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Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape vs Sawyer Permethrin Spray

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

Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape is the lighter option — 120 g lighter than the Sawyer Permethrin Spray (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape Sawyer Permethrin Spray
Weight 80 g · 0.080 kg · 0.18 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Rock Tape Sawyer
Category First Aid First Aid
Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape
80 g

Kinesiology tape for joint support during long hikes.

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Sawyer Permethrin Spray
200 g

Tick and insect repellent spray for clothing and gear.

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Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape vs Sawyer Permethrin Spray: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Rock Tape Kinesiology Tape wins — at 80 g it is 120 g (60%) lighter than the Sawyer Permethrin Spray (200 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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