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Safety pins have tons of uses. I put them all over my pack. I also carry spare split rings,paracord, and duct tape. I also carry a small aluminum tube for tent pole repair.
Posted: Jan 27, 2012 Joel

I always keep a little tube of superglue in my kit. Remember to check this every year or so, as the tubes will dry out eventually. Also, a larger needle + dental floss is strong enough to stitch anything, even boot leather. My Leatherman Micra is the handiest tool I've ever carried. They make a similar model with pliers instead of scissors, too.
New to my kit: a 6"x6" piece of strong polyester cloth, to use for patches is needed. It's practically weightless.
Posted: Oct 15, 2011 GBPhx

I always keep a little tube of superglue in my kit. Remember to check this every year or so, as the tubes will dry out eventually. Also, a larger needle + dental floss is strong enough to stitch anything, even boot leather. My Leatherman Micra is the handiest tool I've ever carried. They make a similar model with pliers instead of scissors, too.
New to my kit: a 6"x6" piece of strong polyester cloth, to use for patches is needed. It's practically weightless.
Posted: Oct 15, 2011 GBPhx

Thread your needle before you put it in your kit.
Posted: Apr 27, 2011 atomikchicken

Make sure your needle and thread are the extra strong kind. The small needles your mom uses to patch your clothes may not be strong enough to push through pack straps. Small thread won't hold much either.
Posted: Apr 24, 2011 Chick Bowdrie

para cord works great for many repairs! Its super strong(550lbs). I always carry it everywhere I go. Even if its only a bracelet.
Posted: Jan 26, 2011 chad

I use Gorilla duct tape as well, its the strongest out there. I wrap it several times around each of my trekking poles. Fix just about anything and great for blister prevention.
Posted: Oct 01, 2010 Tristan

I learned more from these feedback posts then i did from your artical ( POOR ARTICAL )!!! I may not subscribe again.
Posted: Mar 06, 2010 Dan Jackman

Tie-wraps (the kind electricians use to bundle wires together.) You can use these to bind together all kinds of things, and a handful of 6" tie-wraps weighs less than an ounce. (I was on a sub in the Navy and these were second only to duct tape for fixing things and securing stuff we didn't want banging around.
Posted: Jan 26, 2010 Jack

How bout some glue (Gorilla quick dry) and some kite string, parachute rope, or dental floss. And how bout something to cut the wire? Gorilla also makes the best Duct Tape I've ever used...
Posted: Jun 08, 2009 HUH?

I've used a paperclip on numerous occasions to fix various backpack issues. Don't leave home without it.
Posted: Apr 22, 2009 Anonymous

Waterproof bandages combined with duck tape is a great waterproof barrier. I fixed a boat (on day 3 of a 10 day trip) with duck tape but needed the waterproof bandages to keep the ducktape from pealing off, so I know it seals out anything you can though at it
Posted: Apr 10, 2008 Dan

Safety Pins!! They have kept my pack together many times, and have many other uses.
Posted: Apr 01, 2008 Zipoff

remember the buckles break often
Posted: Mar 17, 2008 Anonymous

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