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Packing List: Repair Kit

Don't let a busted strap or a deflating tent ruin your trip. Pack these essentials and at all times and you'll be covered.

by: The Backpacker Editors

  • Duct tape
  • Needle and thread
  • Wire
  • Spare parts for backpack

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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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