While out shopping for Back-To-School supplies, we noticed that many retailers have begun selling “Designer Duct Tape”. From camouflage to hot pink, stripes and animal prints, who would have imagined that a household staple could also be considered trendy? So whether you like the fancy new patterns or the regular gray version, here are a few uses for this great product that you may not have thought of.Always, always pack duct tape when you’re going camping. It’s a must-have item to repair rips or holes in tents and air mattresses, and can be used to string up food so it’s out of bears’ reach.
Duct tape is so sturdy, you can use it as a rope by twisting it around itself. Use it as a backup for clotheslines, leashes, tying twine, or anything else you would normally use rope for.
If you get a splinter, a little duct tape does the trick to get it out. Cut off a little piece and gently press it to the affected area.
To get rid of unwanted flies and other flying pests without using any chemicals, make rings of tape with the sticky side out (just like the construction paper Christmas Tree garland we used to make). Hang it near a light, and then just throw the tape away.
Before you start out on your hiking trip, tape your pant legs to your boots with duct tape. This will ensure you’ll get no bites from ticks, flies, chiggers and mosquitoes.
And lastly, make sure squirrels, mice and other critters don’t chew through the rubber pipeline that connects your propane tank to your grill – reinforce the entire thing with duct tape. This is a good idea for anything else in your yard made out of rubber, as rubber is a favorite chew toy of rodents!