Medical tape

Purpose

Secure gauze and dressings that don’t stick on their own.

Used in kits

• Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Hunting Camp First Aid Kit

  First Aid

• Volunteer EMS Response Bag

  Professional & Field Ops

Alternatives

• Athletic/kinesiology tape— Stronger hold for joints and hot spots.
• Duct tape— A rough substitute for securing, not for skin.

Maintenance notes

• Replace when the roll dries out or loses tack.

Buying considerations

• Cloth tape tears by hand and sticks in sweat.
• Paper tape is gentler on fragile skin.