Clear tape is good for covering something that needs to be seen but brown tape good for covering what you don't want to be seen. The post office likes plain boxes and this tape helps cover printed logos and words!!
I went in looking for nylon reinforced paper packing tape that is water activated. Bought this since it was the only paper type tape available. After making half a dozen shipping boxes I noticed the tape was popping so I had to go over it again with some clear packing tape.
I needed to send out several registered packages. Didn't want to use USPS supplied paper tape because it needed to be wetted. This tape has a plasicized back and won't accept USPS seal stamps. Used USPS supplied paper tape that needs to be wetted. I'll use this along with the clear tape I used for regular mailings.