Duct tape

Purpose

Patch, splint, secure, seal, and improvise. Flattened rolls or wrapped lengths pack small.

Used in kits

• Basic Vehicle Emergency Kit

  Vehicle

• Winter Car Kit

  Vehicle

• Home First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Compact Camping Kit

  Camping

• Bushcraft Fire Kit

  Bushcraft

• MYOG Field Repair Kit

  MYOG

Alternatives

• Gorilla-style heavy tape— Stronger hold, harder to tear by hand.
• Tenacious Tape— The right choice for technical fabrics — see MYOG kits.

Maintenance notes

• Adhesive dies in vehicle heat within a couple of years — squeeze the roll; if it crackles, replace it.

Buying considerations

• Name-brand tape holds dramatically better than bargain tape.
• For kits: re-roll a few yards around a card or lighter instead of packing a full roll.