What to Do With Your rep kit (visit this website link)

Rep kits are a great means of repairing your gear until you reach the trailhead for a professional repair. The important thing is to know what to do when you require it.

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Tools

It is crucial to have the right tools at the go when you are in the field. This kit was designed to meet that need and includes all the essential hand tools needed for repairing items in the field. The tools are all constructed of metal and contain the smallest amount of plastic, so they can be used in a variety of ways. The avon starter kit includes the pouch made of canvas that is zippered to hold the coalcracker tools, as well as a reamer, twist awls, cutting shears and gimlets (5MM). It also includes a bottle of coalcracker oil with illustrated instructions along with a wooden spool an reamer, as well as a twist awl.

You can pick a case for this avon kit (case pricing as shown above) or order the tools by themselves.

Repair Patches

If you've got a hole or two in your gear, consider adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches come with a high-performance adhesive pre-applied to a tough polyurethane back that allows the tear to heal under pressure. Available in clear or colored versions they offer a long-lasting protection against punctures, moisture, saltwater, sunlight and temperature extremes.

If your kit doesn't include any of the items above, you may want to consider adding a water-proof Aquaseal wader sealant. The water-tight adhesive bonds to metals and fabrics to create an indestructible fix. It's perfect for repairing drysuits, and can be applied while in the field. Allow the sealant up to 12 hours to cure before using your repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for backpacks, tents and rainwear made of silicone-impregnated polyester. It includes one Clean Tape patch and a sil nylon repair swatch, plus a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Sil-Fix repair adhesive & sealant and brush. To use, place patch over a clean, smooth surface of the damaged area, with at least 1/2 inch overlap. Remove release paper and rub the adhesive side down using a gentle pressure.

Surface preparation is vital to ensure successful repairs. Oils on shoes or boots sunblocks, or solvents such as acetone may affect adhesion. For the best results, you should make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time up to 2 hours.

Adhesive patches

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

Use the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface. This will assist the glue stick. Spread a thin layer on the patch. Cover an area that is at least large as the patch. Allow the glue to become tacky and then press the patch in firmly and hold it in place.

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

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea keep an emergency repair kit in your luggage whenever you travel. You don't know when a device will malfunction or become damaged. It's a good idea to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits are designed to contain all the items you need all in one place for repairs. Each kit is comprised of items selected by Appalachian Bushman School instructors to make life outside easier. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker tool and repair pouch, cutting shears, twisted awl small gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue thread bonded to nylon glass vial with needles, and coalcraker gear oil.