Best UL repair kit for air mattress – superglue?

Seam Grip in the tiny tube. Sure it could be smaller, but it does work to make a permanent repair. .3oz.

one caution on the little Super Glues- check them before heading out- they have a tendency to dry out- not sure if it gets a small crack or what, but found out the hard way when I needed a dab- it was solid rock

Super glue is likely not the best for this. A small thorn hole, sure. But any type of abrasion from a rock edge, etc (>1/8″) would likely not hold. It gets quite brittle. And, it washes after getting wet several times, turning white and loosing strength. For one night, sure, but it will crack and leak. It does not bond well with many plastics. I would take a small bit of adhesive designed for PU in a well sealed container.

That said, yes, I have done it. I laid some braided nylon fishing line (reel line/backer) over the hole after fraying it. Then put a couple drops on. It held up well on an old GuideLite.

I’ve had good luck with McNett Aquaseal. It’s essentially the same product as Seam Grip, but it’s a bit thicker, so it doesn’t run as bad and seems to dry quicker.

Has anyone tried repackaging glue in a straw (heat sealing both ends)?  My only complaint with the stock glue is the extra weight.

.3oz? you won’t notice it. Hide it in your spreadsheet as weight of the pad to make your repair/first aid kit lighter.

Sorry, but I count grams, not ounces. :)

For a weekend trip play the odds and don’t take anything. Since since you’re carrying a UL7 you are not that much of a gram weenie ?

Edit: possible alternative solution below.

Tenacious tape is said to work on pads.

https://www.mcnett.com/gearaid/repair-patches#10710

As a new UL 7 owner myself I think I will pick some of this as I am not enamored with the thought of dealing with glue and wait times in the middle of the night.

Super Glue is best for more rigid surfaces. I like the Tenacious Tape idea. That can be removed at home for a more permanent repair and can be used so many other ways.

Most glues used for air pads is more on the contact cement side of the adhesives world, where both surfaces are coated and allowed to dry, then bonded.

There are many bicycle patch kits that include tape style patches. 2-3 of those would make a good kit for an air pad and could patch a small hole in your sleeping bag, rain gear, water bladder, etc.

Seam grip works by itself on small punctures without a patch by filling the hole for a permanent repair.

If you’ve got sunlight Loon UV Wader Repair is instant.

And it works on damp fabric, so if you found your hole with water you are good to go without waiting for it to dry.

If sunlight isn’t available use SeamGrip or AquaSeal.  But you need at least 12 hours for strength.

Per the video above, you need glue first, and then possibly a patch.  I’m wondering if the McNett patches will work in a pinch without glue?  Or do you need to wait for the glue to dry?  The scenario in mind is the dreaded hisss whilst you are trying to sleep.  It is likely going to be cold, dark, and you are groggy.  The last thing you want to do is wait around to get a useable pad to sleep on.