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  • Got a rip in your hiking gear? Check out these great repair products.
  • Laurie Hurley

Got a rip in your hiking gear? Check out these great repair products.

We've a great range of Repair and Maintenance products in stock at Wild Side Sports. Here are some of the best McNett products that every outdoor enthusiast should have in their tool kit. 

Seam Grip is amazing. It’s an award-winning repair adhesive that can keep you dry in any weather. It permanently seals the seams on your tent, pack and rainwear. It can repair rips, tears and holes in your equipment, too. It’s your all-purpose liquid tool in a tube. Ideal for on uncoated and polyurethane coated fabrics.

The McNett® GORE-TEX® Fabric Repair Kit is the only authorised repair kit for Gore-Tex based outdoor equipment and is an essential item for emergency repairs.
This Kit contains two adhesive-backed pressure sensitive patches made from original GORE-TEX fabric which provide a strong, flexible and water-resistant infield repair.

Easy-to-remove backing tape aids instant application or first cut to the required shape and size for repairs to holes, rips or tears etc. Repaired item can be used immediately and patches are residue-free should a more professional repair be required in future. Patches can also be ironed on to provide stronger adhesion and a more permanent repair. Patches are lightweight so can be easily stored in a wallet or back pack for later use. Suitable for fast, long lasting repairs to most Gore-Tex products and other technical breathable clothing or footwear i/e waterproof-breathable jackets, rainwear, trousers, shoes, fishing waders and camping equipment i/e backpacks etc.

Increase Visibility and reduce risk with this reflective fabric tenacious tape from McNett.Tenacious Tape Reflective Tape utilizes glass bead reflective technology to reflect light better than any coloured or fluorescent tape. Apply it on clothing, backpacks, footwear, bikes, vehicles or pet accessories etc. The ultra-aggressive adhesive sticks to almost any surface without peeling and the durable and waterproof fabric performs in both wet and dry conditions.

Last but not least is the famous Tenacious Tape

Tenacious Tape by Gear Aid is an all-purpose, weatherproof repair tape that fixes rips, holes and gashes in almost all of your outdoor gear. It stays put no matter what Mother Nature dishes out and leaves no sticky mess. Tenacious Tape comes in black, clear and popular colors, so you can match your fabric for nearly-invisible repairs. Wait 24 hours after application and you can machine wash or put it in the dryer without worrying that the repair tape will peel off.

If you've any questions, or need some advice on how to repair your gear, our staff will be delighted to help you!

 

  • Laurie Hurley