@@TheBushcraftPadawan I actually did, my friend! Commented on it, too, but I know you most likely got overrun with comments, so you probably didn't see it
I know that some camper/hiker/bush people carry needles etc to patch gear. I did too for maybe 15-20 years. Following the rule of separating gear into three piles: Used more than once, Used just once, Unused, I finally quit carrying the repair kit. I now carry “the handyman’s secret weapon” - DUCT TAPE! I cut out a panel from a smooth side of a plastic milk jug, about 2,5 inches wide by 5 or 6 inches long. I wrap 15-20 feet of tape around it. This is flexible and fits into many places in a pack. I have never ran out of tape on a trip. It can patch a hole in my canoe, a hole in an air mattress, a hole in my skin (I cut a patch out of a bandanna to cover the wound), is good fire tinder, etc, etc. Makes bipods & tripods too! The stuff has been more useful for me than the sewing/patching kit I had carried. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I've built many repair kits but try to limit it to repairs I am likely to make in the field. I am a big fan of doing better repairs back home. I carry the Victorinox Classic in my first aid kit. I have two kinds of no-sew buckles that are light but I've never broken a buckle in my limited field time. Do you wear glasses? Wire is a universal fit "eye glass screw"; just be careful to put the ends out of the way of the eye. I am not a fan of mixing kits, so I keep my first aid kit in it's own bag. Ironic though is the fact that I often put my repair kit in a pocket and then put my first aid kit on top inside that same pocket. lol
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Hi Craig, I carry some paracord. Enough to make a pair of shoelaces. I can also use the thiner core strands as tread for my needle. The paracord has a multitude of other repair uses. Great presentation and thank you for sharing. All the best 👍
@@TheBushcraftPadawan Morning Craig, Thank you for getting back to me. I have already ditched the two cable ties from my kit, great tip there, cheers! Maybe the most important part of any repair kit is prevention. I.e. looking after your kit, squaring it away as soon as you get home, storing it correctly in-between trips, and maintaining it properly as you go along. Fixing small issues at home as soon as they are noticed will prevent bigger problems on the hill. Great channel Craig and thanks again. 👍
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Just a shot in the dark brother. Haven’t seen you post a video in a few months. Hope you and the family are all well. Best wishes, PM
Hi Paul, if you watch my most recent video you'll find out why I've not been online for some time.
Thank you for checking in.
Craig, we miss you, mate! Hope all is well. And if it is, get the heck out there and make us some videos! 😂
Thanks for your kind words Chad.
If you check out my latest video you'll see why I've not been online a great deal recently
@@TheBushcraftPadawan I actually did, my friend! Commented on it, too, but I know you most likely got overrun with comments, so you probably didn't see it
I know that some camper/hiker/bush people carry needles etc to patch gear. I did too for maybe 15-20 years. Following the rule of separating gear into three piles:
Used more than once,
Used just once,
Unused,
I finally quit carrying the repair kit. I now carry “the handyman’s secret weapon” - DUCT TAPE! I cut out a panel from a smooth side of a plastic milk jug, about 2,5 inches wide by 5 or 6 inches long. I wrap 15-20 feet of tape around it. This is flexible and fits into many places in a pack.
I have never ran out of tape on a trip. It can patch a hole in my canoe, a hole in an air mattress, a hole in my skin (I cut a patch out of a bandanna to cover the wound), is good fire tinder, etc, etc. Makes bipods & tripods too!
The stuff has been more useful for me than the sewing/patching kit I had carried.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Thanks as always for dropping by, it's always appreciated 👍
You can also put a needle beneath the tape as well if you ever do need it for whatever reason
Love these little films 😊
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I've built many repair kits but try to limit it to repairs I am likely to make in the field. I am a big fan of doing better repairs back home. I carry the Victorinox Classic in my first aid kit. I have two kinds of no-sew buckles that are light but I've never broken a buckle in my limited field time. Do you wear glasses? Wire is a universal fit "eye glass screw"; just be careful to put the ends out of the way of the eye. I am not a fan of mixing kits, so I keep my first aid kit in it's own bag. Ironic though is the fact that I often put my repair kit in a pocket and then put my first aid kit on top inside that same pocket. lol
Thanks for dropping by and providing an insight into your own repair kit setup. It's really appreciated.
Don't forget to subscribe if you'd like to see more from my channel.
Good ideas. I like the needle storage in the duct tape. I also carry some spare paracord. Thanks Craig.
I'm glad you found it useful Les, thanks as always for dropping by.
Some very good ideas. Recognize the location 😊 Also carry duck tape around the water bottle which also makes the metal pot fit sungly.
+Insoles and laces Hi Insoles and laces and many thanks for taking the time to drop by my channel, watch and comment, it's really appreciated.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the positive feedback, cheers!
Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already, I'd really appreciate it, cheers! 👍
I've just found your channel (Where have I been ???) Great content, keep up the good work.
Hi Craig,
I carry some paracord. Enough to make a pair of shoelaces. I can also use the thiner core strands as tread for my needle. The paracord has a multitude of other repair uses. Great presentation and thank you for sharing.
All the best 👍
Thanks as always for dropping by.
In my tents I carry a spare length of guyline which could double up as a spare shoelace if it needed to.
@@TheBushcraftPadawan Morning Craig,
Thank you for getting back to me. I have already ditched the two cable ties from my kit, great tip there, cheers! Maybe the most important part of any repair kit is prevention. I.e. looking after your kit, squaring it away as soon as you get home, storing it correctly in-between trips, and maintaining it properly as you go along. Fixing small issues at home as soon as they are noticed will prevent bigger problems on the hill.
Great channel Craig and thanks again. 👍