10 reasons to travel with Gorilla Duct Tape Posted on 26 July 2013 Every good adventurer knows there’s little that duct tape can’t fix. Gorilla Tape is a popular US product that puts other duct tapes to shame – and it’s landed in SA. Gorilla tape is a heavy-duty, double-thick duct tape that’s truly been put through it’s paces. It’s made to stick to rough, uneven, unforgiving surfaces like wood, stone, stucco, plaster and brick. Unlike some duct tapes, it has no trouble staying put on these surfaces and it’s waterproof to boot. Here’s 10 nifty uses for the near-indestructable tape while travelling Repair a cracked water bottle or a pierced hydration bladder. Make a rope by twisting one or several lengths of duct tape into a cord or rope. Fix holes in your hiking boots and patch clothing. Repair your glasses. Fix your rain gear and make it waterproof again. Make a drinking cup – use your imagination and with some genius folding create a cup. Fix holes in your tent, a broken zipper or broken tent poles. Fix a broken fishing rod. Make a clothesline. Reseal food packages. I’m sure there are plenty more ways with duct tape – you can even make a hammock – so feel free to tell us about your own nifty tricks. Click here to find your closest distributor of Gorilla Tape. Gorilla Glue stocks various other glues including super glue and epoxy. Visit their website here to find out more. Images sourced from across the web Related Posts Trialed and tested: our top camping chairs 3 August 2022 Nothing ruins sundowners or fireside chats like the lack of a camping chair. We scoured... read more Now this is the (van) life – nomads who live on the road 19 August 2021 Can anything quite compare to the freedom of having all your needs behind you and... read more Hiking gear that won’t break the bank 7 April 2021 It’s no secret that expensive hiking gear usually means lower weight, higher quality and a... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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