Gaffer's tape vs duct tape vs ?? tape?

Gaffer take won't leave a sticky residue like duct tape. Comes in a variety of widths and colors, usually black.

I've not had duct tape be as effective when it has been re-rolled. Through research, I have found out that duct tape is put onto the roll with a certain pressure that keeps duct tape 'fresh' and that's the reason that re-rolled duct tape is not as effective.

I have bought and used, whiles out backpacking, mini-rolls of duct tape and the mini rolls do keep their effective holding power when used.

Over all my experience with duct tape and its ability to survive in a backpacking situation to have been somewhat lacking, especially re-rolled duct tape. Still something is better then nothing.

Over the course of several years my re-rolled duct tape became brittle and when I tried to use it, when I needed it, the tape came apart. On the other hand, the Cuban fiber tape I had, which was lighter, stronger, and more weather resistant then duct tape, worked really really well.

Last summer my wife and I switched out our rolls of duct tape in favor of ZPacks Dyneema fiber tape.

For the record I typically take some Leukotape and gaffer tape spun onto little sections of a dowel rod. Cuts way down on the volume.

Crawford or anyone else - how well does tenacious tape work? Advantages & disadvantaged?

Thanks.

For bags/quilts, dry bags, tents, and your clothing (to include rain gear) it is excellent. A patch can stay on your jacket for years. If it is a superficial hole in a backpack, Tenacious is the way to go. If you are repairing a strap or such, I would use Gorilla tape.

My 20 degree quilt has two tenacious patches from some pesky mini-bears that wanted to taste it! Darn rodents.

I only use Gorilla tape at home but for the trail I take Coghlan's Handy Duct Tape. It is inexpensive and has a peel off backing so it lays flat, is light and compact.

If I’m repairing a strap or other high stress item I use the upholstery thread and needles with a good back stitch. That will hold.

And always keep a piece of Kenyon tape in my kit too for down jackets. It is similar to Tenacious tape.

So much info here; I'm glad I started the thread. Tenacious tape seems to be something I should have...my FF bag arrived today and while I hope to care for it effectively, accidents happen. I also have a Zpacks duplex coming, so their tape may also be useful.

Is there much difference between Gorilla tape and duct tape? I've always assumed Gorilla tape was the company just making their own branded duct tape.