RockTape vs Loukotape P

[Brad Rogers]

I have been using Loukotape P for years but recently saw a new brand of tape for blisters called Rock Tape.  Has anyone used this tape?  I do like the fact that it has a backing and thus would be easier to carry on trips.

[Greg Mihalik]

“I do like the fact that it has a backing and thus would be easier to carry on trips.”

That is exactly why I gave it a try.

 

From Rock Tape – “Through elastic properties and quick recoil, RockTape….”

So like many “sport tapes” it has a stretch bias.  For blisters that may be useful because it will conform well. However, the thinness and tenacity of Leukotape accomplishes the same thing well enough, in my experience. I also found that “sport tape” doesn’t hold up as well on my heel.  Leukotape is usually there a week after I get home.

Second, I take Leokotape for repairs, usually poles, and occasionally other rigid stuff.  The bias in “sport tape” greatly reduces its functionality for this purpose.

So for me, been there, done that.  I carry Leukotape.

 

[Daryl and Daryl]

I put strips of loukotape on thin stiff plastic for ease of use in the field.

[Rex Sanders]

Leukotape on any sticker release paper is much easier to deal with than the rolls:

Here I’ve rounded the corners at home so I don’t have to do it in the field.

— Rex

[BlackHatGuy]

I carry both. I have leukotape wrapped around my trekking poles, has always worked fine – stay sticky. I’ve also used rocktape when I had a blister starting on my heel. The trick is to clean the area first with alcohol or some such, then it sticks great. I’ve hiked with it on for days.

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