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Duct tape is America’s fix-it, and its uses are endless. Duct tape can be an outdoor adventurist’s best friend, whether it’s helping repair a leaky roof, close food packages or label gear. Check out other way’s that duct tape can help you complete your next big outdoor adventure.
Step 1
· Fix holes in clothes and gear caused by wear, tear or small animals
· Repair a leaking shelter roof
· Mend a broken or torn tent, backpack or sleeping bag
· Repair or reinforce pack belt and supports
· Tie frayed shoelaces down
· Hold gaiters and rain gear together – duct tape is water-resistant
· Patch holes in netting to keep bugs away
Step 2
· Close bags and packages of food
· Make a lightweight, durable wallet to hold basic items such as money, identification and credit cards
· Keep matchbooks dry by putting them between layers of duct tape
· Tape over shoelaces so they don’t come untied
· Seal off pant bottoms or other openings in clothes to prevent contact with poisonous plants and pesky bugs
· Protect and mark water bottles
· Cover books and journals to protect them from the elements
And More...
· Tape interesting souvenirs and memorabilia inside a journal
· Make an original duct tape nametag with your trail name on it
· Tape the tops of bottles and any other containers that could potentially spring a leak
· Bundle items together to save space – the tighter things are packed, the more room there is
· Fix or make a dog leash
· Create a rope out of duct tape stuck to itself – use on tent, as a clothesline, for pulling, etc.
· Label gear with duct tape for easy equipment identification
· Mark trails in the woods to make it easier to find the way home
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I have a soft bike seat that I love. I didn't want to replace it for two reasons. 1: It is just the was I like it and 2: new seats cost too much for me. When I first taped it, it was silver. Now it is tye-dye and really awesome.
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