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#132593 - 05/11/08 10:26 PM Best tape?
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Hey all,

There has been a lot of talk about what is the best kind of tape for first aid. I am thinking of getting just athletic tape, because it is easy, and I know its strong because I have tested it climbing crack. Any thing else? Bad-Good of different tapes...Ladies and Gentlemen, DISCUSS!
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#132596 - 05/12/08 12:05 AM Re: Best tape? [Re: climberslacker]
LED Offline
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Whatever tape works I suppose. I use 3M (transpore?) surgical tape.

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#132597 - 05/12/08 12:11 AM Re: Best tape? [Re: climberslacker]
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I have used an "electricians first aid kit" with good success from time to time. That would be black electrical tape...
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#132704 - 05/13/08 12:45 AM Re: Best tape? [Re: climberslacker]
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I second the electricians tape. I use it for all kinds of stuff. sticks great to itself but can be removed; not effected really by water, flexible etc.

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#132719 - 05/13/08 02:53 AM Re: Best tape? [Re: ]
Gills Offline
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Hi all, Am a Veterinarian and we use zinc oxide tape which is a white, waterproof, cloth tape which also has bacteriostatic properties (i.e. retards bacterial growth) this tape is really sturdy and can withstand quite a lot of punishment...(dogs chew on it!!) so i'd look into this tape for your FAK's as it has quite a few uses....

P.S. this is human grade tape.... we just use it for animals

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#132733 - 05/13/08 12:40 PM Re: Best tape? [Re: Gills]
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Thanks, and Welcome Newguy!!!
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#132740 - 05/13/08 02:06 PM Re: Best tape? [Re: Gills]
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Gills, welcome to the fire new guy. The tape you described sounds interesting. What is it's commercial name and where can we get it?

-Blast, always looking for the newest thing in bandaging
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#132742 - 05/13/08 02:45 PM Re: Best tape? [Re: Blast]
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Amazon sells it. Looks to be more of a UK item from google.
Amazon Link

I'll order a roll on my next order unless someone finds a cheaper place.

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#132744 - 05/13/08 02:57 PM Re: Best tape? [Re: LeeG]
JIM Offline
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I believe that's basically the same thing as athletics-tape. Beware if you've got a latex-allergy!

Anyway, avoid the tapes made of paper. Those are only really good for IV's and clinical use, but not for first-aid.


I also use silk tape, which is suited for people with latex-allergies:

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#132751 - 05/13/08 04:11 PM Re: Best tape? [Re: JIM]
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Can latex allergies be lethal?

I often think of first aid in terms of SAR and something we call life over limb. If it saves your life out in the bush 4 hours from any kind of help, it's often worth the risk.

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