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What to Do With Your Rep Kit Rep kits are an excellent way to fix your gear before you are at the trailhead to have it repaired professionally. The most important thing is to know when to do when you require it. The use of dentures that are repaired at home over a long time may cause the loss of bone, irritation and tumors. You can also find out more about It is crucial to have the right tools at your side when you're out in the field. This kit was designed with this in mind, and contains all of the basic hand tools needed to repair equipment in the field. avon starter set of the tools are made of metal with only a small amount of plastic to ensure they will stand up to use. The kit includes an elasticized canvas coalcracker tool pouch including awl, reamer and twisted awl, cutting shears, the gimlet (5MM), sinue spool made of wood, a bottle of coalcracker oil and a set of illustrated instructions. You can order this kit together with a case (prices are shown above) You can also purchase the tools alone. Repair Patches If you've got a gap or two in your gear, think about adding adhesive patches to your rep kit. These heavy-duty patches feature high-performance adhesives that are applied to a tough polyurethane back that allows the tear to heal under pressure. These patches are available in transparent or colored versions. They provide durability against punctures as well as sun, moisture saltwater, temperature extremes and. If your kit does not include one of the items mentioned above You may want to think about adding a waterproof Aquaseal wader sealant. This water-tight adhesive will stick to plastics, fabrics metals and more for an enduring fix. This is great for repairing drysuits, and can be employed in the field. Allow the sealant to cure for up to 12 hours prior using the repaired equipment. The most essential field fabric repair kit for silicone impregnated nylon tents packs, rainwear, and more. The kit comes with one Clean Tape repair patch and sil-nylon swatch. Also included is a ¼ ounce of Gore-Tex Repair and Sealant Adhesive Sealant tube and brush. Apply patch to clean smooth surface. Make sure there is a minimum of ½ inch overlap. Remove the release paper, and rub adhesive side down using a gentle pressure. Surface preparation is crucial for successful repairs. Sunblock, acetone, or oils on boots and shoes can affect adhesion. For best results, apply Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing to two hours. Adhesive patches If you're out on the trail and don't have the time for a full vulcanising repair, these adhesive patches will get you back in the saddle in no time. Apply the self-adhesive patch then apply it by rolling it around. Utilize the tube-scuffer to roughen the surface. This will assist the glue stick. Spread a thin layer over the patch. Cover an area that is at least as big as the patch. Allow the glue to become tacky and then press the patch down firmly and hold it in place. This kit comes with two adhesive-backed clear Tenacious Tape pressure sensitive fabric repair patches and a ¼ ounce tube of Seam Grip urethane repair adhesive & sealant. Perfect for reinforcing damaged sleeping bags, tents, rainwear, packs and boots. Repair Instructions It's a good idea to keep a kit for emergency repairs in your bag when you travel. You never know when something is going to fail or be damaged and you'll glad you have the tools to fix it. Rep kits come with all the tools you require to make repairs in one place. Each kit contains items picked by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to make life easier for students outside. Kits include a zippered canvas coalcraker repair pouch and tool, cutting shears, twisted awl, Gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue thread, bonded nylon glass vial with needles, and coalcracker gear oil.