Inspired by a post by Brad Isaac on Lifehacker, it brought to my attention that there are virtually hundreds, if not more, ways to carry duct tape. I think the key here is to make it as portable as possible, while still providing a sufficient amount of tape. If one also plans on wrapping it around something, they may as well wrap it around something useful. So without further ado, here are the top 5 ways to carry duct tape.

1. Duck Tape Key Chain

This is by far the most convenient and definitely well constructed. The one weakness would definitely be that there isn't going to be much to work with. It is basically a 1/2" wide strip of duct tape wrapped around a teflon tape dispenser. Through a chain through it and attach it to anything.

2. Debit Card

Wrap duct tape around a prepaid debit card and not only will you have a good supply of almighty duct tape, but a little back up money if you need it.

3. Straw

This is the suggested method from Lifehacker. Simply wrap duct tape around a drinking straw and trim the edges. This makes for a lightwieght and semi-colapsable duct tape doodad. It also may come in handy if you have your jaw wired shut.

4. Sharpie

This is a method I've used for hiking and camping. Simply wrap duct tape around a small Sharpie and you are prepare with an ample supply of duct tape as well as the ability to draw a mustache on your passed out buddies.

5. Da Whole Role

If you feel you need a "full role" amount of tapefull bliss, you can always soke a role of duct tape in water overnight and tear out the cardboard backing. While this isn't very portable, you may have enough tape to make an emergancy tuxedo.

The Hennessy Hammock is known in the backpacking community as the standard for backpacking hammocks. This easy to set up shelter can house a six foot tall two hundred pound man, yet only weighs 1lb 15oz.

Specifications

• Weight: 1 lb. 15oz. / 880 gr.
• Weight limit: 200 lbs.
• Suspension System: 1450 lb. test Spectra reinforced ropes with tightly braided polyester covering
• 42" long and 1" wide webbing straps called "tree huggers"
• Hammock dimensions: 100" x 48"
• Hammock fabric: 70D nylon taffeta, 160 x 90 high count
• Canopy dimensions: - a parallelogram with - long side = 92" - short side = 65" - long diagonal = 122" - short diagonal = 105"
• Canopy fabric: 1.1 ounce 30 D silicone nylon
• Mesh: 1 ounce 20 D polyester No-See-Um netting
• Stuff sack: Logo and set up instructions printed on ripstop nylon bag
• Set up time: 2 minutes
• Packed size: 5" x 10"
• Suggested retail price: $189.00 US

This system is the ultimate for those who want to pack lite, and need to stay mobile.

Check out testimonials and tutorials: YouTube

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