What to Do With Your Rep Kit

Rep kits are a great means to fix your gear before you can get to the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The trick is knowing what to do with it when you need it.

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Tools

Being equipped with the right tools is essential when working on the job. This kit was developed with this in mind, and avon ultimate welcome kit contains all of the basic hand tools needed to repair items in the field. The tools are made of metal with minimal plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit comes complete with an elasticized canvas coalcracker tool pouch including awl, reamer and twisted awl cutting shears, the gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue a bottle of coalcracker oil and a set illustrated instructions.

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

Repair Patches

If you've got holes or two in your gear, you might want to consider adding some adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches have a high-performance glue that is applied to a rugged polyurethane back that allows a tear to heal. Available in clear or colored options They offer durability against punctures, moisture, sunlight, saltwater and temperatures that are extreme.

If choose your kit kit doesn't include any of the items above it is possible to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight glue will bond to plastics, fabrics metals and other materials for an unbreakable fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits, and can be applied out in the field. Give the sealant at least 12 hours to dry before you can use your repaired equipment.

The essential field fabric kit for backpacks, tents and rainwear made of silicone impregnated nylon. The avon ultimate welcome kit (you can find out more) comes with one Clean Tape patch and a sil-nylon repair sample as well as a 1/4 ounce tube of Gore-Tex Silfix repair adhesive and sealant as well as a brush. To use, place patch over a smooth, clean surface of the damaged area, with a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap. Remove the release paper from the patch surface and rub the adhesive with moderate finger pressure (adhesive side up).

Surface preparation is essential to ensure successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblocks or solvents like acetone can impact adhesion. Make use of Seam Grip with Cotol 240 Cure Accelerator to achieve the best results.

Adhesive Patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for those who don't wish to stay in the waiting room until they can get back on the trail. Simply roughen the tube using the included scraper, then apply one of the self-adhesive patches, and apply the patch.

Clean the area thoroughly, then apply the tube-scuffer, or sandpaper to roughen the surface which helps glue stick. Spread a thin layer on the patch. Cover the area with a layer which is at the very least large as the patch. The glue should become tacky, then press the patch in firmly and secure it.

This kit comes with two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also comes with one quarter ounce of Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. It is perfect for reinforcing damaged sleep bags, rainwear and other packs.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a toolkit for repairs in case of emergency in your luggage every time you travel. You never know when a gadget may fail or be damaged. It's a good idea to have the tools to fix it. Rep kits include all the tools needed to make repairs all in one location. Each avon kit is stocked with items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to simplify life outside. Kits include a canvas zip-up coalcraker repair pouch and tool, cutting shears, twisted awl, gimlet (5MM), wooden spool with sinue thread, bonded nylon, glass vial with needles and coalcraker gear oil.