What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep Welcome Kits are the perfect way to fix your gear until you are able to get to the trailhead and have it repaired professionally. The most important thing is to know when to do when you need it.

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Having the right tools available is essential when you are out in the field. This kit was created with this in mind and includes all of the hand tools essential 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 twist awl, reamer cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, a guidebook and a wooden spool an reamer, as well as a the twisted Awl.

You can select a case for this kit (case pricing shown above) or purchase the tools alone.

Repair Patches

You might want to consider adding adhesive patches to your starter kit avon if there are a few holes in your equipment. These heavy-duty patches feature a high-performance adhesive pre-applied to a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear to heal under pressure. The patches are available in transparent or colored versions. They ensure durability against punctures, as well as sunlight, water as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit does not contain any of the above items, consider including a bag of waterproof Aquaseal wader repair sealant. This water-tight glue will bond to plastics, welcome Kits fabrics, metals, and more for a permanent fix. It's great for repairing drysuits and can be applied while on the job. Let the sealant sit for up to 12 hours to cure before you can use your repaired equipment.

The essential field repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. It includes one Clean Tape patch and a repair swatch of sil-nylon as well as 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 at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper, and rub the adhesive side down using a moderate amount of pressure.

Surface preparation is crucial to ensure successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblocks, or solvents such as Acetone could affect adhesion. For the best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed the curing process to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

If you're out on the trail but don't have time for the full repair of your vulcaniser, these adhesive patches will allow you to get back in the saddle quickly and without waiting. Simply roughen the tube with the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches to apply it to the tube.

Use the tube-scuffer for roughening up the surface. This will assist the glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at least large as the patch. Let the glue get 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 repair patches as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive and sealant. Ideal for strengthening damaged tents, sleeping bags rainwear, backpacks, and boots.

Repair Instructions

A kit for repair in case of emergency in your bag when you travel is a smart idea. You never know when something is going to fail or be damaged, and you'll be glad that you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits come with all the tools needed to make repairs all in one spot. Each kit is stocked with items that are selected by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to simplify life outside. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker tool pouch and repair pouch. Items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make outdoor life easier.