USGI Duct Tape

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Army 90mph duct tape
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from Brigade Quartermasters

USGI Duct Tape
Reviewed by: Bill Ames
Where to buy: Brigade Quartermasters
Cost: $7.99/$9.99

This duct tape will stick to anything!

I went canoeing and busted my el cheapo sandals getting my feet out of the mud. The straps had ripped off all the way, and I had to make repairs.

I tried 'regular' duct tape first. It wouldn't stick at all, and the sand ruined my repeated attempts to make it work . . . then my buddy gave me some of this. WOW! I was able to completely repair and improve my wet, sandy sandals with this stuff. I will never take regular duct tape on a trip again.

Pilots in WWII used to use this stuff to repair holes in their planes, hence the name. Once you use it, you'll believe it can really fly.

You can get this in black or olive drab, so it even matches colors better than the standard silver stuff. The luminous tape is great for markings, or anything you want to be able to find in the dark. Wrap some around your flashlights and other emergency supplies, or just stuff you use while camping and don't want to lose.

Duct tape is indispensable for hiking, camping and emergency car repairs. Now I have about ten rolls stashed in various places. For hiking, I take a length of tape and wrap it around itself to lighten the load and keep it compact. You can get 15 feet or so in a 1" x 2"wrap, and it'll fit into any pack.

Remember, if it moves, use duct tape. If it won't move, use WD40.

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