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Whether you’re a handyman (handy-person?) a survivalist or a prepper, the end of August is duct tape buying season if you live in an area with freezing winter temperatures.
Duct tape deteriorates after it has frozen and thawed. It loses its adhesion, and although it will stick somewhat, it will gradually come apart.
When you buy duct tape in winter or spring, it will likely have been transported to the store in an unheated tractor-trailer which means it was frozen. Purchasing duct tape at the end of summer ensures that even though it may have been in inventory for a couple of months, it’s unlikely to have been frozen during its journey to store shelves.
I couldn’t live without duct tape, so I avoid buying it if it was likely frozen.
Gerold
August 29, 2018
Gerold's Blog 
Gerold: Honestly, I have never really thought about it. Although I now totally agree with your thinking. I hope all is well? Heading off to the hardware store right now to buy some duct tape. Thanks Mike
Hey, Mike. One of our Field Service techs told me after I complained about new tape not sticking. They’d know because in winter their tape freezes in their trucks.
– Gerold