goStaunch Strapping Tape (1.88 x 30yds, Pack of 4) Heavy Duty Packing Tape Rolls - 5.5mil Fiberglass Tape - 2X Thicker Shipping Tape - Synthetic PET Adhesive Filament Tape - Reinforced Packing Tape

This tape is nice and strong.

just great as advertised.

Ive used heavy duty filament tape at the warehouse for a close to a couple of decades now, so Im very accustomed to this type of packaging. One thing that Ive learned over the past several years is that there are different thicknesses to both the clear packing tapes that we use AND the filament tapes that we use. Ive used some filament tapes that are thicker, stronger, and lay flatter without wrinkling, and Ive used thinner filament tapes that are more prone to wrinkling. This is somewhere in between, and closer to the thinner side of the spectrum in terms of how it dispenses and lays across boxes. Where Im a little confused is that the industrial filament tape that we use is 6 mil (we use to seal boxes that exceed 40 lbs.), and is noticeably thicker and flatter-laying than this tape, which is advertised as 5.5 mil. This 5.5 mil tape just seems very close to the 4 mil economy filament tape that we use (used at the warehouse to seal 20-39 lb. boxes). Id think if this is 5.5 mil vs. the 6 mil of our industrial grade, it would be closer to the industrial grade in terms of how it functions and lays across boxes, but thats not the case. Kind of perplexing to me... In any case, I didnt want to swipe a roll from work, but I could sure use a roll or two of filament tape around my house, and so this will do the job just fine. I like that it has a lead-roll indicator strip (it sounds trivial, but weve bought BOXES of tape at work that have NO ROLL-START LINE INDICATOR ON THEM -- takes forever to find where the thing starts!). Overall, I give this a 4 out of 5 and will have plenty of utility for it around the house when taping up heavy boxes and such. Bonus that I didnt have to buy a full case of it, although you are paying a premium for a single roll (if youre running through this kind of tape like water, as we do at the warehouse, look for bulk packs -- such as 4 or 6 rolls -- or entire cases which are normally 24 to 36 rolls, and the price-per-roll will be lower).

Ive always found this tape to be the best to use for sealing boxes and packages for shipping. This tape also works great for sealing areas around doors and windows. It cant be beat!0

Great for packaging boxes, not too heavy for cutting, but strong enough to not have to double and triple up when sealing a box.

really strong packaging tape.. Get it.

Theres packing tape and then theres strapping tape. When in doubt of which one you need, use this one. Its not going to come undone until someone deliberately removes it.

The hand taper cutter could not cut the thick cords in the tape

Says what it does, does what it says. This is my favorite shipping tape to use on my business shipments.

I do a fair amount of shipping and use packing tape on every box. Typically, I use the normal clear. Sometimes I need a stronger tape, especially when I am packing dishes or crystal. I wanted to be sure the tape is strong. The goStaunch tape is what I needed. Normally I use 3.1 mil tape, the goStaunch is 5.5, so almost twice as thick. The adhesive is good, no issues. But the fiberglass reinforcement is what makes the tape stand out. It is not going to easily be broken or cut. I have the goStaunch loaded in a tape gun. It rolls easy, but as would be expected it is a little tougher to cut it with the teeth that are on the gun. I practiced cutting a little bit, and found a little harder, quick cut was the best for me. I now have a gun with the standard 3.1 mil, and another with the goStaunch for when I need the extra strength. Aside from shipping, it would be a great tape for someone just packing moving boxes to put across the bottom to keep it from opening/dropping out. The goStaunch solves my need for a heavier, stronger tape. Recommended for packing when you need the extra security.