Duct Tape Survival
Duct Tape Survival
Maybe the better question would be “What can’t you do with duct tape?”. Its strength, value and durability has made it the fix all product of choice for many lazy husbands. No bug out bag or home preparedness kit is complete without at least one roll of duct tape. The survival uses for duct tape are as numerous as the stars, but today we will look at just a few.
Secure Windows and Doors
In the event of a chemical spill or dirty bomb attack in your area, you should have enough duct tape and thick plastic sheeting to seal off all of your windows and doors. If you are short on materials, consider just sealing off one section of the house and staying there. Bugging out may not be an option. Duct tape can also be used to put on windows before a hurricane to keep the glass from shattering if it is hit by flying debris.
Wrist and Leg Restraints
Being a prepper can make you a target when the neighbors run out of food. Being able to restrain people who are trying to hurt you may be a better option than the alternative.
Patching
Duct tape should be in every bug out bag. If you get a hole in your bug out bag, your tent or your shoe, duct tape will extend the usefulness of your damaged equipment by keeping it functional.
Attaching
Third world military are fond of duct tape for duplexing AK 47 magazines together. You can also use it to attach your knife to your bug out bag shoulder strap for quick access or secure your sleeping bag to the bottom of the bag.
Medical
While not a first choice for medical, it beats the heck out of bleeding out. Duct tape can be used to secure a patch of clean cloth to a large wound or a small piece can hold a small bit of tissue to act as a make shift band-aid. It can also be used to make a splint for a broken arm or leg.
Improvised Equipment
Duct tape can be used to hold trash bags together for a shelter. It can be used to tape a knife to the end of a stick to give you a spear for fishing, hunting or self defense. You can attach a light to your hat for working at night or even make a cup.
More Duct Tape Ideas
Duct tape now comes in several colors and even woodland or digital camo patterns. It can be used for improvised weapon accessories or to make objects less noticeable in the woods.
Duct tape always has a large cardboard roll in the center which wastes a lot of space in your bug out bag. An easy remedy for this is to cut the cardboard out and smash the roll together making it more compact.
Make sure you have duct tape on hand before it hits the fan!
Happy Prepping!
