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A compact repair kit for common gear failures.
Igneous Gear says:
Five common failures wreck thru-hikes: torn fabric, punctured inflatables, frayed seams, blown stitching, abrasion. The Repair Spool covers all five in 32 g. One hollow spool holds 1 yard of 1.88" Gorilla Tape, 3 yards of bonded nylon thread, two needles, four Threadlock Patches for woven fabrics, and two Airlock Patches for TPU inflatables. Tape buys time. Sewing rebuilds structure. Patches handle the leaks and tears that tape can't.
For the full reasoning, see which repair kit to carry and fixing gear on the fly. Want the same idea without the patches? See the UL Repair Spool. Want first aid built in? See the First Aid & Repair Kit.
Our Verdict
The Igneous Gear Repair Spool covers more than tape alone, combining Gorilla Tape, bonded nylon thread, two needles and specialist patches in one 36g package. The Threadlock patches are designed for woven fabrics, while the Airlock patches deal with punctures in TPU equipment such as sleeping mats and water bladders.
The contents are still intended for temporary trail repairs rather than major structural damage, but the selection is well judged for the weight.
for long-distance hiking and backpacking trips where a small equipment failure could otherwise bring the trip to an early end, this is a well judged bit of kit.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Contents
- Tape: 1 yd × 1.88" Gorilla Tape
- Thread: 3 yd bonded nylon
- Needles: 2 (34 mm × 0.6 mm)
- Patches: 4 Threadlock + 2 Airlock (36 × 28 mm)
Specifications
- Weight: 36g
