Locate Leak
20 minInflate firm submerge or listen apply soapy water to find leak.
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Inflate firm submerge or listen apply soapy water to find leak.
Apply Tenacious Tape or glue patch per kit instructions on dry surface.
Check valve tightness and O-ring if slow leak at valve.
Reinflate wait 30 min test before committing to remote section.
Best practices for field packraft repair.
Patch on wet fabric fails in minutes — dry completely.
Multiple punctures happen — carry ample patch material.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.