My aunt does the same thing with oatmeal containers, @the_karen.

Honestly, those busy trails are where most folks learn the ropes. The quiet spots come later when you're ready to wander off.

Actually, everyone blames humidity but cold weather ruins it too. Tape gets brittle in winter, then just snaps when you unroll it. Your hair dryer trick would probably help there too, warm it up first. Makes you wonder if the tape itself is just cheap now. They don't make stuff to last through seasons anymore.