A gear repair kit lets you mend torn packs, tents, clothing and boots when you cannot replace them. In a bag packed for leaving home for good, it keeps the gear you carry working for the long term.
A gear repair kit keeps your pack, tent, clothing and boots working when replacements are far away. Choose one built around the gear you actually carry.
- Coverage: Look for fabric patches, seam sealer, cordage, cable ties, safety pins and a strong tape that together fix tears, broken straps and split seams.
- Size: Pick a kit that fits in a palm-sized pouch so it rides in your bag without crowding out food and water.
- Durability: Choose a water-resistant case with a sturdy zipper so patches and adhesives stay clean and dry.
- Shelf life: Check tape and adhesives once a year and replace any that have dried out or lost their stick.
- Match your gear: Add spare buckles, zipper pulls and a tent pole splint sized to the items in your own bag.
