#265308 - 11/25/13 08:09 AM
Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
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Carpal Tunnel
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I suppose this isn't "new" but it's the first time I've run across them, so I thought I'd post it. I was at Wal-Mart tonite picking up some crap (soda, a few auto related items, etc) and I found some cool Duck brand duct tape sheets. It's an 8.5" x 11" sheet of Duck brand duct tape, one large piece on a big sheet of wax paper. IIRC the price was $1.88, not a terrible deal. My back-of-the-envelope calculations shows this is almost four feet of tape if you cut it 2" wide like the stuff you find on the rolls. Now looking around online for the wax-paper-backed strips it seems like a four foot chunk that's kind of accordian folded for portable use is usually around $5 or so, so this is a pretty decent price.
My plan is to cut it into strips roughly 2" wide to pack into survival/first aid kits.
Why not reroll it on a card? Well, I do that sometimes but I've noticed that with many brands this degrades the tape, and the re-rolled product often doesn't stick as well as it does new off the roll. The stuff that comes on wax paper backing or an original roll doesn't have this problem. For the record I'll say that some brands are better than others, and Gorilla tape is still very usefully sticky when rerolled. But better not to do it if you can help it. Since I've found that I often only need 6" to 8" when I need tape I think this stuff cut into strips will work well.
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#265314 - 11/25/13 04:00 PM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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My plan is to cut it into strips roughly 2" wide to pack into survival/first aid kits.
Why not reroll it on a card? Well, I do that sometimes but I've noticed that with many brands this degrades the tape, and the re-rolled product often doesn't stick as well as it does new off the roll. I've never been a fan of re-rolling duct tape, for the reasons you note. However, REI sells small rolls of SOL brand duct tape. They are tight little rolls that pack nicely. I keep a few around, in my field repair kit and what not. They have come in very handy on several occasions. The only problem I've found is that it is tough to get the last bit unrolled. SOL duct tapeRecently I noticed that Lowe's sells Gorilla Tape in a small (1" X 30 ft) roll. It is a bit larger than the duct tape rolls noted above, but still a handy size.
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#265316 - 11/25/13 04:28 PM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Bingley]
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Large sheets of duct tape? Those disasters will never know what hit 'em!
Broken windows is the first application that comes to mind... Or preventing the windows from breaking. Might be a good thing to apply before a storm, and should clean off fairly easily.
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#265327 - 11/25/13 06:06 PM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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Thumbs up for the SOL brand rolls from REI. I much prefer durapore tape over duct tape for wrapping wounds, but I keep SOL rolls in FAKs and hiking kits as the what's left tape of choice. Perfect for taping up young Tenderfoots (literally) before their first 'big' Scout hike - "Mr. Lono, why are my feet silver, what's all this tape for??"
I'll have to think a bit on how you can contour an 8x11 sheet of duct tape over size 8 feet - it might make an even more effective cover for young (and old) Scout feet.
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#265357 - 11/26/13 01:01 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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I suppose this isn't "new" but it's the first time I've run across them, so I thought I'd post it. I was at Wal-Mart tonite picking up some crap (soda, a few auto related items, etc) and I found some cool Duck brand duct tape sheets. It's an 8.5" x 11" sheet of Duck brand duct tape, one large piece on a big sheet of wax paper. IIRC the price was $1.88, not a terrible deal. My back-of-the-envelope calculations shows this is almost four feet of tape if you cut it 2" wide like the stuff you find on the rolls. Now looking around online for the wax-paper-backed strips it seems like a four foot chunk that's kind of accordian folded for portable use is usually around $5 or so, so this is a pretty decent price.
My plan is to cut it into strips roughly 2" wide to pack into survival/first aid kits.
Why not reroll it on a card? Well, I do that sometimes but I've noticed that with many brands this degrades the tape, and the re-rolled product often doesn't stick as well as it does new off the roll. The stuff that comes on wax paper backing or an original roll doesn't have this problem. For the record I'll say that some brands are better than others, and Gorilla tape is still very usefully sticky when rerolled. But better not to do it if you can help it. Since I've found that I often only need 6" to 8" when I need tape I think this stuff cut into strips will work well. Why not just purchase this duct tape which is already cut, on peel off backing, is 6 feet in length, is stored in a tough plastic sheath and retails for $2 .00 - $4.00 depending on where you purchase. I have carried these for years in my various packs and in many different use cases, I have seen no real difference in stickiness as compared to the rolls of tape. 
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#265362 - 11/26/13 02:39 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Teslinhiker]
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Why not just purchase this duct tape which is already cut, on peel off backing, is 6 feet in length, is stored in a tough plastic sheath and retails for $2 .00 - $4.00 depending on where you purchase. I have carried these for years in my various packs and in many different use cases, I have seen no real difference in stickiness as compared to the rolls of tape. I can't find any of that stuff locally, nor a good price for it online (once shipping is included). Where are you getting it?
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#265363 - 11/26/13 02:53 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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One source would be REI. They have had a $50 minimum purchase, but looking at their website just now, it states "free shipping,no minimum." They also carry something called "Tenacious tape". A small roll is 5 bucks: http://www.rei.com/product/783045/gear-aid-tenacious-tape-repair-tape
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#265364 - 11/26/13 03:01 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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I can't find any of that stuff locally, nor a good price for it online (once shipping is included). Where are you getting it?
I am in Canada and this tape can be purchased at many stores here that cater to the outdoor crowd, meaning everyone from campers to hikers to mountaineers to fishing/hunting fans. I am sure if you checked on Ebay or other online outlets, you may find it a decent purchase and shipping cost.
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#265365 - 11/26/13 04:04 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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I roll my own mini duct tape rolls and stash them in all the kits. I use aquarium hose tubing for the center. Rolls easier that way.
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#265389 - 11/27/13 08:46 PM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: gonewiththewind]
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Umm... tape is applied to windows not to prevent them from breaking, but to prevent the window from breaking into a million tiny pieces and sending glass shrapnel all over. The tape sort of controls the glass shards. Of course, if you cover the entire window with tape, this could add to the tensile strength, but then it would be dark inside.
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#265404 - 11/28/13 06:19 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: LED]
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I roll my own mini duct tape rolls and stash them in all the kits. I use aquarium hose tubing for the center. Rolls easier that way. I roll over dead gift cards. But the fact is that many/most brands aren't as sticky when they come off a re-roll as they are off the original roll. Gorilla Tape is still sticky enough to be useful but some brands are useless.
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#265425 - 11/30/13 04:38 AM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: Phaedrus]
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I flat roll Gorilla Tape on itself, starting with a 4 inch length prior to the first fold. I make my flat rolls between 10 to 20 feet . The 10' flat roll ends at ~4.5 inches and is stowed in a 3" x5" zip seal bag. The outer bag helps keep it from getting raggy or dust stained in your kit Perfect for sm. to med.size emergency and first aid kits.
I also used to take 4 , 11" strips of G Tape and stick them to empty sheets of the plastic like backer paper onto which they put sticky labels. Fold it like a accordion. You can further fold it down in half or thirds, if your careful to insure the tape is well stuck to the backer, at the folds.
Edited by acropolis5 (11/30/13 04:48 AM)
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#265475 - 12/03/13 09:43 PM
Re: Duck Tape sheets at Wal-Mart
[Re: acropolis5]
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The question should be: What cause the tape to loose its stickiness after re-rolling? IMO, there are 3 factors:
1. Greasy/dirty fingers. Use plastic painting gloves (rubber, surgical type gloves may have protecting powder residue on them);
2. Dusty air in the room (or other re-rolling location). Tough one. I would personally do that in my small, 85% ceramics tiled bathroom after running hot shower for a while to settle any dust in the air volume with vapor. Another option would be to make a "clean room" out of a brand new large enough transparent plastic bag.
3. Mechanical deformations of the tape and sticky surface. Just avoid any tension while re-wrapping, and I think, a round pencil is better than a sharp-edged plastic card as a wrapping core.
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