Best tape on Reddit
206 reviews from r/Construction, r/gravelcycling, r/hockeyplayers and 40 more subreddits
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#1
Stanley
4.2
(13)
"Magnetic Stanley fat max."
"Probably the stanley fatmax."
"Is the Gold Standard by which all other tape measures are judged."
"I used the Silver 25’ Stanley my entire career."
"I use a stanley fat max 25’ because it’s what I bought initially."
"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."
"Stanley Fat Bastard."
"The Stanley Fatmax is kinda the standard for anything 25' or less."
"Stanley Silver is the best bang for your buck."
#2
3M
4.6
(8)
"3M Micropore 2". has worked great for me, cheap enough."
"I’ve always used 3M double sided VHB tape as my go to tape 👌"
"3M tape is very reliable and sticks well."
"I use it in the cheeks of my masks."
"This yellow frog tape is excellent for clean lines and easy application."
"It still remains pliable."
"Still best to keep it warm in a pocket for best results."
"Used 2" standard masking tape, worked fine."
#3
Milwaukee
4.0
(8)
"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."
"Milwaukee wide blade and I've been through em all."
"Every day use? I go with the Milwaukee."
"Milwaukee wide blades have better stand out."
"I always go back to Milwaukee STUD, they just feel right."
#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
KT Tape
4.0
(6)
"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."
"I switched from 3M Nexcare Micropore to KT Tape."
"KT Pro is pretty good."
"I use KT tape for my knees and ankles and it’s incredibly helpful."
"We tried something off Etsy but it wasn't the best."
#6
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."
#7
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."
#8
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."
#9
Supacaz
4.8
(4)
"If you don't slam some camo Supacaz tape on that I'm never speaking to you again."
"Just like the formating they are flamboayantly gay in the best sense and super comfy."
"Supacaz gravel is amazing"
"My buddy swears by Sucapaz."
#10
Frog Tape
5.0
(3)
"Last time I had a project I used the green frog tape and it worked very well."
"It works wonders."
"It's somehow more adhesive and easier to remove."
#11
Walker
4.3
(3)
"I've had the best luck with walkers super tape."
"I can get about 2 weeks before I need to do a re install."
"I use their precut curved pieces for the front and back."
#12
Nexcare
4.3
(3)
"This is the motherfucking shit right here."
"Nexcare Sensitive when I have shaved in the previous 2-3 days."
"Nexcare paper tape works great for me."
#13
Ergon
4.0
(3)
"I like the ergon stuff."
"I always try new kinds."
"I’ve been using Ergon BT gravel for two seasons."
#14
Skateboard
5.0
(2)
"Get a skateboard upper deck grip tape."
"Skate board grip tape is my go to."
#15
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."
#16
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."
#17
SportsTape
4.5
(2)
"Not only is it cost effective, its the best tape."
"I like SportsTape on Amazon."
#18
Tajima
4.5
(2)
"My favorite tape, and it's not a competition, is TAJIMA."
"Tajima offers several with both imperial and metric."
#19
Bontrager
4.5
(2)
"I use Bontrager SuperTack bar tape."
"I swear by Bontrager grippytack."
#20
Zipp
4.5
(2)
"I use Zipp Service Course bartape."
"Zipp makes a very nice and durable tape."
#21
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"Just switched to this...about 40% cheaper than Scotch blue painters tape."
"Amazon sells plenty of 'film splicing tape', it’s surprisingly available."
#22
Jetpens
4.0
(2)
"Good price, good quality: Jetpens"
"JetPens has a lot of options"
#23
Hockey Tape
4.0
(2)
"Hockey stick tape. Easy to take on and off the tank."
"I use hockey tape, cheap and lots of colors available."
#24
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."
#25
Craftsman
4.0
(2)
"I've had a craftsman for a while now with no problems."
"I trust Craftsman from Lowe's."
#26
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."
#27
Howies
4.0
(2)
"I use Howies cloth tape on my tanks."
"It’s never let me down, and lasts at least 2-3 games."
#28
Elastoplast
4.0
(2)
"It's stretchier than leukotape and I found it to be far gentler on my feet."
"Elastoplast is better quality but has limited colors."
#29
Gorilla
4.0
(2)
"Cheap and works well."
"Gorilla brand duct tape has work well enough for me in the past."
#30
Stabila
4.0
(2)
"Stabila BM 300."
"I like the one from Stabilia."
#31
Shimano Pro
3.5
(2)
"Shimano Pro gravel 👍"
"I'm liking the 3mm Shimano Pro stuff."
#32
BBB
5.0
(1)
"BBB’s Diamond pattern bar tape is amazing!"
#33
Silca
5.0
(1)
"Silca Cuscino 3.7mm tape is the best that I have found so far."
#34
OG-EVKIN
5.0
(1)
"Get OG-EVKIN Bartape from AliExpress."
#35
Washi Tape Shop
5.0
(1)
"Splurge sources, in house artists: Washi Tape Shop and London Gifties"
#36
Hypafix
5.0
(1)
"Hypafix is the best"
#37
Unclockable
5.0
(1)
"The tucking strips they make are really good and easy to use."
#38
Cover Roll Stretch Tape
5.0
(1)
"This is what I use with much success."
#39
Fysiotape
5.0
(1)
"It works great."
#40
Zipp Service Course Tape
5.0
(1)
"I am surprisingly happy with Zipp Service Course tape."
#41
Arundel Gecko
5.0
(1)
"Super grippy without feeling tacky at all."
#42
Curve Super Long Bar Tape
5.0
(1)
"I love the curve super long bar tape if you can get it."
#43
Cannondale Knurltack Bar Tape
5.0
(1)
"Cannondale Knurltack bar tape is super grippy."
#44
Jetop
5.0
(1)
"I then got one which specified it's latex free."
#45
Aviation
5.0
(1)
"Get you a roll of aviation speed tape on Amazon."
#46
Newbaum’s
5.0
(1)
"I prefer newbaum’s cloth bar tape."
#47
Target (Up&Up)
5.0
(1)
"Far superior to KT tape!!"
#48
Crescent
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of the Crescent/Lufkin Shockforce G2 Nite Eye."
#49
Magnum
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Magnum Indestructible – it's the Chuck Norris of tapes."
#50
Klein Tools
5.0
(1)
"As a sparky, I love my Klein Tools 9216 Tape Measure (16ft)."
#51
Leukotape P
5.0
(1)
"It's something I'd never hike without."
#52
Gaffers Tape
5.0
(1)
"Basically the king of tapes in the film/theater/event production world."
#53
Metabo
5.0
(1)
"The Metabo is super nice."
#54
Stark
5.0
(1)
"It's been working great for me so far."
#55
Mepitac
5.0
(1)
"Mepitac tape is my favorite so far."
#56
Hampton
5.0
(1)
"The absolutely amazing medics at Tahoe 200 use Hampton brand tape."
#57
Theraband
5.0
(1)
"Theraband KT Tape has the best hold, I've found."
#58
RockTape
5.0
(1)
"Rock tape 3x sticky"
#59
Stanley PowerBlade
5.0
(1)
"My favorite tapes I've used are the Original Stanley Power Blade."
#60
Crescent NiteEye
5.0
(1)
"Crescent NiteEye."
#61
Milwaukee Keychain Tape
5.0
(1)
"My most used is the little Milwaukee keychain tape."
#62
3M Reflective Tape
5.0
(1)
"3M reflective tape is great!"
#63
Wivov
5.0
(1)
"Wivov worked perfectly, it lasted 5-7 (record was 12) days and I was/am quite active."
#64
Pmi
5.0
(1)
"I use Pmi split tape for everything."
#65
Shurtape
5.0
(1)
"It’s easy to put on and easy to remove, leaving little to no tape residue."
#66
Enve
5.0
(1)
"I like Enve handlebar tape"
#67
D6
5.0
(1)
"D6: Reloaded is the best mixtape."
#68
Gz
5.0
(1)
"Gz put the world on to NY Drill wit dis tape"
#69
Pop Smoke
5.0
(1)
"Hands down Meet The Woo when that shit came out that took drill all over New York and Long Island."
#70
Hobby Lobby
5.0
(1)
"Less sticky than blue painter's tape and will not pull paint off."
#71
Ryonet
5.0
(1)
"The green tape from Ryonet is pretty good. I even reuse it. Just wash it well and let it dry."
#72
Various Artists
5.0
(1)
"All 3 of these mixtapes are goated for me."
#73
Dedication
5.0
(1)
"Dedication 4 got me into Wayne, but honestly I think 6 and 6 reloaded might be some of the best rapping he’s ever done."
#74
T-Tape
5.0
(1)
"T-Tape was deliberately designed to stay in place for continuous use, making it advantageous for longer durations."
#75
Simply Gilded
4.0
(1)
"Simply Gilded washi has pretty washi too."
#76
Wolftooth
4.0
(1)
"Big fan of the wolftooth supple bar tape"
#77
Zip Service
4.0
(1)
"Zip Service Course CX. Good tape good grip good padding good price good durability."
#78
Dixie
4.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the Dixie classic perforated leather tape."
#79
MT
4.0
(1)
"Fancier brand: MT"
#80
The Washi Station
4.0
(1)
"The Washi Station. Independently owned, brings in diverse artists. Gorgeous tapes."
#81
Camp & Go Slow
4.0
(1)
"Camp & Go Slow makes some really cool tape"
#82
Supercaz
4.0
(1)
"I like both Supercaz and Silca."
#83
Victoria's Secret
4.0
(1)
"It's quite sticky but for me doesn’t leave any marks or cause hair issues"
#84
CKeep
4.0
(1)
"I think I’ve found the winner for me."
#85
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
4.0
(1)
"Expensive, loads of grip in dry and wet."
#86
Fizik Terra Bondcush
4.0
(1)
"I like the Fizik terra bondcush."
#87
Guee Sio Dura Bartape
4.0
(1)
"Another silicone option."
#88
Strappal
4.0
(1)
"Strappal is what was used in the military and is decent stuff."
#89
SBS SUP Rail Tape
4.0
(1)
"I applied SBS SUP Rail Tape and it seems ok so far."
#90
Cover Roll
4.0
(1)
"Cover roll stretch tape. Amazon."
#91
Cindy’s
4.0
(1)
"My favorite is 3” wide Cindy’s Boob Tape."
#92
Dewalt
4.0
(1)
"The Dewalt feels way more durable."
#93
Red Sensi Tak
4.0
(1)
"Seems to do me for a while."
#94
Mountain Bike
4.0
(1)
"Works well."
#95
Irwin
4.0
(1)
"Im using a 25' Irwin currently, I don't mind it."
#96
Masterforce
4.0
(1)
"Masterforce from Menards has a lifetime warranty."
#97
Comp O Stik
4.0
(1)
"I’ve liked Comp O Stik the best."
#98
JB
4.0
(1)
"I found some cheap tape on Amazon that sticks almost too well. JB KT tape."
#99
Transtape
4.0
(1)
"Transtape is pretty good"
#100
Housewrap Tape
4.0
(1)
"Housewrap tape is pretty good, actually sticks good."
#101
Komelon 5m Tape
4.0
(1)
"I have a Komelon 5m inch/metric tape. They have a few options."
#102
Crescent Lufkin
4.0
(1)
"Crescent Lufkin"
#103
FastCap
4.0
(1)
"I also like the fastcap ones."
#104
Lufkin
4.0
(1)
"I have a lufkin."
#105
Garant
4.0
(1)
"I just ordered a garant."
#106
High Intensity Reflective Tape
4.0
(1)
"I buy generic High intensity reflective tape from ebay and cover my bikes and helmets in it."
#107
Electrical Tape
4.0
(1)
"Had good results using electrical tape. it holds a line much better than paper painter's tape."
#108
22
4.0
(1)
"Both are great"
#109
Pops
4.0
(1)
"Pops tape is more mainstream but 22 tapes is crazy work."
#110
Pro-sil
4.0
(1)
"I used this scar tape which was fine, although I much prefer the Pro-sil scar stick."
#111
Trans Tape
4.0
(1)
"Trans Tape is a popular brand, but honestly, most should work fine."
#112
FrogTape
4.0
(1)
"FrogTape leaves cleaner edges for me."
#113
Somnifix
4.0
(1)
"Somnifix mouth strips are effective for mouth taping at night."
#114
ohyeahus
4.0
(1)
"Kinesiology tape is designed for sports, so most will be durable and won't come off with water."
#115
D3
4.0
(1)
"D3 has a wider variety of colours and a waterproof version."
#116
Binding/trans tape
4.0
(1)
"Binding/trans tape is generally a similar formula."
#117
MTW
4.0
(1)
"The 22gz one has some bangers on it."
#118
Scotch
4.0
(1)
"Scotch tape is great for everyday use."
#119
Sensitive Skin Medical Tape
4.0
(1)
"Sensitive skin medical tape is a good alternative for mouth taping."
#120
Coffeemonzterco
3.0
(1)
"The coffeemonzterco washi is hard to get if you are not following on Facebook."
#121
Temu
3.0
(1)
"Depends on what you need and how much you want to spend. Cheap, lots of options: Temu/AliExpress"
#122
Archer & Olive
3.0
(1)
"Not quite as much of a splurge, very limited selection: Archer & Olive"
#123
Self-Adhesive Waterproofing Rubberized Tape
3.0
(1)
"Worked. It's stretchy enough to go around a curved bar."
#124
TransGenX
3.0
(1)
"I shower in it and it still stays."
#125
Hart
3.0
(1)
"I just started getting the hart 25ft last time I bought a few they were about $7 a piece."
#126
CCM
3.0
(1)
"Imo basic ccm tape or other similar store tapes seems alot better."
#127
Stationery Pal
2.0
(1)
"Super cheap, ok quality, potentially AI art: Stationery Pal, Journal Say"
#128
Duck
2.0
(1)
"Duck tape didn't hold up as expected."
#129
Oleeva
1.0
(1)
"I bought the Oleeva strips and HATED them. They never stayed put and I had to wash and dry them every day (so annoying)."
#130
Superdrug
1.0
(1)
"The tape caused severe skin irritation and was difficult to remove."
#131
Blue Painters Tape
1.0
(1)
"Blue painters tape is terrible. You can’t read what’s written on it, it barely sticks to anything and it turns to an awful goop."
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