What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great method to fix your gear before you reach the trailhead to have it professionally repaired. The trick is to know what to do when you require it.

Dentures that are repaired at home over a long time can cause bone loss, irritation, and tumors.

Tools

Being equipped with the right tools is essential when working on the job. This kit was designed to meet that need and contains all the basic hand tools needed to repair items in the field. The tools are made of metal with minimal plastic to ensure they can withstand use. The kit comes with a canvas zippered pouch for the coalcracker tools, a twist awl, reamer, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil, illustrated instructions, a wooden spool, a reamer, and twisted Awl.

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

Repair Patches

If you've got a gap or two in your gear, think about adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These tough patches have a high-performance adhesive pre-applied to a rugged polyurethane backing that lets a tear heal under pressure. The patches are available in color or clear versions. They offer durability against punctures, as well as moisture, sunlight as well as extreme temperatures and saltwater.

If your kit doesn't include one of the items mentioned above it is possible to consider adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This glue that is water-tight will adhere to plastics, fabrics, metals and other materials for an enduring fix. This is great for repairing drysuits, and can be employed in the field. Allow the sealant to dry for up to 12 hours prior to using the repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for tents, packs, and rainwear made from silicone-impregnated nylon. The kit comes with one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair sample along with a 1/4-ounce tube of Gore-Tex Sil-Fix repair adhesive & sealant and brush. Apply patch to a clean smooth, smooth surface. Allow at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper from patch surface and rub adhesive using moderate finger pressure (adhesive side up).

Surface preparation is vital for a successful repair; oils on boots or shoes sunblock, solvents such as Acetone could affect adhesion. For best results, use Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator welcome to avon speed the curing process to 2 hours.

Adhesive Patches

These adhesive patches are perfect for those who don't want to wait until they get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, apply one of the self-adhesive patches, and apply the patch.

Clean the punctured area thoroughly and then make use of the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface, which helps glue stick. Spread a thin layer of glue on the patch. Cover the area with a layer that is at least big as the patch. Take a few moments for the glue to turn tacky before pressing the patch into place and firmly holding it in the place.

This kit contains two clear, adhesive-backed Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also includes an ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Ideal for strengthening damaged tents, sleeping bags as well as rainwear, packs and boots.

Repair Instructions

A kit for repair in case of emergency with you when traveling is a good idea to carry an emergency repair kit with you when traveling. You never know when something going to fail or become damaged and you'll be glad you have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed to hold everything you require in one location to make repairs. Each kit contains items hand selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker toolbox and repair pouch. Items picked by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside more enjoyable.