Use Tape to Make a Sunglass Retainer

Quick Tip: Use Tape to Make a Sunglass Retainer

A number of times I’ve brought new sunglasses with me on a trip and the retainers I like did not fit the larger ear stems of my new shades. Or I’ve been with folks who didn’t bring any sunglass retainers and desperately needed them due to the conditions at hand. No problem...

A trick my friend taught me years ago on a backcountry trip always saves the day.

All you need is about seven-to-ten inches of medical tape, preferably the fabric kind, and you’re set.

Here are the steps:

1. Cut a length of tape seven-to-ten inches long, depending on where you like your glasses to hang around your neck.

2. Fold the entire length of tape in half.

3. Cut another couple inches of tape and wrap one side of the longer length of tape to the outside end of your sunglass ear-stem.

4. Repeat on the other side

5. You’re finished. Go Fish.