REPAIR KIT

1 DUCK TAPE

Every kit should have a roll. Has a million uses on the campsite – from temporarily patching a ripped flysheet to treating blistered feet.

2 SPARE LENGTH OF POLE

If a repair is impossible, a length of pole is the solution. Some tents come with one included but if not you should be able to buy one from your local retailer or direct from the manufacturer.

3 SELF-ADHESIVE TENT PATCHES

These will cover up any small rips or punctures in your tent’s fabric for the length of your holiday They come in various fabrics and colours – in fact, your tent might even come supplied with a patch of its own. Include a small bottle of reproofer in your kit to spray onto the patch and keep your tent protected from water ingress.

4 NEEDLE AND THREAD

Split seams and peg loops or guyline anchors coming loose are common problems. A small sewing kit will let you to deal with simple repairs like this.

5 SPARE GUYLINES

Guyropes can get worn through friction, especially the loop that goes around the peg. Pack a decent length of cord and a few adjustable runners for an instant repair.

6 SEAM SEALANT

Leaking seams can be repaired by painting sealer onto the seam. It’ll take a couple of days to dry fully – and you have to hope there will be no rain in the meantime.

7 BITS & PIECES

A wide range of spares is available at specialist stores including spring clips for poles, pole kits and sections and shock cord repair kits.