Customer Reviews for Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 4/Pack (3850-4RD)
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Posted Jan 29, 2026
Sticky situation.
Strong, durable.
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Posted Jul 16, 2025
Horrible, how do you call this tape?
This is the worst tape I've ever used in my life. You would think that the biggest brand of tape would have figured it out. Duck packing tape is 10 million times better.
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Posted May 10, 2022
Wish there was more on the role
I’ve been trying to get rid of things in my attic so a lot of re-taping boxes and tubs of stuff I want to keep. This larger tape dispenser came in handy. I like that its much bigger than the packing tapes I usually buy and with this wider heavy duty tape I didn't have to tape twice like I usually do. My only wish is that the roll had more on it.
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dmc5
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Posted May 10, 2022
Best shipping and packaging tape
We have been using Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping and Packaging Tape with Dispenser for years. We have moved 3 times in the last decade and love how easy this is to use for sealing the packing boxes. And our 3 grown children live in different states and we always trust Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping and Packaging Tape to seal up our gifts for the kids on holidays and other spec...
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great product
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Posted May 9, 2022
great packing tape
3M gave me a free sample of this product to evaluate. I just used this product to tape up a cardboard box. I like this product mainly because of its compact size. The tape is strong and the attached dispenser makes it very easy to use. I also like the little strip on the tape that makes it easy to peel off the roll to get it started. I'd definitely buy more of these for...
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annalou
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Posted May 9, 2022
Easy and Sturdy
It was so easy to get the tape going and it stays put under the tabby things so it doesn't restick to the roll. I used to close a very large container of powdered Gatorade in case it falls down I won't have to worry about the top coming off. Used for two returns and it worked great. Seems easier to use than the original
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Posted May 9, 2022
Great holding power
The Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape is strong. It holds up well. I used it to pack up a box of goodies to send to family out of town. It went on easily and the dispenser cut it cleanly and easily. My only complaint is it was extremely difficult to get started, or even find the beginning. It appears they tried to make this easy after I managed to get it, but it could be...
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KDAV
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Posted May 9, 2022
Thicker than the average packaging tape
I volunteer to evaluate products for 3M, and the company sent me a free sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape. The tape feels a bit thicker than other shipping/packging tapes I have used. It was easier to start the roll than any other I have used also, that part is usually a pain. I closed up a box about a week ago for storage in my garage and so far a w...
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Dena
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Posted May 8, 2022
3M's new shipping tape makes me confident to ship
3M is Strongest tape I've ever tried. Easy to use and no waste.,secure hold. No need to double up. No difficulty with control of size and tearing. Hand slightly disabled and this was no problem for me.
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jody14
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Posted May 7, 2022
Very pleased with this product!
I received this product free from 3m to evaluate. This tape is great, my packages are totally secure and I am confident that they will not come apart anyplace I have used this tape. I have also used it around the house and find it works well for anything I might need to tape.
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cat55
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Posted May 7, 2022
Best Packaging Tape I've Ever Used
I volunteer to evaluate products for 3M, and the company recently sent me a free sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape. I've used this tape for shipping packages, and they arrived at their destination totally intact. When I've used other brands, I did not always have the same result. It's also great for when you're organizing items in boxes for storage.
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Lindini
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Posted May 6, 2022
This is tough tape
I received this tape, Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape, at no charge from 3M for my use and review. I found the tape to be definitely heavy duty. The tape feels heavy and has a slick feel to the non-sticky side. It is sticky and adheres well to the cardboard box I've tested it on. I did find the tape to be thick enough that it was a bit difficult to tear with the enclosed...
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Martha
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Posted May 6, 2022
Holds True
I received Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape free from 3M to evaluate. I was out of my previous packing tape and this could not have come at a better time as I have packages to mail. I especially like that the tape is in a dispenser because it avoids that game of finding the end of the tape. Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape lives up to its name and stays stuck. I don’t h...
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Posted May 6, 2022
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape is a wrap!
Recently, I received from 3M, a free, 50 meter roll of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping packaging tape, which I agreed to review. The user-friendly dispenser, which the tape came with, dispersed and cut the tape easily, for my needs. And, the dispenser can be reused when the original roll runs out. I discovered an alternate use for this Heavy Duty Shipping tape, by tightl...
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Nancy
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Posted May 6, 2022
Scotch Heay Duty shipping tape work great
I received the Scotch heavy duty shipping tape free to review. This tape is very heavy sticks welll. Keeps the box close tightly. The handy application tool works great the reel of tape rolls easily and the cutting works great. I will recommend this to others.
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Fallengodess
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Posted May 6, 2022
Super strong holding power, tears well
I volunteer to evaluate products for 3M, and the company recently sent me a sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape. I used it to seal up a package being sent across the country and it held up really well. I did notice that a piece to grab when first starting the tape was missing and that would be really nice in order to start the tape. It stuck to my package no probl...
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JC61
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Posted May 5, 2022
Fantastic Packing Tape
I received this product free from 3M. The Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape lives us to its name. It is super strong and has great holding power. We have used the tape to create boxes and it was awesome. The refillable dispenser cut the tape cleanly and was easy to use on a box.
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dadof2
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Posted May 5, 2022
Heavy Duty for those extra heavy boxes.
3M gave me a free sample of this product to evaluate. This is a very handy for making storage boxes hold together. It was always a struggle to keep the boxes of books or heavy sporting goods in good shape for storage when the bottom of most boxes fell apart when picking them up. But this dispenser and Heavy Duty tape keeps all my boxes sturdy for packing away and ca...
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Debs
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Posted May 5, 2022
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape
3M gave me a free sample of this product to evaluate. This is the best heavy duty packaging tape. I ship an average of 10-15 packages a week and Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape is my go to tape. Super, super strong.
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Jamesk
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Posted May 5, 2022
Shipping Tape Done Right
Received this to review and must say it gets the job done. I am a merchandiser and deal with a lot of boxes sent to my house that need to be loaded into my car to be brought to stores. They always fall apart but after I received this tape and started to use it, I have not had any box fall apart on me since I reinforce them with the 3M Heavy Duty Shipping tape. I am sure...
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kats
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Posted May 5, 2022
scotch heavy duty packaging tape
i received the product free from 3m. It is nice and wide! i like the clear tape you can see through so it won't obscure the label or any printing on the package. its very strong and works well! i would use this again in the future for sure.
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Posted May 4, 2022
Scotch shipping tape is the best!
This is a strong tape in a user friendly dispenser and it's made in America! Given the beating packages take in shipping ,it's nice to know this product won't peel off in transit and the post office approves of it's use.
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