Duct Tape Uses - 8 Reason Why You Should Take it on Vacation

Duct tape has got to be one of the most useful things on the market.  My dad used to say to me " if it moves and it shouldn't use duct tape, if it doesn't move and it should use WD40"  He told me as long as I had these two things in my life I would be fine!

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Now, personally I have not had the need for WD40 but I got through rolls of duct tape especially on vacation.  This stuff sticks to anything and pretty much seals it, especially on a camping trip.  Now make sure and pack it in your suitcase and not your carry on if flying as you don't want them thinking anything nasty!


Created During World War 2 to waterproof equipment, it has so many uses that are often forgotten.  I keep a roll handy all the time, and throw it in a bag for vacations and keep one in the car too!

Number 1 - Instant Band-aid.  If you love to hike or even just walking and cut your knee or any kind of injury that starts to bleed, simply grab a paper towel, napkin or whatever you have.  Fold it and place on the injury and then use a piece of duct tape to hold it there until you can get better treatment.
This way you can still enjoy your hike!

Number 2 - Waterproof a Hole in Your Boots.  If you just happen to get a slice in your boots or a hole in the bottom of your shoe, place duct tape around it and press hard against the tear and you can now continue on with your walk, or stomping through the snow or puddles, or whatever you are doing to stop the rain or puddles from getting in, this creates a waterproof barrier.  This beats wearing a bag over your foot wear!

Number 3 - Instant Fly Trap.  If you get to that rustic cottage and all you hear are buzzing flies, you can take strips of the tape about 3 feet long and hang them from the rafters or near the windows to catch many of the flies and insects.   Simply take it down and roll it up and throw it out before you leave.

Number 4 - Window Screen Repair.  Although this may not look good, it will seal those holes where the mosquitoes and flies are getting in.  This is especially important if you are trying to sleep in that cabin or cottage and you want the breeze but not the bugs which are in huge supply in the woods.

Number 5 - Instant Hem or Repair.  If your hem of your skirt, dress or pants decides to come down and there is not a needle and thread in sight, use a piece of duct tape, it will stick to the fabric and hold up your hem until you can do something more permanent.  This has saved me many times and if you split your plants or pull apart a seam, place them together as close as you can and put a piece of duct tape firmly on the wrong side of the clothing.



Number 6 - Tent Repairs.  Picture this, you are hammering in the stakes and you accidentally hit the stake through the tent, or maybe you tried to put it together quickly and a stick has gone through the thin fabric.

Do not despair!  Duct tape to the rescue.  Put a piece on the outside as well as the inside of the tent fabric for a good seal.  This works on the tent bug screens too such as at the little windows which always tend to tear.  Or the little tie pieces that always seem to fall off the tent.  Put them back on with this tape.

Number 7 - De-Lint Yourself.  Wrap some around your hand with the sticky side out and dab all over the parts of you that are full of lint or pet hair or whatever.

Number 8 - In the Car.  Does your GPS keep falling off the windshield?  Does your glove box not want to close?  Has the plastic pockets started to fall off the door of your car?  These are no permanent fixes, but can really make the difference on vacation.  My rear view mirror suddenly decided it wanted to fall off the windshield while on vacation.  Using lots of duct tape, I stuck it right back on and it stayed right where I put it.  I have also cover sharp broken plastic trim pieces on the inside of my car with this tape.  Keep on in the car.

Number 9 - Extra Idea!! Crafts!!

Crafts!!  If you have kids stuck in a tent or cottage or trailer or even the hotel room because the weather is bad, duct tape can also be used for crafts.  Create a kit ahead of time of colored forms of this tape and this book can really help.  Keep this in your arsenal of toys and projects.  This book is a really good idea.  A few rolls of tape and this book and you are set for those "there is nothing to do" moments on your vacation.

You can get this affordable selection that do all the tricks and repairs of the basic colored duct tape and get the colors instead!  This way you have it for repairs and for crafts.