Duct Tape

Duct tape is a great tool to keep with you when backpacking, but the somewhat large rolls of tape can be really cumbersome and difficult to pack. I suggest pulling out approximately 6" of tape, folding that in half and then begin wrapping the tape around the folded section. This will allow you to wrap a flat bit of tape and because it's wrapped over itself you'll be able to pull all but the last 6" out when you need it.