10 Genius Uses For Duct Tape In a Survival Situation

Duct Tape has earned a reputation for being an invaluable tool in many emergencies and survival situations. There are thousands of uses, hacks, and projects you can do with duct tape. Here are 10 next-level duct tape survival hacks that could save your life in an emergency situation.

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[lucyalderman]

I have a book with “extraordinary uses for ordinary things” duct tape has 43 things listed for uses so while showed 10 items for emergency preparedness there are always a lot more thanks

[mhernandez]

Maybe not survival item but my daughter made a duct tape wallet when she was in middle school...It was pretty cool

[KaylynnStrain]

duct tape is flammable so it can be a firestarter

[tarinindell]

Regarding duct tape for patching clothing and tarps/tents, use the tape as a patch for both the interior and exterior, then use your mini sewing kit to permanently fix the patch in place. Then you dont need to worry about the tape losing its stickiness over time due to moisture or dirt.

Also, you can use two pieces of tape with raised seams plus your sewing kit to mimic sutures if you have a larger cut. This process will keep the wound closed a lot better than just tape and bandages, and its obvious better and has lower risk of infection than actually trying to suture your skin in the field.

[Stoney_AKA_James]

Good information
As a side note:
When marking trails, place the duct tape (or any preferred material) on both sides of the tree so you can follow same path back.
And, any reference to duct tape should also mention the Mythbusters TV show!!

[Davidable]

You just reminded me that I need more duct tape. Good video. Thanks from the UK.

[midnightcrywithkate]

I am an advid camp/kayaker. I use Gorilla tape for patching my kayak if I hit a rock in the rapids and it makes a hole...I have used duct tape to repair a tarp over my tent in windy/raining conditions...when my paddle broke in the middle of an 80 mile kayaking trek, I used the tape to repair the paddle so that I could continue with my journey.

[LeArquebus]

Used gun cleaning pads and ducttape to bandage a wound under a national guard exercise. Worked like a charm.

[jadedillon]

Generally one should not put the duct tape all the way around a limb to avoid the tourniquet effect.

[daze]

Didn't mythbusters make a boat out of duct tape ?

[taraguidry]

I"ve made sandals for a kid who couldn't find there shoes with it.

[anotherfriend]

Another would be a duck tape sling, you could also put that sling on a poll and increase the distance and force of the duck tape sling, you can use it for both hunting and self defense from a distance but with any one thing practice makes perfect....

[jamessotherden]

I have used duct tape to fix a hole in a radiator a few times. Yes, it still leaked a little. But I got home.

[williamyoung]

If you apply a bandaid to a cut, a small piece of duct tape will keep it secure while working, (if you wrap all the way around, don't cut of the circulation). If you have a hole in your glove fingertips, you can repair it. Shoe falling apart, quick temporary fix. Seal flashlights. Keep some on a used up gift card in your pocket. Used it to adhere notes to damaged equipment, steering wheels, etc. Used it to hold a printer door shut. Etc.

[toml.]

Duct tape works well for starting fires. Roll some into a ball or around thin shavings.

[pboone]

Going to attempt to make a wash basin using a large pot for the template. Maybe 12 inches across and 6 inches tall that I can fold flat. Going to use your cup method for this project. Thanks for the idea.

[simonrichert]

Absolutely great vid bro 👍 And you are right it can be used for anything and everything. You mention at the start of the vid that you could probably do a whole series on duct tape alone. You are definitely right so some more duct tape related vids could be the way to go?

[DTTTTTTEEEEEECCCCCHHHHH]

Excellent, just the cup alone, nevermind all the other awesome uses. you’re one of the bright ones. unlike most you got a brain with some actual processing power 😼👍 Good ive found you

[joanamell]

As an emt..I've used duck tape and cardboard as a leg splint

[imnainggolanpm]

Although often considered as a joke, duct tape is 1 out of 2 things engineers liked.
If something shouldn't be moving, but it is, use duct tape.
The other way around, is if something should be moving, but it didn't, use WD-40