What's In Your Pack - Field Repair Kit

Do you have the tools to get back to the car when your gear doesn't work quite as you'd like? Doug and Angus take a peak into Angus's bag of mysteries to see what a wise old backcountry sage has with him at all times. While everyone's kit is different, it's worth taking the time to think through your gear and ensure you'll be able to handle those days when things don't work out as planned.

[@ted.grove.productions]

On point!

[@Matousek386]

Good video. Informative and fun. Multipurpose and lightweight. Check.

[@Mauronic100]

AI summary of all the items Here are the key items discussed: • Scraper and Microfiber Cloth: Vital for cleaning water off your ski or snowboard bases. • Skin Wax: An essential item to prevent skins from sticking. • Coban Wrap: Useful for addressing blisters or toe issues. • Multi-Tool: With various screwdriver heads and an Allen key, crucial for tightening loose parts in bindings or other equipment. • P-Tex and Lighter: For repairing scratches or holes in the base of your skis or snowboard. • Razor Blade and Duct Tape: Handy for a variety of repairs, including scraping off excess P-Tex. • Ski Strap: An incredibly versatile tool for fixing broken poles, bindings, or even creating makeshift solutions in emergencies. • Brillo Pad: Useful for cleaning glue residue from ski or snowboard bases. • Buffer Pad: Helps in applying and buffing wax on dry bases to improve glide. • Basket for Poles: Spare baskets can save the day if you lose one or need to makeshift a pole from available materials. • Diamond or Ceramic Stone: Important for maintaining and repairing edges on skis or snowboards. • Spare Binding Screws: Specific to your binding system, these can be critical if a screw is lost or stripped. • Trail Map and Goggle Cloth: Multi-purpose items that can serve their primary function or be used in a variety of unexpected ways. • Extra Batteries and Headlamp: Ensure that you have light and functional electronic devices in low light or night conditions. • Sunscreen and Emergency Food: Protects against sunburn and provides necessary energy in case of extended stays.

[@Benzknees]

Very entertaining episode, but I'd love a follow-up to explain how ski straps can be used to make good a broken binding or pole (I can how you might strap a binding to the ski base, but not how to stop it slipping back & forth).

[@cripplecreekbackcountry6800]

We have a couple more field repair videos in the works! Stay tuned!

[@Benzknees]

@@cripplecreekbackcountry6800 - Great to hear that! And definitely will keep tuning in, as your content is unmissable.