When you are backpacking, it is important to bring the right supplies. One item that can be especially useful is duct tape.
When you bring duct tape with you, it is best to roll it up so that it takes up as little space as possible. Here are some tips for rolling up duct tape for backpacking.
Step 1:
Take the duct tape off of the roll and begin to roll it up into a long cylinder shape. If you have a wide roll of duct tape, then start by rolling it up lengthwise.
Step 2:
Once the duct tape is rolled into a long cylinder shape, start rolling up the other end of the cylindrical shape until you get a tube-like shape. Make sure to keep the tightness of the cylinder even while rolling.
Step 3:
Once the duct tape is rolled into a tube-like shape, take one end and fold it over onto itself multiple times until you have created an accordion-like pattern. Do this with both ends of the tube.
Step 4:
Finally, take one end and wrap it around the entire rolled-up piece of duct tape and secure it with a piece of string or elastic band so that your taped does not unravel. You can also use smaller pieces of duct tape for added security.
Conclusion:
Rolling up your duct tape for backpacking is easy once you know how. All you need to do is roll out your duct tape into a long cylinder, then roll it into a tube-like shape and fold each end onto itself multiple times until you create an accordion-like pattern.
Finally, secure both ends with string or elastic bands and your roll will be ready! With these steps in mind, rolling up your duct tape before backpacking should be simple and straightforward.