Backcountry Repair Kit

[Shane769]

So, I was wondering what kind of gear you always pack with you to repair anything that might break down on you, be it skis, stove or whatever. I figure an MT/SAK is one, but what else?

[furry]

Paracord
cable ties
duct tape
WD-40 pen

'if it moves but it shouldn't tape it; if doesn't move, but it should, WD-40'

'There are few problems in life that can't be solved with a SAK, some Duct tape or a small amount of explosive' 

[Magnus]

you may want to consider gorilla tape instead of bog standard duct tape, it is like duct tape on steroids.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

A needle a thread are usually quite handy too

[Craig]

Paracord
cable ties
duct tape
WD-40 pen

'if it moves but it shouldn't tape it; if doesn't move, but it should, WD-40'

'There are few problems in life that can't be solved with a SAK, some Duct tape or a small amount of explosive' 

As above plus mole grips, PTFE tape and a short handled adjustable spanner.

[Anthony]

Wire!

I've got some 24 gauge wire that I've started making smaller spools out of to keep in kits.

[Shane769]

As of now, my small backcountry ski kit includes:

4 - 11" zip ties
2 - 1 3/8" hose clamps
2 - super strong elastics
1 - large bore needle with strong nylon thread
1 - mini Bic lighter wrapped in...
1 - roll of approximately 5' of duct tape
1 - tube superglue


Need to still grab:
6 - bindings screws
1 - metal ski scraper, with 6-8 holes drilled into it
6-8 - self tapping screws
1 - 4' roll of hardware/heavy gauge wire
1 - spare ski basket

[donvito]

Safety pins can be useful. Some nylon strips and cordura fabric patches salvaged from an old pack or piece of gear for tent or pack repair along with a few common buckles and other plastic hardware.

[Zed]

lip balm  or is that just me   
spare batteries for your torch
pencil
lighter/matches
i love zip ties 
i carry a little note pad as forget everything, like my lip balm 

paul

[Mike 56]

I re roll black tape and duct tape on Bic pens to make them smaller to carry. I saw this on EDC.
Mike

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I re roll black tape and duct tape on Bic pens to make them smaller to carry. I saw this on EDC.
Mike

Some great idea's there mate

[sparky415]

I might have to copy that idea as well
Thanks mate!

[Shorty66]

i have the tapes rolled around my trekkingpoles. Even lighter and less individual parts to carry.

[nuphoria]

I don't leave the house without tape on me - about 10' around a credit card in my wallet at the least. I have been asked for it so many times, I would never stop carrying it

[Zed]

Zip ties have saved me a few times on late night mountain bike rides, in fact about 2 months back the bolt in my rear derailleur came out and i fitted a trusty zip tie, paracord and tape is good to carry as well,