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Postby DementedCaver » Nov 29, 2006 9:56 pm

I patched it once, the patch came off...will try again. Although...I used a bicycle tire repair kit to try to patch it, any other suggestions? refering to the swago
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Postby Evan G » Nov 29, 2006 10:04 pm

My packs are made from the same material as Swaygo packs. This is what I use to patch them up:

Aquaseal Urethane Repair Adhesive

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2291

Ideal for repairing holes and tears in dry bags, wetsuits, paddling apparel and latex gaskets. Waterproofs, seals and protects against abrasion.

The industry standard for maximum strength repairs to wetsuits, dry suits and all water sports products. Flexible urethane formula waterproofs, seals and protects against abrasion. Hundreds of water sports and household uses. Use Cotolâ„¢ for cleaning and to reduce drying time from 24 to 2 hours. Flexible Urethane formula that waterproofs, seals and protects against abrasion.
Comes in 1 oz and 8 oz tubes.
Flammable - UPS ground only.


Here is some others:

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1032
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Postby JoeyS » Nov 29, 2006 10:14 pm

My parents insisted that they get me some kind of caving equipment for Christmas this year, but I really feel like I'm over equipped for the sport already (I have more lights than I could fit in a GI duffle bag)... So the only thing I could think of was a Swaygo (Merry Christmas, Scott). I have my 5 year old LC TAG pack and it's not water resistant at all. Nothing wrong with it until I try the really wet caves.. One caver was laughing at me as I emerged from an ear dipper and held my pack upside down to drain out the 2 gallons of water.. I asked Santa for the "Pit" model (medium size). I think this is about the same volume I'm used to.
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Postby Nico » Nov 29, 2006 10:48 pm

I really feel like I'm over equipped for the sport already (I have more lights than I could fit in a GI duffle bag)


hey if you wanna get rid of some, I'll take'em :laughing:
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It's worth a shot

Postby DementedCaver » Nov 30, 2006 12:10 am

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:
My packs are made from the same material as Swaygo packs. This is what I use to patch them up:

Aquaseal Urethane Repair Adhesive

Hmmm...that is worth a shot for certain. Thanks for the advice, I'll try it.
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Re: It's worth a shot

Postby Scott McCrea » Nov 30, 2006 6:46 am

DementedCaver wrote:
kver33
PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:
My packs are made from the same material as Swaygo packs. This is what I use to patch them up:

Aquaseal Urethane Repair Adhesive

Hmmm...that is worth a shot for certain. Thanks for the advice, I'll try it.

Did you get my email? I sent you instructions on how to fix holes in a Swaygo pack.
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Postby DementedCaver » Nov 30, 2006 4:57 pm

Did you get my email? I sent you instructions on how to fix holes in a Swaygo pack.

Yes, I got your e-mail...but you know that already anyhow.
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