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Patching rain pants

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Apr 11, 2022 at 9:43 pm #3746010

lisa r
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@lisina10
Locale: Western OR

I’ve got a few small tears and pinholes in the seat of my rain pants (Gore-tex, recently Nikwaxed). On hand I have Tenacious Tape and Aquaseal SR (the one marketed for shoe repair). Are either of those the best repair option or should I get something else?

Also, how long does Aquaseal last once you open a tube? Days, weeks, months, years?

Thanks!

Apr 11, 2022 at 11:04 pm #3746012

S Long
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@izeloz
Locale: Wasatch

I have always used Tenacious Tape on raingear with good results. YMMV

Apr 12, 2022 at 7:28 am #3746022

Jerry Adams
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@retiredjerry
Locale: Oregon and Washington

They say to store it in bag in freezer after it’s opened

They say it’s urethane adhesive

Seam Grip is urethane adhesive. I put it in freezer and it lasts for year(s). When I don’t put it in freezer it lasts for month(s).

Apr 12, 2022 at 8:58 am #3746034

Dan
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@dan-s
Locale: Colorado

I have also had good luck with tenacious tape on rain pants (I generally apply a small piece to both sides) … and I store urethane adhesive in the freezer. :-)

Apr 12, 2022 at 10:16 am #3746046

Rick Reno
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@scubahhh
Locale: White Mountains, mostly.

Tenacious tape… but the nylon kind, note the clear stuff. I’m not sure why they even make that.
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