Best tape on Reddit
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#1
Stanley
4.4
(13)
"Stanley fat max 🤙🏻"
"I am still using a Stanley my dad got in the late ‘60’s."
"Always the Stanley Fatmax. Only tape I’ll buy after 7 years and many many tapes I’ve ran thru"
"Magnetic Stanley fat max."
"Probably the stanley fatmax."
"Stanley Carmax magnetic if commercial"
"I use a stanley 25'.. For the 10 bucks it costs me they last long enough."
"Most of the popular brands and models of tape measures come in metric or both - Stanley, Lufkin, komelon, Milwaukee, etc."
"The Stanley Fatmax is kinda the standard for anything 25' or less."
"Stanley Silver is the best bang for your buck."
#2
KT Tape
4.2
(9)
"I just use KT tape, Aka kinesiotape. It’s great for my ankle too lol."
"Anyways, I use KT tape brand, and I remove it by taking a very hot shower."
"It sticks well and it's fabric like so it's comfortable as well."
"I use the Pinotape one and it works perfectly for me."
"You could try KT tape, like the sports injury tape etc."
"I used regular KT tape which you can find in bigger sport stores."
"I switched from 3M Nexcare Micropore to KT Tape."
"KT Pro is pretty good."
"We tried something off Etsy but it wasn't the best."
#3
Milwaukee
4.1
(7)
"I like the clip on Milwaukee so much better than the fatmax and the tape feel is far superior."
"I like the Milwaukee Stud."
"I prefer the Milwaukee with the 2 side read."
"Milwaukee with the numbers underneath and a magnetic tip."
"The Milwaukee (and maybe dewalt?) have lifetime warranties."
"The standout on the Milwaukee is fantastic."
"Every day use? I go with the Milwaukee."
#4
FatMax
4.5
(6)
"Fat max all day long."
"Fat max auto lock , any fat max , they are the best!!"
"FatMax By miles."
"Fat max and second is the cheapest one."
"Fat max was in a class by itself for a long time."
"Fatmax is good, Milwaukee wide blade is also pretty good."
#5
3M
4.3
(6)
"The 3m vhb double sided works very well"
"I got 3M Scotch Mount Double Sided Mounting Tape, Holds Up To 15-lbs, Clear, 1 x 60-in."
"Blue 3M Tape. Sold individually at store under the Nexcare brand."
"3M Kapton tape - it's expensive, but get the real stuff at Grainger, DigiKey, etc, not the clone junk from Amazon."
"It still remains pliable."
"Still best to keep it warm in a pocket for best results."
#6
Motiv
4.8
(5)
"I LOVE the Motiv Fast Release tape (black and orange)."
"I like the Motiv fast release."
"The black tape is thin and has a low-friction release."
"The black motiv tape is the thinnest and slickest. The adhesive has never failed for me even after 10 games."
"I like Motiv tape, silver."
#7
Tamiya
4.6
(5)
"Definitely Tamiya, 2mm is your best bet for shoulders."
"Tamiya 2mm if u can only get 1."
"I use tamiya masking tape."
"Tamiya produces masking tape in a variety of widths."
"I used this one[Tape] for mine."
#8
Renfrew
4.6
(5)
"Renfrew tape with Yew wax."
"Renfrew + wax. Howie’s, chuck it right in the closest trash can."
"Renfrew tape. Howie’s is utter dog shit."
"As mentioned before, Renfrew is much better than Howies."
"Renfrew is much better than Howies in my experience."
#9
Stanley FatMax
4.8
(4)
"I love my Stanley Fat Max 16’ 25’, 30’."
"Yep, stanley fat max. Just send them in when they eventually break."
"My Stanley doesn't let me down. Fat Max are also great."
"I use either Stanley classic or fat max depending on the task."
#10
Leukotape
4.8
(4)
"Compeed blister plaster for heels."
"Works great, sticks to feet for days."
"Leukotape holds MUCH better than KT IMO"
"I tend to travel with Leukotape too."
#11
Hockey Tape
4.0
(4)
"You want it slick, use hockey tape."
"Try any hockey tape. Cheap and easy."
"Hockey stick tape. Easy to take on and off the tank."
"I use hockey tape, cheap and lots of colors available."
#12
RockTape
4.3
(3)
"Rock tape 3x sticky"
"You can get bulk rolls of Rocktape (10cm X 32m) from Ape Medical for $200."
"The best is called something like K6.0, Rocktape is my next favourite."
#13
Aerial Essentials
4.3
(3)
"I like aerial essential’s tape the most - I have bad hyperhidrosis and it provides good grip."
"If you like broken-in hockey tape, I recommend Aerial Essentials bar tape."
"Aerial Essentials bar tape is probably the most popular option and it's quite good (and much more budget friendly)..."
#14
Amazon
4.0
(3)
"Amazon sells 8 rolls of rainbow hued masking tape for ~14.00 CAD."
"Just look up colored labeling tape."
"I use Amazon scar tape, I assume it's all the same ingredients. I hear tape is better then gel."
#15
Ergon
4.0
(3)
"I like the ergon stuff."
"I always try new kinds."
"I’ve been using Ergon BT gravel for two seasons."
#16
Frog Tape
5.0
(2)
"Last time I had a project I used the green frog tape and it worked very well."
"It's somehow more adhesive and easier to remove."
#17
Gorilla Tape
5.0
(2)
"I use clear Gorilla Tape on my bike rack as a paint protector."
"Everything duct tape can do, Gorilla Tape can do better."
#18
Skateboard
5.0
(2)
"Get a skateboard upper deck grip tape."
"Skate board grip tape is my go to."
#19
Walker
4.5
(2)
"I've had the best luck with walkers super tape."
"I can get about 2 weeks before I need to do a re install."
#20
Supacaz
4.5
(2)
"If you don't slam some camo Supacaz tape on that I'm never speaking to you again."
"My buddy swears by Sucapaz."
#21
Gorilla
4.5
(2)
"[https://fi.gorillaglue.com/gorilla-tape-musta/]"
"Tape is visible but it's black like the stall mats and they don't move at all."
#22
SportsTape
4.5
(2)
"Not only is it cost effective, its the best tape."
"I like SportsTape on Amazon."
#23
Lizard Skins
4.5
(2)
"First of all, I'd recommend Lizard Skins for cushy/grippy."
"Grippy and textured, but wouldn't call it sticky."
#24
Tajima
4.5
(2)
"My favorite tape, and it's not a competition, is TAJIMA."
"Tajima offers several with both imperial and metric."
#25
Wolftooth
4.5
(2)
"Wolftooth supple tape, is the jam."
"Big fan of the wolftooth supple bar tape"
#26
BBB
4.5
(2)
"BBB’s Diamond pattern bar tape is amazing!"
"Some BBB products are indeed super high quality."
#27
Jetpens
4.0
(2)
"Good price, good quality: Jetpens"
"JetPens has a lot of options"
#28
Craftsman
4.0
(2)
"I've had a craftsman for a while now with no problems."
"I trust Craftsman from Lowe's."
#29
Kinesiology Tape
4.0
(2)
"It sticks and stays stuck."
"You want a kinesiology tape. It should have an oil based adhesive, rather than water based."
#30
Klein
4.0
(2)
"Go with Klein, don't fall for Milwaukee it's garbage."
"Not crazy expensive. Has measurements on top and bottom of the tape."
#31
Storm
4.0
(2)
"I like Storm tape, but I also put a piece of slick black tape in my thumb hole."
"I like the Storm a lot more and would recommend it."
#32
Shimano Pro
3.5
(2)
"Shimano Pro gravel 👍"
"I'm liking the 3mm Shimano Pro stuff."
#33
Velox
5.0
(1)
"My studio uses velox cloth handlebar tape and I love it, totally non sticky."
#34
Genesis
5.0
(1)
"Great adhesive and never had it peel off while bowling."
#35
RMGI/PEM
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely incredible tape."
#36
Duck Brand
5.0
(1)
"I got Duck Brand Nano Grab Gel tape at Walmart. My camera hasn't budged at all in hot, sunny & humid FL."
#37
Dr DHT
5.0
(1)
"I use Dr DHT scar tape. I absolutely love it."
#38
Chromalabel
5.0
(1)
"I have been ordering mine from Chromalabel for many years now. They make a really high quality lab grade console tape."
#39
Italian
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend Italian bellows tape as it is very durable."
#40
Fizik
5.0
(1)
"Fizik to have the best in terms of comfort."
#41
Faber-Castell
5.0
(1)
"Doesn’t leave a residue rin and doesn’t peel the paint once you remove it :)"
#42
Lab Labeling
5.0
(1)
"Works great for mags in the 3/4” size."
#43
American Floor Mats
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely recommend it. My seems are invisible."
#44
Ignite Foam Hex
5.0
(1)
"I just put the Ignite Foam Hex on my Pint a few weeks ago and am loving it."
#45
Ignite Foam Grip Tape
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Ignite Foam Grip Tape for the Pint Flared"
#46
FrogTape
5.0
(1)
"Has enough adhesive to grip but comes right off and reseals again and again."
#47
Leukoplast
5.0
(1)
"Hypafix or cover roll stretch from Leukoplast"
#48
Silca
5.0
(1)
"Silca Cuscino 3.7mm tape is the best that I have found so far."
#49
OG-EVKIN
5.0
(1)
"Get OG-EVKIN Bartape from AliExpress."
#50
Washi Tape Shop
5.0
(1)
"Splurge sources, in house artists: Washi Tape Shop and London Gifties"
#51
Hypafix
5.0
(1)
"Hypafix is the best"
#52
Unclockable
5.0
(1)
"The tucking strips they make are really good and easy to use."
#53
Aerials Australia
4.0
(1)
"I like the stuff aerials australia sells. I never needed to break it in."
#54
Newbaums
4.0
(1)
"Newbaums bar tape, lots of colors, easier on the hands"
#55
Auto
4.0
(1)
"Auto Pin stripe tape from Amazon works great."
#56
Camp & Go Slow
4.0
(1)
"Camp & Go Slow makes some really cool tape"
#57
P-Touch
4.0
(1)
"P-Touch labelling tape during prep with clear Mag IDs and a spot for the roll number."
#58
Flexfire
4.0
(1)
"Pretty happy with Flexfire Sienna."
#59
IPG
4.0
(1)
"For my money I’d use ipg low tack."
#60
Target
4.0
(1)
"Target brand KT tape has been slightly less irritating for me."
#61
QTL
4.0
(1)
"QTL and Livex make variants that are solid but pricing isn’t cheap."
#62
Double Sided Tape for Electronics
4.0
(1)
"There is a thin tape they use for mobile phones."
#63
Athletic Tape
4.0
(1)
"Here's my go-to when I need a bandage/tape to stick really well in the water."
#64
Gaffer Power Tape
4.0
(1)
"Check this out. Gaffer Power Tape."
#65
Simply Gilded
4.0
(1)
"Simply Gilded washi has pretty washi too."
#66
Bontrager
4.0
(1)
"I swear by Bontrager grippytack."
#67
Zip Service
4.0
(1)
"Zip Service Course CX. Good tape good grip good padding good price good durability."
#68
Dixie
4.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the Dixie classic perforated leather tape."
#69
MT
4.0
(1)
"Fancier brand: MT"
#70
The Washi Station
4.0
(1)
"The Washi Station. Independently owned, brings in diverse artists. Gorgeous tapes."
#71
Zipp
4.0
(1)
"Zipp makes a very nice and durable tape."
#72
Supercaz
4.0
(1)
"I like both Supercaz and Silca."
#73
Scotch
3.0
(1)
"Scotch sells paper tape at Target."
#74
Coffeemonzterco
3.0
(1)
"The coffeemonzterco washi is hard to get if you are not following on Facebook."
#75
Temu
3.0
(1)
"Depends on what you need and how much you want to spend. Cheap, lots of options: Temu/AliExpress"
#76
Archer & Olive
3.0
(1)
"Not quite as much of a splurge, very limited selection: Archer & Olive"
#77
Sellotape
2.0
(1)
"It's the right kind of width, and not too thick, but just not sticky enough!"
#78
Stationery Pal
2.0
(1)
"Super cheap, ok quality, potentially AI art: Stationery Pal, Journal Say"
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