Stuff happens. When you're on the road, broken gear can mean the difference between your ability to travel in comfort, and a miserable time.
Take, for example, glasses - for those with poor sight, a single broken temple or hinge can mean the difference between being able to cross a road safely, or having to stumble around a grocery store.
In an unfamiliar country, where functional gear is all the more important - especially in countries without easy access to mass-produced goods, one needs to be capable of fixing and keeping operational what they have.
As such, I've decided to compile a brief little guide on expedient field repairs when travelling, particularly travelling light.
Glue is probably the most versatile repair tool one can have with them. I always make sure to carry a small tube with me; from fixing plastics, to repairing or filling wood, to binding metals or fixing paper, one should always have a bit of glue.
A fantastic, cheap alternative to laminate - I try to avoid carrying my passport on me when outside, period. So, I usually carry a paper copy of my passport, or other documeents. To make them a bit ore weatherproof, I laminate the paper with tape. It's incredibly useful for fixing anything from a playing card box, to torn bills.
Duct tape is even more versatile - all of the age-old jokes and sayings about it aren't there for naught! It's great for securing loose items, for expedient field fixes, and a great waterproofer.
I cannot count the number of times