Ben's 30 Tick and Insect Repellent vs Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Ben's 30 Tick and Insect Repellent is the lighter option — 5 g lighter than the Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Ben's 30 Tick and Insect Repellent	Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape
Weight	75 g · 0.075 kg · 0.17 lb	80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb
Brand	Ben's	Rock Tape
Category	First Aid	First Aid

Ben's 30 Tick and Insect Repellent

75 g

30% DEET insect repellent spray. Effective and long-lasting.

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Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape

80 g

Kinesiology tape for joint support during long hikes.

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Ben's 30 Tick and Insect Repellent vs Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ben's 30 Tick and Insect Repellent wins — at 75 g it is 5 g (6%) lighter than the Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape (80 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest first aid page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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