kit for emergencies in your luggage whenever you travel. You never know when a gadget will fail or become damaged. It's good to have the tools to repair it. Rep kits include all the tools required to make repairs in one place. Each kit is comprised of items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker repair and tool pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl, the gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue thread bonded to nylon, glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.