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Tyvek Tape
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Overview
Tyvek Tape is a field repair tape intended for packraft use when quick fixes matter. It is described as having no stretch, with an acrylic adhesive that bonds strongly to the boats, making it suitable for holding together everything from small punctures to larger tears when a repair backing is not available. It is not the right choice for floors or valves, so it is best kept for the specific repairs it handles well. For backcountry travel, it can be wrapped around a paddle shaft or water bottle so it is close at hand when needed.
Why Hunters Choose the Dupont
Repairs Everything
From pinholes to large tears
No-stretch Construction
Helps hold damaged sections together
Acrylic Adhesive
Bonds extremely well to compatible
Available Full
Roll and mini roll sizes
Compact Enough
To wrap around a paddle
Key Features
- Packraft repair tape designed for everything from pinholes to major tears.
- No-stretch construction helps hold large tears together during field repairs.
- Acrylic adhesive bonds strongly to compatible boats.
- Available in a 165-foot full roll for group trips or splitting with friends.
- Mini roll offers a compact option for individual use.
- Can be wrapped around a paddle shaft or water bottle for field carry.
Best Used For
- Packraft users needing emergency repair tape for pinholes, tears, and field fixes
- Group trip leaders wanting a full roll to share among multiple paddlers
- Solo hunters and anglers packing a compact mini roll for personal repair kits
- Field travelers who want tape wrapped on a paddle shaft or water bottle
- Users needing a strong adhesive tape for boat repairs, excluding floors and valves
Specifications
| Long Description | Tyvek Tape is the packraft version of duct tape. It can repair everything from a pinhole to a packraft that has been shredded by a grizzly bear. Tyvek Tape has no stretch and its acrylic adhesive bonds extremely well to our boats (too well in fact - read the Field Repair Notes) so it can hold a large tear together even if you don't have Tenacious Tape backing. The only things it doesn't repair well are floors (due to their dimpled surface) and valves. Wrap it around your paddle shaft or water bottle when you head into the field. We offer both a 165 foot full roll and a ~17 foot mini roll. The full roll is a good option for splitting with friends or large group trips, while the mini roll is perfect for individual use. |
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Pros
- Repairs everything from pinholes to large tears in packraft material
- No-stretch construction helps hold damaged sections together during field repairs
- Acrylic adhesive bonds extremely well to compatible boats
- Available in full roll and mini roll sizes for different trip needs
- Compact enough to wrap around a paddle shaft or water bottle
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Not suited for floor repairs, since the dimpled surface limits how well the tape bonds there.
- It is not a good choice for valve repairs, so another repair method may still be needed for that part of the boat.
- The acrylic adhesive bonds very strongly to the boats, which can make removal or field repair handling less straightforward.
- The full roll is more than many solo users need, while the mini roll may be the more practical option for individual trips.
Suggested Comparisons
- Packraft repair tape
- General-purpose field repair tape
- Paddle and gear repair tape
- Backcountry repair supplies
Suggested Accessories
- Packraft repair tape
- Field repair kit
- Paddle shaft wrap
- Water bottle wrap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyvek Tape used for on a packraft trip?
Tyvek Tape is described as the packraft version of duct tape. It is intended for field repairs on packrafts, including repairs from a pinhole to a large tear.
Can Tyvek Tape be used for major packraft damage?
The product description says it can repair damage ranging from a pinhole to a packraft that has been shredded by a grizzly bear. It also notes that it can hold a large tear together even without Tenacious Tape backing.
Are there any packraft parts Tyvek Tape does not repair well?
Yes. The description says it does not repair floors well because of their dimpled surface, and it does not repair valves well.
What roll sizes are available?
Two roll sizes are listed: a 165 foot full roll and a approximately 17 foot mini roll.
Is Tyvek Tape only for packraft repairs?
The source specifically describes it for packraft repair, but also says you can wrap it around a paddle shaft or water bottle when heading into the field.