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Duck Tape®: The Travel Companion

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The Duck brand knows travelers

For work or pleasure, many travelers never plan for mishaps that could spoil or delay the trip. But by packing the right tool – duct tape – you can be on your way in no time.

 

America’s beloved fix-all isn’t just for around-the-house repairs. Known for its versatility and strength, duct tape can be used in a variety of situations, whether at home or away. Below are just a few of the ways people are using duct tape to aid in their travels.

Duck Tape: The Travel Companion

For Packing

·         Use fluorescent green, yellow, pink or orange Duck® brand X-Factor™ duct tape on luggage to ensure easy identification at baggage claim

·         Secure a luggage tag to prevent it from getting lost or make a new one in a bind

·         Tape together items in your suitcase, like snorkeling supplies, so they take up less space

·         Tape tops of shampoo bottles and other bottled items to prevent spills

·         Use Duck Tape® and Bubble Wrap® to keep breakables, like souvenirs and presents, safe from damage

·         Reinforce luggage in worn areas

·         Tape items, such as shoes, to inside of luggage to keep from moving around

·         Secure and control cords of hair dryers/curling irons

·         Bundle loose items together

In the Hotel Room

·         Use as a temporary clothesline in the hotel room

·         Use Duck® brand duct tape to hide valuables (tape under hotel tables or chairs, but don’t forget!)

·         Tape window curtains together to keep sun out of hotel room

On Vacation

·         Tape together snorkeling supplies for each traveler

·         Tape plastic bags shut that contain wet bathing suits, etc.

·         Temporarily patch holes in rafts

·         Mark your beach umbrella with Duck® brand X-Factor™ duct tape for ease of spotting your location from far away

·         Keep shells inside of buckets, or tape shells together for travel

·         Cover holes or leaks in rafts, water toys, or tents

On Your Clothes

·         Temporarily repair tears and hems in clothes

·         Keep extra buttons, safety pins, thread and needles secured onto a piece of tape for ease of location

·         Remove hair and lint easily from clothing

·         Tape over holes in the toes of shoes to keep feet warm and dry

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I always bring Duck Tape when I travel! I didn't even think about half the things on this list though. Nice!

DeannaO | Date Added: 11/25/2009 1:21:00 PM

not what i xpected

furrybonesducttape1998 | Date Added: 1/1/2010 8:05:00 PM

hahaha...i got a kick out of this...yeah...its not completly realistic....but hey...you can try!!! :-D

abieboo94 | Date Added: 1/13/2011 2:59:00 PM

i bring duct tape everywhere. my friends think its hilarious, but it always comes in handy. it never hurts to have it in your carry-on:)

ducttapeninja12 | Date Added: 3/24/2011 10:06:00 PM

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