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Duct Tape a Most Versatile Tool
Duct tape is perhaps the most versatile tool found in homes today. This popular tape was first made in 1942 for the military by Johnson and Johnson. The first purpose of duct tape was to keep ammunition cases free of moisture during WWII, and because of its water proof properties it was referred to as “duck tape.”
The tapes popularity increased as military personnel started to discover that it was useful to fix aircraft, guns, even jeeps when more conventional tools were not available. When the war was over, duct tape found a new, permanent place in American society when it was utilized in by the building industry to attach heating and cooling ductwork.
Duct tape soon evolved into a rainbow of shrink wrapped rolls stacked on store shelves. Consumers took notice and soon colored duct tape was a big seller, making this one of the mostly common household tools. The tape now is found in colors such as the traditional grey, red, blue, day glow, pink and even camo for hunters.
A little known fact regarding duct tape is that, even though you can rip it with just your fingers, it is amazingly strong. For example, if you double it, duct tape can pull a car up to 2,000 pounds out of a ditch.
Duct tape has evolved into something more than a utility item in the past several years. People have begun to discover its other uses. Duct tape has become a shining star in the crafting world. The strength and flexibility, variety of color choices and wide availability of colored duct tape lends itself well to crafts such as duct tape wallets, roses, hats, duct tape purses even prom dresses. These items tend to go beyond your average craft and enter the realm of art, the pictures that have been taken of these items, are amazing, although surely they do not do the duct tape art justice. If you are interested, a quick search online will yield well written instructions to complete these projects and more.
In case the normal uses of duct tape and the crafting possibilities are not enough, duct tape is also known to help cure common warts. In fact, in a study, the patients treated with duct tape for their warts had an 85% cure rate, while the people treated with the traditional method had a 60% cure rate. Therefore, the next time you have a problematic wart, it might be wise to skip the doctors’ office and related fees and grab your purple or yellow duct tape to cure it. Remember to change the tape often, approximately once a day for best results.
Duct tape is without a doubt one of the most useful items in our homes today, in fact G. Weilacher may have summed up the importance of duct tape the best, “One only needs two tools in life: WD-40 to make things go, and duct tape to make them stop.”
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10 Indispensable Camping Tools
Going on an extended camping trip is the best way to experience the outdoors. But while camping trips can be a lot of fun, they are also potentially dangerous. You’re away from civilization and must learn to fend for yourself. To ensure that you have the best camping experience possible, make sure to bring the following ten essential camping tools.
Flashlight
It gets dark out in the wilderness. And we mean Really Dark. When you go camping, always make sure to have a flashlight available. Buy a headlamp if you can, as these leave you hands free to work. Keep extra bulbs and batteries handy.
Water bottle
You can live weeks without food, but only days without water. Keep enough water to last you your entire trip and invest in a water purification kit in case of emergencies.
Fire Starters
When you’re in need a fire, it’s good to have a reliable fire starter that won’t be affected by weather. Which is why it’s worth your while to invest in waterproof matches; they’ll keep you warm and safe from the cold at night regardless of the weather.
First Aid Kit
First aid kits are crucial to have when you’re out camping, away from hospitals and emergency rescue crews. Include in your kit a good number of band-aids, sterilized gauze, gauze adhesive, pen or pencil and paper, scissors, antiseptic, elastic bandages, and a CPR mouth barrier device.
Self-Rescue Aids
A rescue mirror and a rescue whistle should form a part of every camper’s pack. In an emergency situation, you can scream for help all you want, but your voice won’t carry far and you’ll run out of it quickly. A whistle, on the other hand, carries further and is louder. Plus, you can whistle for a lot longer than you can yell. Rescue mirrors are important in case you need to signal an overhead plane.
Non-perishable foods
Power bars and MRE’s are key for long camping trips involving heavy hiking. Non-perishables will save you time and weight, while giving you all the calories you need.
Rope
Rope is useful for building shelters and for emergency rescue scenarios. There are literally thousands of ways you might use a rope, and you never know when you’ll need it or when it would be nice to have. Learn a few basic knots, like the bowline and the square knot.
Compass
No digital map is going to replace the durability and reliability of a good old fashioned compass. Keep one with you at all times when camping.
Pocketknife
Pocketknives and other leatherman tools are good for a wide variety of tasks. Always cut away from yourself and keep your blade well sharpened.
Appropriate clothes
Dress in layers of appropriate clothes. Weather can change drastically and quickly when you’re out in the wilderness.
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Ryan Frank is a 23 year writer and blogger living in San Diego, CA.