Kenyon Ripstop Tape vs Outdoor Research Seam Sealer

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Kenyon Ripstop Tape is the lighter option — 20 g lighter than the Outdoor Research Seam Sealer (44% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Kenyon Ripstop Tape	Outdoor Research Seam Sealer
Weight	25 g · 0.025 kg · 0.06 lb	45 g · 0.045 kg · 0.10 lb
Brand	Kenyon	Outdoor Research
Category	Repair Kit	Repair Kit

Kenyon Ripstop Tape

25 g

Self-fusing repair tape for rip stop nylon items.

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Outdoor Research Seam Sealer

45 g

Brush-on waterproof sealer for tent seams and jackets.

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Kenyon Ripstop Tape vs Outdoor Research Seam Sealer: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Kenyon Ripstop Tape wins — at 25 g it is 20 g (44%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Seam Sealer (45 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest repair kit page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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