How can I repair a tear in a sleeping bag?

[Kevin Rooney]

Useful info for repairing a sleeping bag and tears in general.

http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gearguy/201007/20100721.html

 

[Craig]

Walmart to the rescue

“Bondex outdoor restore” This stuff is tough, waterproof and cheap.

IIRC, it was in the crafts area.

 

[JoeCedar]

I repair fabric tears with SeamGrip.

 

[DougPaul]

The first article suggests duct tape. A bad suggestion...
Duct tape glue can turn gummy and must be cleaned off before a proper repair is possible.

If you use repair tape, it is a good idea to sew the patch down when you get home. Otherwise, the edges can peel up.

Doug

 

[Chip]

I think the duct tape recommendation was tongue-in-cheek. Someone here once suggested the McNett Tenacious Clean Tape, mentioned in the article, which I now carry for quick repairs. 2 years ago my crampons shredded my precip pants. I used this stuff and they are "like new", no need to replace or repair further. This tape is very nylon and outdoors friendly.

 

[Roxi]

I used ripstop nylon Spinnaker repair tape from APS. It comes in a variety of colors and their shade of purple matched my sleeping bag perfectly!

http://www.apsltd.com/c-4455-sailrepairtape.aspx