The Most Badass Use for Duct Tape

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[@batmanonsteroids]

Really? You made a video about something that's done on yt a zillion times.

[@GruntProof]

Might even do a part 2

[@batmanonsteroids]

@@GruntProof Ok Daffyd

[@williamneal7210]

He actually did a comparative analysis via demonstration of several different types of tapes. In future, I would recommend you watching the entire video before trying to make a cogent comment.

[@batmanonsteroids]

@@williamneal7210 which, like I said, has been done a zillion times. Next time, go bother ur mom or something ffs.

[@capnpicard6146]

"Im a man, but i can change, if i have to, the government said so."

[@GruntProof]

Did you know about this before the video?

[@ironsights1809]

Yes.

[@knife_knut]

Yes. But your lighter actually started the fire…

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

@@knife_knut 🤣

[@doughboy334]

nope!

[@Patrickjohnphotography]

yes.

[@El_Courier]

Electrical tape doesn't catch fire because it's used to prevent electrical fires. Good electricians will use that stuff on wire nuts, and electrical outlets to prevent shorts and contain sparks to prevent fires.

[@JD-bd5uu]

Not exactly. Electrician rant lol: Electrical tape helps to prevent short circuits by insulating the wires and preventing them from touching, and most definitely not rated to contain sparks. The tape is considered heat “resistant” under normal conditions, “electrical” conditions, up to about 200 degrees. A flame is much hotter than that. All manufacturer claims for their electrical products are for appropriate “electrical” conditions. Black tape as it’s commonly called in the field will most certainly burn. We only use products within their rating or get called on it by the inspectors. High temp wire, heat tape, plenum rated products, etc. are used regularly in their required “electrical” conditions. Electrical tape made of PVC may have a higher flash point than cloth based products, but is still flammable.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

It can be lit with a ferro rod but it does take some preparation, if you tear it into the smallest strips you can exposing the threads inside the tape and make a "nest" it will accept a spark. However it might take some practice to get it right and its not something you want to mess with in the moment, so a bic lighter in an exotac firesleeve ensures your lighter is protected and it could be wrapped with tape to have them together. Still excellent info for those that may not know, thanks for showing!

[@NikosKatsikanis]

thx

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@NikosKatsikanis no problem 👍

[@clemsonweb]

That gorilla tape is next level. I've used it to patch tents, put on fiber glass white water paddles, hit it with a hair dryer to set the glue. Last for years!

[@jakedasnake138]

My outside mirror was broken into 3 or 4 pieces on my vehicle I used gorilla tape to put it back together and it even lasted through the winter never lost adhesion it’s good stuff!

[@maggiewagmore8778]

I do many wraps of duct tape around a ferro rod to use as a handle, and multiple wraps around my lighter as well. I have had to use the tape on a couple of occasions and it works well, as you demonstrated. I stopped using bic lighters a few years ago, opting for a Zippo with a butane insert. Hot blue, directional flame, wind-resistant and much easier to get working after being submerged. I still carry a small BIC as backup but have never needed it.

[@JamaniusFreebone]

This is pretty common knowledge in the survival community, I suppose there are some newbies that might not know

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@djocharablaikan8601]

Just carry a can of petrol with some tissues, great stuff in the rain where starting a fire isnt a problem with ignition itself but rather a problem of soaked wood. Gasoline burns hot, and it will quickly dry out the wood above it making it catch on fire much faster.

[@petesheppard1709]

New to me! When we know something so long that it has become second nature, it can be easy to forget there are still lots of people who don't know.

[@tropocal2343]

*Shit, I didn't know, don't carry duct tape, and probably wouldn't, but now I'd consider taking a few rolled up pieces.*

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

I saw Waypoint Survival do this too, he took a small strand (very small) and wrapped his matches just under the head...made them last 10 times longer with a better flame and virtually no extra pack weight. Between Gruntproof, Waypoint, Corporals corner, and the outdoor gear review I have gained one hell of an education.

[@GruntProof]

Awesome! 🍻

[@lyfandeth]

Ergh, UL rated "vinyl" electrical tape is actually supposed to be fire resistant. To prevent fires from sparking.

[@balaklava6420]

''How dare you.''

[@richardkibler3870]

I've been wrapping old credit cards with duct tape for many years,I have some with gorilla tape too.Fits anywhere just about, wrap it in wax paper,to keep it nonsticky on things,the wax paper is an xlnt fire starter & waterproof! Cheers!

[@scottsvee2465]

Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver

[@tomcatt998]

U can lead a horse to water BUT a pencil must always be lead

[@kukaliemikalie8157]

That's so Gray

[@crusader.survivor]

Very true! Because of the old school grunts among my family members, they've taught me the wonderful various uses of duct tape, and since then has always been a part of my essentials.

[@dualsportapocalypse]

I use your Duct tape trick to start my Sauna, daily. U.P. of Michigan. Very appreciated! I had no clue. Thank you!!

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@TheParallelSound]

This is in every duct tape survival video ive watched. I was expecting something actually new lol.

[@jelkel25]

Yes, I knew. Back in the day when I only had the magnesium bars, used to scrape the magnesium onto the glue side when it was windy to stop the stuff blowing away. Good combo if you have a lot of damp wood around you.

[@edza118]

Good story from SF instructor about duct tape. He was putting out check points for land navigation. Under the moss there was deer horns in shape like hook. He jumped on one side and the horns pierced his ball sack. He duct taped the balls, finished setting the checkpoints and looked for medics :D

[@herknorth8691]

Silence is golden; duct tape is silver.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Great video! Try flipping your sunglasses upside down to wear on the brim of your hat for more contact area to keep them from hitting the ground when bending over. It's been working well since recommend to me. (Just a thought)

[@stevenrobertson6656]

You can ignite Gorilla tape with a ferro rod. Tear it into 1/4 inch strips and bundle the strips together. There are lots of frayed ends that will catch a spark from the rod. It's not easy but it is possible.

[@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159]

I understand completely that of course this has been wore out on KZbin and I'm sure others but I think it's still useful in that sometimes it's got to be repeated profusely to get through to the ignorant masses and thus saving maybe one life?????? Thank you for the video sweetie hopefully you've penetrated the mind of at least one maby saving a life!!! 🥰🤠🥰

[@Cetok01]

I think it will burn more efficiently if you twist the tape instead of rolling it on itself. That would also give you more surface area to ignite your kindling.

[@aaronmcneal1698]

Dang, I thought that was common knowledge. We learned that back in the 80s in boy scouts.

[@supabiscuit]

The Greta clip had me rewinding… like no he didn’t 😂😂😂

[@edporter9355]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 loved the subliminal images at points during the presentation !!!

[@lieutenantcolonelnicholson9228]

No fire-building videos, unless it is during a freezing rain in the high dessert sage brush. Bust open 3 or 4 shells pour the powder ... (ah dang Blew All Over WIND AH!) Fortunately for me, wherever I spit turns to fire.

[@TheCobra114-o5e]

Fun fact: during Vietnam, a SAR helicopter crew had saved a downed pilot but had gotten their helicopter hit, and one of the blades were very shaky, so they landed, used duct tape to repair the blade, and took off and made it home safe and sound.

[@Fer-De-Lance]

Thank you for sharing.

[@asconajuenger]

I prefer Panzertape. It’s the German Military Tape. You can get it in civil on Internet. It’s good! Little Tipp: Wrap a few around your lighter (handleside). Then you have ever Tape in your Pocket, for all you Need.

[@rw7594]

There is also Gorilla tape for cold weather. Regular Gorilla tape doesn't stick well when it's freezing.

[@manuelschmoller2884]

Does it also catch fire as easy or even better?

[@RangerPhantomSAS]

Robbin Hood and Little John runnin through the forest...

[@ggggloveking9419]

Definitely. I keep a foot or two wrapped around my lighter just for this. Came in real handy last time I was in the woods and shit was wet

[@AlaskanInsights]

I keep a half used role of tape , pull out the cardboard center so i can flatten the role for easy packing.

[@addisonesslinger3653]

You Tube ran a dang Bud Light commercial before this video.

[@GruntProof]

🤣🤣

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Your bushcraft knowledge is much appreciated. You ALMOST ruined with that inserted shot of *_Saint Greta the Perpetually Annoyed._* Seems there are always a few New Helpful Tricks to learn. And it's good to be reminded of the value of multiple uses of mundane items. HEY, I've done years of camping, and I'm Always learning new tricks.

[@totoybalisong6371]

A good brand of electrical tape is designed to NOT catch fire. It is its job to prevent spark-prone material(i.e. wires) from starting a fire. So electrical tape not catching fire = GOOD

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Good stuff! I always got Bics on me, good common-sense uses in a pinch.

[@360Investigations]

LOL "I'm not going to start a fire" Proceeds to start a fire. Haha😂

[@savedmonkoutdoors9557]

If you cut the duct tape piece into skinny, pencil lead slivers it CAN be lit w ferro rod! Dave Canturbury had a vid many years ago on it and I have done it in the field

[@kamikazekunze]

Damn, and I thought when I substituted MRE peanut butter for heat tabs I was a badass (it burned longer and hotter)……. Great tip my good man.

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

I always thought duck tape was to keep your spouse stuck to you

[@robertcole9391]

Remember, you can't use duct tape as toilet paper. But you can use it to remove dingleberries. HA HA HA HA HA HA!

[@adriancowell6850]

Was great to compare the various types of tape, but concept was not new to me. The way that the youtube algorithm works for me, I thought it must be compulsory for every second video to be either about starting fires with duct tape, or 'what is the ultimate SHTF calibre?'.

[@andrewforward3812]

the good old GruntProof Joint 😆

[@12313846]

You can do it with a firesteel. You take a foot long duct tape. And tare it into strips lengthwise.... Then fluff it toghetter but not tight..... It has to have gaps.... Then lite it with a firesteel.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I always have a role in the shop and I always have a roll on my charter boat extremely handy extremely durable.

[@worldclassish]

I learned something thank you

[@GruntProof]

🍻

[@21theslayers]

If you take and shred it strand by strand (pulling apart with a leatherman is the easiest way) you can make a birds nest out of the fine rips and it will take a spark from flint and steel or a ferro rod

[@JohanSimonsson]

Please note that not all brands will burn, so check that your brand actually does burn. For example I did notice that some of the cheap no name did not burn (while some other no-name did burn).

[@robertdodd9623]

I believe you can ignite tape with a Ferro rod , you have to tare into small strips for more surface area and oxygen. I just joined your channel, really enjoying it , Thank You for your Service Sir .

[@Strelok3892]

Considering that electrical tape would be used with stuff that can catch of fire when it shouldnt im not surprised that it doesn't burn

[@tropocal2343]

*A rat chewed a penny size hole through the back of my young Russian Tortoise's shell.* *I thought for sure my tortoise would die because the rat ate some of it's fatty tissue, and body fluids.* *I wasn't going to euthanize him, so I used some T-Rex tape to cover the hole, and cut him loose to the back yard.* *The tape stayed on for a year through storms and it digging around rocks ect. with just a little bit of one edge coming up* *So I went to change it, it was hard to remove, and I noticed the shell was almost completely grown back, so I was careful not to tear away the mended bone.* *I put a new piece on it, and it's been there for two years now, the tortoise is alive and thriving.* *Considering it's bone, equivalent to a rib, the results are amazing, also previously thought by "experts" to be impossible.* *And now I know Duct Tape starts fires!* *The emergency qualities of Duct Tape just broadened for me!* *THANKS!* 👍

[@mrj10101]

Here’s a little hack for you Put a couple old school wood stick matches in the center of that one foot roll of duct tape you be able to use a farro rod or just strike on sand paper ,(magnesium end’s out)

[@artcianfanojr]

T Rex tape is unbelievably tough sticky stuff.

[@mickymouse3984]

1:27 little gremlin 😂

[@kennethwilson8633]

Liquor is the most common thing carried…It burns well if you aren’t one of those Craft beer Bushcraft people.

[@Ramcharger.Outdoors]

I have some duct tape wrapped around old debit and gift cards. It's much more flat than carrying a roll in a pack. I learned that from nutnfancy.

[@168Diplomat]

You can do it with a ferro rod just peel it down to very thin strips like threads.

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Electrical tape doesn't burn and also doesn't stick to skin badly, unlike any duck tape, which makes it much better in a first aid situation. T-Rex tape is very different than Gorilla tape. Electrical tape is worth carrying along side duck tape for different purposes.

[@asmith7876]

Saw a test of the various duct tape brands, including Gorilla but not T-Rex. Gorilla brand blew every other tape out of the water, no contest at all. This was it’s use as tape, not tinder! 😂I’ve never heard of T-Rex tape. Corporal’s Corner has demonstrated using a ferro rod with duct tape.

[@jovenalasis4468]

I am not surprised that electrical tape doesn't catch fire. Electrical tape is intended to cover up exposed electrical wire. If electrical wire starts to heat up for some reason, the last thing you'd want is for electrical tape to catch fire. This is why I think electrical tape is built like that.

[@sirfer69]

T. rex tape is actually better than gorilla glue tape.

[@milesrost6674]

"Stay Strong, Chase Excellence Brothers." - Godspeed

[@IvanButtkoff]

How about rolling up a bit of magnesium into the end of the tape? I have some.

[@PabloP169]

Where I come from Duct tape is NOT a cloth based tape like Gorilla tape, but a flexible tape used from joining Duct such as aircon ducts. Cloth based tapes such as Gorilla, can be torn easily across and along the tape, but Duct tape just stretches and has to be cut. Completely different products with different uses.

[@elizabethmatl2713]

It's been holding the bumper of my Mercedes for months now. 😊

[@xionix4]

I've seen gorilla tape lit from a ferro rod after being split into thin strips and bundled. *shrugs*

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

Electrical tape will melt because it doesn't have any fibers in it gorilla tape and that other tape have fibers. Whether it's material cotton or nylon or whatever it is, it has fibers that burn that's the difference. Duct tape and that other tape will not stretch but electrical tape will because it's totally made of rubbery plastic.

[@BillyBlaze7]

You can make a pretty good pocket P with it too, and subsequently works well for hair removal...

[@dominikguzman]

The T-Rex tape is really the most bad-ass tape from all. I’m from Europe so I'm using the T-Rex tape, but I like all kinds of duct tapes, when it comes to carry some tape the choice number one is always the T-Rex tape.

[@OSUJedi2022]

T-Rex ta also available in the US. I've used it quite a bit, and find it better than Gorilla tape.

[@JMark-zk5pj]

Bigfoot is not a gorilla.

[@tmart719]

I always roll a good 1-2' of gorilla tape on my bic lighters.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

I have a roll of that very tape in my bag!! We started a fire and we fix a popped raft! The water was pretty dicey in one spot and there was a downed tree and it gaft the side of the boat so I pulled out the duct tape and patched it as best I could with that stuff and we made it the rest of the way to the trail and then back to the vehicle haha it's badass stuff !

[@crazysquirrel9425]

Take 6" long by 1" wide strips of the tape and use them to wrap that lighter. Undo a strip from the lighter to start the fire with the lighter. More strips the more fires you can make. More convenient too. You aren't stuck hauling a heavy roll of tape around.

[@ManInTheWoods76]

You actually can easily use a Ferro rod to start it. Rip it into thin thin strips or expose individual threads. Either way, Ferro lights it. Form it into a birds nest, airy.

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Add Vaseline to the tape as well

[@josephrogers8213]

Duct tape used to be strong Then the bean counters made it week

[@rythmicwarrior]

Duct tape: turning. "No! No! No!" Into Mmm, mmm, mmm. 👍

[@ezenami]

..."that's what she did not say' 😂

[@sandypidgeon4343]

yep - Gorilla tape or any other duct tape works! Another option is to take a half arm length, tear off strips like spaghetti which exposes the small fibers from tearing it. Put it in a little loose birds nest, and it will light with a ferro rod. Add tinder, and Bob's yer uncle. GOD Bless

[@GeorgeBurgers-xt5hr]

Who would want electrical tape that sustains fire. That sounds really hazardous. As a retired Registered Professional Electrical Engineer I speak with some authority. The National Fire Protection Agency and Fire Marshalls in general would definitely not approve tape that sustains fire.

[@agray7209]

If you can try and capture some material below it because when the plastic pools if it has a material to congeal on it will assist and get going

[@oldnatty61]

I knew a dude who made wallets out of high speed tape.

[@XrayMike17plus1]

No suprise that electrical tape doesn't burn. It probably has fire retardants baked in, given it's intended use. Good to know about 'duct' tape though.

[@rabidzombie01]

Harry and the Hendersons. You're really showing your age man!

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

SurvivorCord from Titan Survival has jute as one of the strands in it, you can use that cord as a makeshift tinder, too.

[@davemac2505]

😂😂 "thats what she did not say"🤣🤣🤣

[@AdventureswithB.O.B.]

Fat wood! Fat wood is so small and lightweight, can also be found in nature. It's waterproof, and burns hot.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks good. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

🔥 I don't recommend burning tape because of the Cancer causing chemicals in it. I recommend burning Pine tree sap wood. It's all natural, waterproof and burns very hot !

[@jukesjointOG]

How dare you? HOW **DARE** YOU?!??!?

[@dannydenham8141]

On one of the naked and afraid shows the female contestant chose the largest role of duct tape that she could have, the first thing she made was a bikini for herself and then a loin cloth for her partner and then she made them both sandals, a water bucket and was attempting to make a hammock. This was forward thinking that was beneficial for them both. I keep a good supply. It’s in my house, barn and BoB. And around a lighter in my pocket, why, instant bandaids.

[@rcfokker1630]

I reckon it would close a wound ... maybe even serve as a tourniquet ...

[@Swish82]

Great for wet conditions too.

[@willyprendergast4945]

Nice one Gunny 👍 🎉

[@SafetyProMalta]

Glue tape etc all gorilla is good...

[@roberttravistext5091]

Scrap it up really fine with a knife and if you got tape you should have a knife , and then you can get a flame with it with a feroceriam rod.

[@getsmart3701]

Nah man, we can totally get Gorilla tape here in Europe and it is by far the best for your propose and for all proposes in fact. Gorilla tape has bailed me out so often now that I wouldn't even consider another brand (hole in tent flysheet, hole in tent floor, huge hole in tent floor (many pieces of Gorilla tapes needed), hole in waterproof jacket, fire-making aid (better than inner tube in my opinion), foot bandages, leaking water bottle etc. etc.). Thumbs and duct tape make humans what we are, well Gorilla tape is duct tape 2.0 in this humble user's opinion🙂.

[@RenThraysk]

Gorilla is pretty ubiquitous, available here in the UK at least. One brand that isn't though is RediTape, 5 yards comes flat packed and in multiple colours. Like blaze orange if want a visible flag/marker.