1. linen and wool
   cotton and silk
2. nylon and canvas

Most tents are made of either nylon or canvas, both of which are comparatively light and water resistant.

1. It should be waxed.
   It should be black.
2. It should be synthetic.

You'll want to use waxed thread, which is both water-proof and strong.

1. between 10 minutes and one hour
   between 20 minutes and two hours
2. between 30 minutes and three hours

Depending on the severity of the problem, you should need between 10 minutes and one hour to repair a tent.

1. Tears most often occur from curious or hungry animals.
   Tears most often occur due to the tent being pitched to rigidly.
2. Tears most often occur because the tent it poor quality.

When you pitch a tent too rigidly, you promote tears in the fabric. Always make sure there is some give to your tent.

1. tree limbs and sharp rocks
   animals
2. strong winds

if you want to avoid damage to your tent, you should make sure there aren't any tree limbs or sharp rocks near the tent.

1. Fix it with repair tape.
   Sew it with waxed thread.
2. Throw the entire tent away.

There's no need to take out needle and thread for a small tear. Just tape it up with some repair tape.

1. masking tape
   scotch tape
2. ripstop nylon repair tape

Ripstop nylon repair tape is ideal for fixing small tears. Make sure to apply a liberal amount to both sides of the tear.

1. to avoid leaks
   to hide its location
2. to make sure it sticks

Always smooth out the tape as you apply it, to avoid both air and water leaks.

1. ripstop nylon
   taffeta
2. cotton

Canvas shouldn't be repaired with ripstop nylon; use taffeta instead.

1. Apply waterproofing sealer.
   Pitch the tent.
2. Let the tape set for 24 hours.

Make sure to use sealer after applying repair tape, so that your tent is indeed waterproof.

1. They should be 1/2 inch past the repair line.
   They should be one inch past the repair line.
2. They should be 1 1/2 inch past the repair line.

One common mistake is to use strips of tape that are too short. Make sure the strips of tape extend at least 1.5 inches (4 centimeters) past the repair line.

1. alcohol
   citronella oil
2. lemon juice

You can add all the citronella and sandalwood oil you want, but the main ingredient in insect repellent is rubbing alcohol.

1. epoxy
   flexible
2. organic

While it's important that the adhesive you use be strong, it's even more important that it be flexible enough that it doesn't crack when you use the new sole.

1. New soles contain many toxic chemicals.
   Human body oils repel adhesives.
2. Soles sometimes have sharp nails sticking out of them.

The body oils that humans produce repel most adhesives, so use work gloves when touching new soles.

1. stapled
   nailed
2. glued or sewn

Depending on the quality of the boot, the sole will be either glued on or sewn on.

1. one or two hours
   one or two days
2. one or two weeks

It shouldn’t take more than an hour or two to resole a boot, but take your time because it needs to be done correctly.

1. a rubber layer
   a metal support
2. a gap of air

Between the outer sole of a boot and the permanent leather layer is a rubber layer that must be cleaned before the new sole is attached.

1. Florsheim
   Nike
2. Vibram

For top-of-the-line rubber soles there is only one name: Vibram.

1. 12 hours
   24 hours
2. 36 hours

It only takes about an hours or so to resole a boot, but you should let it set for 24 hours to ensure it bonds correctly.

1. Trim it off.
   Burn it off.
2. Leave it.

The excess sole isn't useful, and to give the boot a professional finish you should trim of any excess with a sharp knife.