I just bought a roll of duct tape but it's too large to carry in my pocket.

How can I do to carry just a reasonible amount from the large roll? Any suggestions are appreciated...

Thanks in advance

take a length of the tape and fold it over onto itself, then keep wrapping the tape over on itself until you have the amount you wish to carry.

So it ends up looking something like this


Or you could wrap it around an old credit card or something too I guess.

You mean I have to attach the sticky side with another sticky side?

The credit card idea is great though... Think I'll use it in fact

thanks a lot



This post has been edited by bert003 on 10 January 2011 - 06:16 AM

Mind if I use the credit card idea, too?

Of course you may

Just curious-- why would you need to carry duct tape around with you? I sometimes keep a roll under my sink for the rare occasion when I need it, but I really can't think of any situation when I've needed it "on the go," so to speak. Are you a plumber or something? If so, why not just put it in your toolbox?

You might never know what you find on the way...

Just today I went to supermarket and here in Malta we pay for the bags where we keep the bought items, unless we bring ones from home. Don't know you...

However I forgot to bring a bag with me and found an empty box lying around in the supermarket. However I noticed that the base was not that steady and so I used a piece a duct tape to make it more heavy duty...

So I successfully carried the box containing all the goodies home safely

cheers

Could have done with some duct tape today...or screws...bit of DIY while waiting for the maintenance department in work to get their asses in gear

I've been in many situations over the years were having a good strong sticky tape has helped out. Things like repairing a broken shoe sole, making a make-shift band-aid, repairing a ripped back pack. All kinds of things.

If your the kind of person who likes to go "MacGyvering", then Duct tape is handy to have in your back pocket.

If you think about it, you could ask the same thing about carrying a SAK with you and say why not just leave it in your toolbox.. well the answer is they are handy to have and you're not always near your toolbox when you need to use it.

100% agree!

100% agree!

I carried duct tape in my back pocket for probably 4-5 years, and what I always did was buy a small roll and remove all of the tape, or wait until I use enough off of a big roll... but basically high quality tape seems to only be sold in large rolls, so I had to wrap it from a large roll onto an empty core. It helps if the core is already flattened, otherwise you end up with ripples in the tape. THat was middle school and early high school, and I cannot possibly recollect all of the times people asked for it, especially on trips. Granted, people already knew I had it, so that's why I got asked a lot. Now, if I carried it around, I would either have to overhear someone and offer, or simply use it for myself. My tried and true favorite was Duck brand Industrial grade, or the black colored tape. Technically Shurtape is the parent brand (MacGyver's brand). 3M just leave so much residue if you ever have to remove it that I really prefer Duck.

Now that I stopped carrying it (once I started dating in high school... haha) I find myself wishing I still had it on hand all of the time. I should grab some back up the next time I'm at the store. My girlfriend already knows about my pockets full of junk, I'm sure one more thing won't change her opinion of me...

What do you think about the Gorilla Tape? I'm looking for some strong tape and Gorilla Tape is said to be the strongest.

Since I have been carrying duct tape in my pockets, I came across many situations in which the tape came really handy...

Never heard of Gorilla Tape, however I came across this website: http://uk.gorillaglue.com/eng/tapes/

I actually never carry a SAK with me, and I really can't think of any occasions when I would have needed one. Although, I have to admit that as a kid I sometimes carried one, but that was mainly because I was "playing" MacGyver. It wasn't for any practical purpose, it was more like, "Hey, Mac does this, so I'm gonna do it too!"

Oh well, I guess I lead a dull life compared to the rest of you. I just find that I never need duct tape or SAKs.

Miasma,

It's never too late to start

Come on, just put that SAK and duct tape in your pocket... As I have already told you, you might never know what you find on the way... And, after all, there is always a first time...

Do you always carry your credit card with you? If yes, then do you always need it? But at least it's there ready to be used, should the need arise...

Cheers

SAKs are one of those things that when you have one handy you find uses for it. But you do have to be in a MacGyver mind set.

Just on a side note, this thread seems to be taking an almost condescending undertone towards those of us who carry SAKs and Duct tape. I hope I'm misreading this, as the whole reason for this site is for fans to have a safe haven away from such criticism.

Yes you are right Rockatteer...

Let us stick to the topic... Just put your vote and leave a comment if possible...

Totally agree!