AMGA Ski Guide Ian Havlick reviews what key items he carries in his repair kit. from Irwin Colorado on Vimeo.
Repair Kit
- REI toothbrush bag
- Voile rubber ski strap
- Leatherman Crunch Vise Grip tool
- 2 large hose clamps
- 2 long zip ties
ski basket
- 2 aluminum 1/2" angle for pole repair
- Dynafit plastic toe piece
- 2 hot glue sticks
- 1 stubby lighter wrapped with Gorilla tape
- small tube Seam Grip
- Goretex patches
- sticky goretex repair tape
- 2 large rubber bands
- epoxy and popcicle stick to mix
- sawed off Black Diamond Flick-lock pole for splinting broken pole
- 6 binding screws
- spare buckles
- small hose clamps
- 6ft String
- 3 AAA batteries
- 1 watch battery
- 1 large speedy stitch needle
- pop rivets
- drill bit fro pre drilling binding screws
- small sewing kit (thread, needles, buttons)
- small chunk ski wax
- small chunk Glopstopper skin wax
- Rubber skin tail rear
- extra metal skin clip
- steel wool
Total wieght is around 2lbs but could bail myself out of a lot of situations (broken bindings, ski, pole, ripped jacket, inflatable mattress, tent, Broken boot, sticky skins or skis, a lighter for fire, etc) Many items have multiple uses. I dont carry this kit on casual outings less than a few hours, but on larger trips, guided trips, international travel this little bag is carried everyday.