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Gear Aid Seam Grip Seam Sealer

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Item # 603034

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This all-purpose outdoor sealer won the Backpacker Magazine's Editors' Choice Gold Award for 2002!

Use this handy seam-sealer on tents, backpacks, overmitts, gaiters, foulweather gear and more, or to repair small rips and holes
All seams must be sealed in order for item to be totally waterproof
Easy to use--simply squeeze lightly and draw tube across seam; seal seams from the inside whenever possible
Before use, clean surfaces with Seam Grip Pre-Cleaner (sold separately) or isopropyl alcohol
1-oz. tube is generally enough to seal all the main floor and rainfly seams on the average two-person backpacking tent

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Item 603034

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Gear Aid Seam Grip Seam Sealer Customer Reviews

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McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer

3.7

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Waterproof (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 6 customers

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Sep

2007

(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Failing Boot Soles Completed the Trip!

By SoCal Hiker Guy

from Orange County, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to use
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Difficult to Clean

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach
Car Camping
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer:

I've carried a gear repair kit for hundreds of miles of hiking. The kit doesn't weigh much but before each trip I'd look at the kit, with the Seam Seal and question the weight. Half way into a recent Desolation trip, miles from a road on our third night out, we reached camp and on checking my boots, I noticed the soles coming loose! Not now! I'm miles from help! I didn't panic but I did pull out the Seam Seal. Following instructions I glued each boot sole and clamped them with rocks. Crossing my fingers I waited. The next day, viola! Boot soles are intact. Causiously I proceeded on the trip, checking the boots. The soles held to the end and I no longer question the added weight of this item. I now don't leave home without it.

Apr

2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

seams are sticking to each other

By Camping enthusiast

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Waterproof

Cons

Sticks to its self
Worried my tent will tear

Best Uses

Comments about McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer:

I spent hours using this sealant on a 2 man backpacking tent. The factory waterproof tape on the seams had deteriorated. This product was recommended at two different REI stores. I have spent hours "painting" the seams with this product. I have allowed the seams 7 days to cure. When the tent is folded, the product sticks to other pieces of the fabric. I am not sure what to do. This was an expensive tent. I may try to put the tape over the sealant. Unsure. I worry that the end result will be a hole in my tent.

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Sticker 'n molasses

By Mogger

from Divide, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Impossible to work with
Sticks to everything

Best Uses

Reglue a crown

Comments about McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer:

Sticks to everything, and peels off when FINALLY dry 24 hours later.... this was used on a brand new rain poncho to make sure the seams would be absolutely waterproof for a trip to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos............ what a mess.

Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The description and spec are right on

By Big Joey

from Danville, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Dries to a rubbery finish
Easy to use

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer:

I only used this to seal the seams of an older REI half dome tent I have. Like the description indicated, it really was just enough to seal the bottom seam around my tent and the seams of the rain fly. I was impressed with how it dried to a rubbery and pliable finish.

One tip I have is be sure to use the hand brush that comes with it and not the screw on brush head. It takes a bit of time to squeeze the sealant onto the brush and brush it on a section at a time, but it is worth it for the results.

The only negative is that it is messy and difficult to clean up the residue that gets on your fingers - I had to use paint thinner.

Jan

2012

5.0

SeamGrip works on ThermaRest

By GBL Mike

from Muskego, WI

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer:

This adhesive worked perfectly to patch two pinholes in a thermarest sleeping pad. So impressed, i used it to patch an inflatable pillow too. Gave the tube to my friend for his patch jobs he was wanting to do.

Sep

2011

5.0

Has always worked for me

By jaquestraw

from Oakhurst, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about McNett Seam Grip Seam Sealer:

I've used this product for years as a seam sealer with no complaints. I recently used it to patch a pin hole in Thermarest pad and so far so good! Very good product in my opinion.