How does everyone pack there Leuko tape?

[Elite]

Wondering how everyone picks there Leuko tape? Don’t want to bring the whole roll that weighs 5oz but doesn’t seem to stick after wrapping it around something like I do with duck tape


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[KyleR1985]

On chapstick. On trekking pole. On quiver. Around a lighter.

I always have one of those with me.

And I usually put it on before I leave for a backcountry trip. And usually that prevents me from needing to deploy during the trip. But if not, I have a few wraps in all those places.

 

[Bearwhisky]

Wondering how everyone picks there Leuko tape? Don’t want to bring the whole roll that weighs 5oz but doesn’t seem to stick after wrapping it around something like I do with duck tape


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I stick strips on old sticker backings. You can get label paper from an office supply store or use the address stickers from the post office.


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[KnuckleChild]

For all tapes I bring (duct tape, electric tape, leukotape, etc) I take the tube from old bic pen and cut a piece to the right length, then wrap the tape on that.

 

[Ten Bears]

I have it around my nalgene lite bottle that is strictly for water/mix. keep water only in my other.

 

[rayporter]

on a pen-ya got to have a pen to sign your tag.

 

[Poser]

You can put it on some wax paper and it will come off very easily with minimal glue loss.

 

[*zap*]

I wrap it around my calf so that it does not weigh my pack down.

 

[Jbxl20]

I have some wrapped around my trekking pole and some wrapped around a lighter

 

[KnuckleChild]

Also OP if you’re not already using it benzoin tincture will make that stuff stick like nobody’s business. I bought a big bottle and some tiny dropper bottles and just keep a little dropper bottle of it in my kit with the leukotape.
Wipe it over the area you’re gonna apply with a small margin, let dry, stick the leukotape on. It won’t come off until you make it come off.

 

[BIGBUCK247]

I usually wrap it on a small emergency flashlight I have in my pack but have seen others do it on trekking poles below the grip and do the other pole with electric/gaff tape.

 

[Marble]

I bring the leukotape that already has backing on it and cut some for immediate use to put in a very accessible pocket on the outside of my pack and then carry more in my first aid kit.

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[EdP]

On an old 35mm plastic film canister that holds my meds. A medicine bottle or small nalgene bottle would work as well. Essentially put it on something round that has another use but isn't exposed or handled regularly.

 

[AOberti]

I've done 5 Exo Death Hikes, and wouldn't do it without!!

 

[5MilesBack]

I just carry a 1/2 roll in my pack. It's not much weight.

 

[Dwnw/theAltitudesickness]

Agree with the lighter idea.

 

[FlyGuy]

I’ve had the same issue as the OP. I love the tape, but after wrapping it around itself on a pole/pen/lighter/etc; when I need to use the tape it just doesn’t seem to stick anymore. It’s like all the glue leaches out onto the outer surface, which also sticks to my pants/socks/etc helping to remove it from the location I need it to be. I’ve also found that even a new role will do this after a while, probably due to the heat down here in Houston.


The label backing is a brilliant idea tho. I’m going to try that.


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[Highhuntin]

Same as the label backing mentioned, I use the backing from KT tape strips, my wife uses those and I save the backing to put other tape on, or I wrap it around something round.

 

[fishslap]

I put it on before I leave and don’t mess with it. I did pack some a few times and my best strategy is to use a roll down to where it’s smaller and save it for packing. Tried putting strips on wax paper and large bandaid backing and it didn’t work.

 

[j33]

I just cut 3” pieces as the stuff I buy has the little wax paper backing like a bandaid.