A sewing kit lets you mend torn clothing, bags, tents and straps when replacements are out of reach. It keeps your gear in service through a long evacuation or a permanent move away from home.
A good sewing kit keeps clothing, bags and shelter gear in service when you cannot replace them. Choose one built for field repairs on heavy fabric as well as quick fixes.
- Heavy thread: Stock bonded nylon or polyester thread in neutral colors, which holds on packs, tents and denim where cotton thread wears through.
- Needle range: Carry several sizes, including a heavy-duty sailmaker or upholstery needle, so you can mend both a shirt seam and a pack strap.
- Fasteners: Look for spare buttons, safety pins and a few iron-free patches to close tears fast.
- Small tools: Pick a kit with a thread snip or small scissors and a thimble, which saves your fingers on thick fabric.
- Dry case: Choose a compact hard or zip case that keeps needles dry and rust free and fits a bag pocket.
- Quantity: One kit per bag covers a family, with extra thread and needles added for a long-term bag.
