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Post by treebeard on May 15, 2016 9:18:51 GMT -8
 I have a hole in my pack, put there by vermin that infiltrated my garage one summer. I have some shoe goo, and patch material from another pack, but I'm not sure if that would work. Do I need seal grip or something else? I'd love your input. Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 9:31:05 GMT -8
Just Me, I'd use 'Fray Check' around the edge of the hole. Also, I use Fray Check on the factory stiching affected by the hole. I'd use a pacth, with the patch edges 'Fray Checked'. For that hole, I'd put the patch on the inside or use a patch on the inside and outside. I'd use dental floss as thread. And I might consider using a sewing awl to sew with.
On the damage to the right, the zipper cover, I'd Fray Check the edges of the tear. I'd use a patch of cloth that would cover both sides of the tear and glue the patch in with 'liquid stitch.'
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Post by crawford on May 15, 2016 10:56:35 GMT -8
I agree with Ohm, I'd patch it inside and out. You could consider melting the fray edge then patching to control any additional fray. I think the dental floss would make good thread. You could also find Kevlar thread from a local fly fishing/fly tying shop and use it. No shrinkage on the thread.
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Post by BigLoad on May 15, 2016 11:05:33 GMT -8
Patch inside and out and make sure the patch is well stitched to the zipper tape. Small, tight stitches will make it last. Resistance to zipping and unzipping may vary near the patch.
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Post by markskor on May 15, 2016 12:54:48 GMT -8
Not knowing the age/quality of the backpack -
Suggest asking at your local REI or similar, who does their repairs...take it there.
Here in Mammoth Lakes, a local seamstress (someone who regularly does gear repair/knows what fabrics/thread to use/has the right tools) can usually make short work (read quality fix) your tear problem...usually less than $20 too.
BTW, a good lesson here - always open all your pack pockets at night.
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Post by rebeccad on May 16, 2016 8:21:01 GMT -8
always open all your pack pockets at night. And, apparently, in your garage! I agree about approaches to mending--if you don't feel comfortable with it, take it to a gear repair person. Otherwise, I'd probably also do a double patch, though not necessarily. Depends a bit on if there's stress on it, and if you can access to use machine stitching. Dental floss is good, but buttonhole thread is another good option, and obviously more to the point if you use a machine. It's about twice the size/strength of regular thread, so you have to use the right needle, but is very strong. I use it for most gear repairs. For the zipper cover part, it's mostly about keeping it from fraying more, so threadlock or melting will do. If you really want, you can reconstruct it with a bit of nylon, either sewn on or self-adhesive, but I probably wouldn't bother. I'm disinclined to use goo or glue; I don't expect my pack to be seam-sealed and waterproof, so it's really all about keeping the insides out and the outsides in. Bandaids, as it were. But long-lasting ones  |
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Post by treebeard on May 25, 2016 17:30:15 GMT -8
I ended up double patching, then stitching with regular thread, then applying shoe goo over the seams. It's a bit of a Frankenstein repair, but it got the job done. Poor man's solution for a poor man.
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Post by crawford on May 25, 2016 18:01:30 GMT -8
Sounds like that should work. Shoe too should seal it well. Hope it holds up for you.
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