What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great means to fix your gear until you are at the trailhead to have it fixed professionally. The trick is knowing what to do with it if you ever need it.

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Having the right tools at hand is critical when out in the field. This kit is designed with that in mind and includes all the hand tools needed to repair items in the field. The tools are all made of metal and feature only a small amount of plastic to be used in a variety of ways. The kit comes with a zippered canvas pouch for coalcracker tools, a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and Gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook along with a wooden spool an reamer, and a twist Awl.

You can order this kit together with a case (prices are shown above), or you can purchase the tools on their own.

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These tough patches have an ultra-high-performance adhesive that is applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that allows a tear to heal under pressure. Available in clear or color options, these patches provide durability against moisture, www.reps-r-us.Co.uk punctures, saltwater, sunlight and temperatures that are extreme.

If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above you might want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to metals and fabrics to provide a permanent fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and can be applied out in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours to cure before utilizing the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents with silicone impregnated packs, rainwear, and highclassps.com more. This kit includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair swatch, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Silfix repair adhesive and sealant, as well as a brush. Apply patch to clean, flat surface. Allow a minimum 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper and rub the adhesive side down using a gentle pressure.

Surface preparation is essential to successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone or oils on shoes and boots can affect adhesion. For best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed the curing process to 2 hours.

Adhesive patches

These patches are ideal for those who don't wish to sit around waiting to get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube with the included scraper, apply one of the self-adhesive patches to apply the patch.

Use the tube-scuffer for roughening the surface. This will aid the glue stick. Spread a thin layer over the patch. Cover an area that is at least big as the patch. Give it a few minutes to allow the glue to become tacky before pressing the patch down and firmly securing it in place.

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

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep an emergency repair kit in your luggage whenever you travel. You never know when something going to fail or be damaged, and you'll be glad you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to contain all the tools you require in one place to complete repairs. Each kit is stocked with items that are selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to make life easier outside. Kits include a canvas zip-up coalcraker repair pouch and tool cutting shears, twisted awl small gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue bonded nylon thread glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.