{"id":218,"date":"2014-12-17T16:56:11","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T16:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureproof.com\/?page_id=218"},"modified":"2022-07-06T19:00:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T19:00:19","slug":"wrap-duct-tape-around-water-bottles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/?page_id=218","title":{"rendered":"Wrap duct tape around water bottles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Civilization as we know it would crumble without duct tape. That sticky ribbon is essential for many tasks, from gear repair to hair removal. But much like prom dates or taxi cabs, it proves elusive when needed most. Fortunately, you can always carry duct tape with you by wrapping it around your water bottles, avoiding the bulky nuisance of a separate roll.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_1562\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 800px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1562 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9430-R.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9430-R.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9430-R-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9430-R-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9430-R-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">With 3 rings, each bottle could host more than 3 m\/10 ft of tape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<p>Simply stick the tape around the bottle in one or more rings, adding as many layers as you want. For best results, add subsequent layers directly on top of the layers underneath, ensuring that the bottle still fits into a holster or insulating parka. Good quality duct tape will remain usable for many months, even if the bottle is repeatedly filled with boiling water or cleaned in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"col-md-4\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_1542\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 800px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9428-ER.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9428-ER.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9428-ER-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9428-ER-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9428-ER-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Do you really want to lug this beast around with you?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>While I haven&#8217;t needed the tape to remove hair yet, I have used it to prevent blisters, waterproof holes in the tent floor, and splint up a broken paddle. What could you use it for?<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Considerations:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cylindrical, rigid bottles with a smooth surface work best (<em>e.g.<\/em>, Nalgene&#8217;s Tritan 1 litre\/32 ounce bottle). Flexible bottles, or bottles with uneven surfaces or irregular shapes, may not work as well.<\/li>\n<li>The tape will make it difficult to read the bottle\u2019s volume markings, and unwrapping the final layer may even remove painted markings altogether.<\/li>\n<li>Low quality tape will\u00a0lose the ability to stick, and turn gummy from age, wear or heat.<\/li>\n<li>You will likely carry\u00a0less tape this way than if you packed\u00a0a separate roll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Categories:<\/strong><\/em> <a title=\"MAINTENANCE &amp; REPAIR\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/?page_id=174\">Mai<\/a><a title=\"MAINTENANCE &amp; REPAIR\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/?page_id=174\">ntenance &amp; Repair<\/a>, <a title=\"FIRST AID &amp; HEALTH\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/?page_id=157\">First Aid &amp; Health<\/a>, <a title=\"SURVIVAL &amp; RESCUE\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureproof.com\/?page_id=180\">Survival &amp; Rescue<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Civilization as we know it would crumble without duct tape. That sticky ribbon is essential for many tasks, from gear repair to hair removal. But much like prom dates or taxi cabs, it proves elusive when needed most. 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