Kifaru Repair

[morch]

I've managed to put a 2mm hole in my Kifaru tipi despite using the cinder screens :o . Any one know of anything i can use to repair the hole?

Thanks

Dave

[RGRBOX]

I would first suggest you contact Janice at Kifaru first.. but this month Backpacker magazine has a tutorial on repairing Torn Mosqito net... (Nylon)

1* if it's a clean tear, sew it shut with nylon thread, using an overhand stitch.

2* jagged holes need more reinforcement. Take a swatch of mosquito netting (In your case use another pece of the same nylon para weith rip stop tissue) or fabrich patch from your repair kit. trim it so it's half an inch bigger than the hole, and sew it into place.

3* Hates stitching? Try this no-sew repair: Place a peice of paper over the hole and secure it with masking tape- never duck tape, whicj leaves a sticky residue. Flip the netting over and brush a thin layer of SeamGrip over the paper.backed tear. Let it cure 48 hours, then peel away the tape and paper to reveal a "patch" of SeamGrip. Dust the area with talcum powder to keep it from sticking to other fabrics when packed and stored.

I've used Duct tape to do some serious repairs before...

[Brendan]

I think Kifaru advise using seam sealant on small holes and 2mm is small.

Brendan

[morch]

cheers guys, i'll give the seam sealer a go first i think.

thanks again