I've been overhauling my gear from top to bottom lately. My 20-year-old semi-minimalist style has served me wonderfully, but it's been fun catching up with how much gear and methodology have changed.

One thing that apparently hasn't changed is duct tape.

The problem I'm facing now is that I've eliminated so many extras, I no longer know what to wrap my duct tape around. Collapsible water containers don't really feel right, I've always wrapped around a rigid core so the tape doesn't get too worn with crinkles. And the clincher, I don't use trekking poles.

I guess I'll use a small square of cardboard, if I can't find anywhere else.