What to Do With Your avon rep starter kit Kit

Rep kit is the perfect way to fix your gear until you are able to get to the trailhead and get it fixed professionally. The trick is to know what to do when you need it.

Long-term use of repaired dentures can lead to rapid bone loss, ongoing irritation, sores and pack tumors.

Tools

Having the right tools at hand is critical when out in the field. This kit was designed with this in mind and includes all of the essential hand Pack tools needed to repair items in the field. The tools are all made of metal and feature minimal plastic so they can endure the use. The kit comes complete with the coalcracker tool, a canvas zippered pouch with awl, reamer, twisted, cutting shears, gimlet (5MM), wooden spool of sinue, a bottle of coalcracker tool oil and a avon starter set of illustrated instructions.

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

Repair Patches

Consider adding adhesive patches your kit if you've got some holes in your equipment. These patches made of heavy-duty materials have high-performance glue applied on a tough polyurethane backing that allows a tear caused by pressure to recover. Available in clear or colored options they offer a long-lasting protection against abrasions, moisture, sunlight, saltwater 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. This water-tight adhesive can be bonded to fabrics and metals to provide an indestructible fix. It's ideal for repairs to drysuits and can be applied out in the field. Allow the sealant to dry for up to 12 hours before applying the repaired gear.

The most essential field fabric repair kit for nylon tents impregnated with silicone, packs, rainwear and more. This kit includes one Clean Tape patch and pack a sil nylon repair swatch and a 1/4 ounce tube of Goretex 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 from patch surface and rub adhesive with moderate finger pressure (adhesive side facing down).

Surface preparation is essential to ensure successful repairs. Oils on boots or shoes sunblock, solvents such as Acetone can affect adhesion. To get the best results, make use of Seam Grip alone or with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator to speed curing time to 2 hours.

Adhesive patches

These patches with adhesive are ideal for those who don't want be waiting until they are 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 area thoroughly and then use the tube-scuffer or sandpaper to roughen the surface, which assists in making glue stick. Then spread a thin layer of glue over the patch to cover an area that is at least as big as the patch. The glue should become tacky and then press the patch down firmly and hold it in place.

This kit comes with two adhesive-backed, clear Tenacious Tape fabric repair patches. It also includes the 1/4 ounce Seam Grip urethane sealant and repair adhesive. Ideal for strengthening damaged sleeping bags, rainwear and backpacks.

Repair Instructions

It's a good idea to keep a toolkit for repairs in case of emergency in your bag when you travel. You never know when something going to break down or be damaged, and you'll be glad to have the tools to repair it. Rep kits are designed to include all the tools you require in one place to complete repairs. Each kit is packed with items chosen by Appalachian Bushman School teachers to help you out in the field. Kits include a zip-up canvas coalcraker repair and tool pouch cutting shears, twisted awl, small gimlet (5MM) wooden spool with sinue thread bonded to nylon glass vial with needles, and coalcraker gear oil.