A roll of gaffer tape has become an indespensible part of my photography kit. It took me a few years to get around to switching over from duct tape. Gaffer tape is cloth backed without the plasticy surface. The adhesive side isn't as sticky which is important. It's for temporary use. Whether it's for taping electrical cords out of the way or taping down some seamless paper it does it's job and then is easy to remove. Great stuff. I will never be without it again. I get mine at B&H Photo.