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Pitchfork’s Blog, SURVIVAL GEAR 2
Survival Repair Kits
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and more, a
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Repair Kits – 1/person
Assorted eye sc..ws
Spit evenly/person
See stash
Assorted safety pins
Split evenly/person
See stash
10-Assorted split rings
Clothes pins
Color neutral-dark
Sharpeners
At least of two sorts/person
E.g., 8 inch mill file and (small) wet stone of two abrasive surfaces
See stash
Spare parts: pack, stove, lantern
Not sure
Spare shoelaces
E.g., Lock Lace, brown
Sewing Kit
See stash
Heavy Duty Sewing Awl,
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sewing-Awl-Kit-for-Stitching-Leather-Heavy-Duty-Design_W0QQitemZ390142586554QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad64f6eba
or Chounard Expedition Sewing Kit w/ extra safety pins and large needles
Seam sealer (liquid):
Coleman (liquid), Coghlan's, and McNett, Seam Grip Sealer (liquid), etc.
Tape
Black super 2" X 10' (a waterproof, stickier, more durable version of duct) or Gorilla tape http://www.gorillaglue.com/tapes.aspx
Electrical tape 3M Scotch "Super 33+"
Seam sealer – tape or liquid
Tent/Pack patch kit:
ripstop tape
Twisted Nylon Line = WAL-MART, Chalk line
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