Duct tape, zip ties, and paracord share an important quality: they solve problems you didn't anticipate. That makes them valuable in emergency kits where you can't plan for everything.
A few yards of duct tape wrapped around a water bottle takes up almost no space and can fix gear, seal a wound dressing, create a splint, or repair a torn shelter. These items earn their weight.
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