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I love small kits. Any kind of kit, but especially for the outdoors. Over the years, I've acquired and even assembled all kind of kits ranging from first aid kits, fishing kits, and all types of survival kits. But, recently I had the opportunity to review another kind of kit and they've found a true fan in me. McNett produces and distributes all types of outdoors gear for various activities, but it was their Gear Aid Kit series that really stirred my interest.
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Most of the time when gear gets “worn out”, it’s because one defective component becomes a critical failure, rendering the entire piece of gear useless. Repair seems too expensive or too much hassle—once you’ve torn your jacket or busted a zipper, it’s trash time, right?
Not anymore: Whether it’s a torn pack, cracked buckle, ripped tent mesh, or leaky sleeping pad, Gear Aid makes a wide variety of repair products to restore pretty much anything you can break.
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As I am going over my gear, whenever I find something that is torn or frayed, I make repairs at this time. There is a company that makes a whole line of products for easy and lasting do-it-yourself repairs. That company is McNett.
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"Learn how to repair a rip in your favorite jacket in three easy steps. You'll need:
1. Scissors 2. Tenacious Tape by McNett 3. Seam Grip by McNett" Read more
-Gear School: Patch a Ripped Jacket
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"...apply a thin layer of Seam Grip.... and you'll have a bomber-tough waterproof fix."
"Ask the Gear Guy" Boys' Life (January 2010), p.13
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"... Dirt and grease inside the lining that is causing the down to clump. Get some ReviveX Down Cleaner." Read more
"Redistributing bag's down a fairly simple process" The Olympian (Oct. 09)
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"The {Camo Form} self clinging capability is phenomenal. Once this stuff is put on it stays." Read more
"McNett Camo Wrap Review" by Thomas County
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"2009 Holiday Gift Guide" Aquamira Water Bottle & Filter.
Fly Fisherman (Dec. 2009)
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"The winner: ReviveX Down Cleaner." Read more
"Fast Fix" by Nancy Prichard Bouchard, Backpacker (Sept. 09)p. 53
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"How can I repair a huge tear in my tent?" "...try McNett's Tenacious Tape..." Read more
by "Gear Guy" (August 09)
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"River, stream and lake water you find along your route requires treatment. Instead of a heavy filter, pack Aquamira Water Purifier Tablets" Read more
"Fastpacking: What is it, and why do it?" by Kate Siber
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"How Do I Clean my Sleeping Bag?" "....and a good cleaner like McNett ReviveX Down Cleaner." Read more
"Ask the Expert- Gear Chick Kristin Hostetter" Backpacker
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"The first soap to be certified by the EPA as 'designed for the environment,' Smart Suds... Great for camping..."
"Green Gear" Competitor (Aug. 09)p.18
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"Trouble heading your way? Here's what you need to know. - you'll need a gallon of clean drinking water per person, per day. You can also keep a back up filter on hand - the Aquamira Filter Pro..."
Popular Mechanics (August 2009)
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"About the size of a compact flashlight, the system measures 5 1/2" long and weighs approximately 2 oz. dry."
American Rifleman (July 2009)
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"Which of the many water treatment methods on the market is best for you? - You Want the lightest possible treatment CHOOSE Chlorine dioxide tablets such as Aquamira..."
"Which Water Treatment is for You?" Backpacker (Aug 2009), p. 54
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"Silnylon requires seam sealing to ensure waterproofness. Use a syringe to apply SilNet to all seams on the inside."
"Gear School" Backpacker (Aug. 2009), p.56
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"To patch a tiny hole, apply a drop of Seam Grip." Read More
Woolf, Marcus "Sleeping Pads" Backpacker
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"Carry a lightweight repair kit in a zip-top bag:...and a few strips of repair tape (like McNett's Tenacious Tape..)"
"Gear School" Ultralight Tents, Backpacker (Aug. 2009), p.56
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"Carry a lightweight repair kit in a zip-top bag: one small tube of Seam Grip..."
"Gear School" Ultralight Tents, Backpacker (Aug. 2009), p.56
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"You can't build a product without innovative materials. ...the most significant and game changing introductions in the market in the last 25 years"
"Material Innovations" SNews (July 2009) p. 62
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"Filling a bottle out of a cool mountain stream speaks to the rugged individualist in all of us..."
"Keep it Clean" TrailRunner (Aug. 2009), p.50
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"I suggest spot sealing with Seam Grip by McNett." Read more
"Taking Care of a Big Agnes tent"
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"...and Gear Aid's Backcountry Repair kit, with everything from SeamGrip to cord locks is best."
"What You Should Carry..." Outside (May 2009), p.79
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"Rich's Hot Tips - It's impossible to carry enough water with you all the time....."
Johnson, Rich. "Outdoor Essentials" Camp Life (May 2009), p.56
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"Repair tiny holes or rips in silnyon packs with McNett Sil Fix; use Seam Grip for all other fabrics."
"Ultralight Packs" Backpacker (May 2009), p. 59
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"This product is a solvent free formula and works in both overcast or full light conditions." Read More
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"I keep a Aquamira Frontier Filter Straw in my pocket for quick access and easy use." Read more
"10 Essentials for Outdoor Survival" (April 2009)
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"Dry in the sun, peel off any damaged coating, then apply a sealant (such as McNett Tent Sure, $7) to damaged areas." Read more
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"If you have ever seam sealed a silnylon shelter, chances are you are familiar with McNett's SilNet Silicone Seam Sealer." -by Jay Ham Read More
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"The Online Repair Guide is the first of its kind in the industry" Read more
"Industry News" OIA by Sarah Hubbard at Backbone Media
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"It uses an inexpensive Aquamira Frontier Pro water filter..." Read more
"Gravity Water Filter" by Brian Green
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"It's really surprising that something like this hasn't been developed before.- John Gustave" Read more
"Missionary-designed Mission Essentials" by Sharon Haddock April 2009
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"Problem Grungy bag. Solution Try ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner for poly fills" Read More
Woolf, Marcus "Gear School 2009: Sleeping Bags" Backpacker (April 2009)
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"Problem Flapping sole or heel. Solution Reattach it with Freesole." Read More
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"...I ended up using it to fix a leak in my old breathables..."
"Little Stuff" California Fly Fisher (April 2008)
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"Restores gear to its original condition and prolongs gear life." Read more
AquaTerraSky.com March 2009
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"First, try treating your boots with a spray-on waterproofer like McNett's ReviveX."
"Ask the Gear Guy" Boys' Life (January 2009), p.13
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"Unlike messy tapes, Camo Form wrap leaves no sticky residue when removed."
Staff, Nahc "New Products" North American Hunter (September 2008), p.B
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"What is the best odor killers for GoreTex Boots?" "Then squirt the inside of your boots with McNett's Odor Eliminator Spray to freshen them up." Read more
"Ask the Expert- Gear Chick Kristin Hostetter" Backpacker
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"The ruptures are cosmetic so far and have not resulted in any problems, and I successfully repaired the leak with McNett SeamGrip." -by Will Rietveld w/ Carol Crooker Read More
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"For permanent repair I tried McNett's Tenacious Tape... adhered very well and made a permanent repair."
-by Will Rietveld w/ Carol Crooker Read More
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"Eliminate food residue, bacteria odors and mildew with McNett's Mirazyme."
Shinn, Lora "The Fix" Backpacker (August 2008) Issue 51, p.54
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“Wash your shell only with a residue-free cleaner from McNett,... made for today’s high tech fabrics.”
"Soft Shells" Outside Buyer's Guide (Summer 2008), p.94
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"I wish I had these handy foolproof drops when my expensive battery-operated water purifier quit working..."
"Water Purification" TrailRunner (June 2008)
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"For serious funk, deodorize in a tub with McNett's Mirazyme."
Suppes, Lesley "Spring Clean Your Gear" Backpacker (April 2008), p.54
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"My favorite far-flung-trip companion is the mini McNett Frontier Pro water filter."
"The Buzz" National Geographic Adventure (March 2008), p.52
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"Torn Tent Fabric : Cover the gash as best you can in the filed with McNett Tenacious tape..." read more
"Make Your Gear Last Forever" Backpacker
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"Repair a peeling, chipped, or cracked rand–the boot's rubberized front bumper–using McNett Freesole" Read More
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"Salvage a few more years out of your favorite jacket with these zipper fixes."
Suppes, Lesley "How to Repair a Jacket Zipper" Backpacker (October 2007)
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"... recently I got to see how these leaks (pinhole leaks) can be repaired." "Smear some Aquaseal cement on the spots, let it dry overnight, and you're good to go."
"Solving Pinhole Problems" Field & Stream (October 2007), p.36
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"...it clings to itself rather than to your gear."
Murray, Jeff "Get Ready" Field & Stream (August 2007)
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"...the easiest way that I’ve found to fix the leak is a product called “aqua seal”.
"How to repair leaking fishing waders" FishingTreats.com
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"...designed specifically for today's soft-shell outerwear and will keep you dry and comfortable without forcing you to run to the rain jacket."
"Gear up with us!" Fish Alaska (March 2007), p. 39
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"...ideal for quick infield fixes to leaking waders or outerwear."
"Gear up with us!" Fish Alaska (March 2007), p. 41
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"Slash 11.4 pounds without cutting comfort or spending a fortune."
"Pack this not that" Backpacker (March 2007), p.144
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"For down, go with a cleaning product that won't strip essential oils from the feathers, such as ReviveX Down Cleaner."
"Washing your sleeping bag" Backpacker (March 2007), p. 100
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"No one wants to carry a large repair kit if at all possible. With increased interest in ultralight and super-ultralight backpacking... McNett has developed a compact, well thought out, well executed, and exceedingly light repair kit for all silicone coated nylon fabrics that weighs in at 0.8 ounces." -by Ken Knight Read More