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Five important medical reasons why you should never enter the wilds without a roll of duct tape:

If you lose your Ray-Bans, it makes for an improvised pair of sunglasses. Simply rip off a foot-long piece of tape and stick it back on itself so it's no longer sticky. Cut two eye slits into the tape and tie string (or a shoelace, cord, etc.) from one end to the other to secure it to your head. The slits will limit the amount of sunlight that gets in your eyes.

If you sprain your ankle, you can wrap the tape in the same pattern as you would an ACE bandage to immobilize the joint.

If you injure your knee, you can duct-tape a sleeping pad (assuming you brought a sleeping pad) around the knee and then slightly inflate the pad.

A small piece on top of corns or calluses creates a smooth foot surface, preventing them from becoming blisters and cuts.

After cleaning a wound, you can make closure strips with quarter-inch-thick pieces of duct tape.