[Paddlewise] Expedition Boat Repair Kit

Robert Cline asked about what belongs in a expedition boat repair kit.  Bill
Hansen replied with this list:

Denzo tape
duct tape
18 gauge steel wire
two wire clamps
two small hose clamps
about 50 feet of strong string
an epoxy "ding stick" which will set up in cold/wet conditions
a small kit of 6 oz glass cloth, epoxy & catalyst, latex gloves etc
sailmakers' needles, a little plastic "pusher" for the needles, dental floss
as the "thread"
a cheap imitaion of a "Leatherman" multi-purpose tool
hacksaw blade broken in half
good sharp knife 

I curious what others would add to the list.

I have not paddled my kayak in wilderness where my survival would depend on
my being able to fix forseeable damage to my boat.  When I paddled into the
BWCAW in canoes I was young invulnerable and able to repair the damage that
I did to one boat with pine pitch and birch bark.

As a rudder addicted kayaker I would add a spare rudder cable and repair
hardware.  I wonder as I write if my Kelty Triptease guyline would work as
an emergency rudder cable.

I would also add a small vice grip pliers.


Questions:

How much 6 ox. glass cloth and resin etc is a small kit? 2 square feet, 1
sq. yard?  
Resin to fill the weave or enough for multiple coats?
Other hardware, stainless steel nuts and bolts, foot pedal components? 

How much stuff is enough?

Dana

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