What are the best ratchet straps?

[RichZ]

Newbury, those are the ones I have. They're as good as any premium ones that I've had.

 

[newbury]

Score another for Harbor Freight.
Note they "list" for $17, are on sale now for $13 and I got them for $6.

 

[pennwalk]

I like M&R straps. Seems like they use better strap and nicer hardware. You can get several different kinds of ends depending on your needs. You can get the small straps in different colors so if you ask your wife to get the red straps from the truck it might work.

Chris

 

[TheAlphaDog17]

If you're looking for lighter-duty ratchet straps, but stronger than a cambuckle strap I'd recommend Vault Cargo Management's ratchet straps. We've used them for a few years now and haven't had any issues at all with them. They have a ton of reviews on Amazon (over 1,000 as of right now) with a good rating, and it doesn't look like anyone else even comes close to them.

Another nice touch that I like about their straps is that they come with a carry bag. Considering all my straps used to be in an old milk crate getting all sorts of tangled, this is a nice little touch!

For what it's worth, most of Vault's gear seems to be a bit cheaper on their own website than Amazon's, so it's worth looking there if you don't need the 2 day shipping. I'm not sure if it's simply over a certain price point or not, but I've purchased a cargo hitch carrier & waterproof hitch carrier bag on their site & got free shipping. It's not 2 day shipping, but I want to say I had everything within 3 or 4 days.

Their listing on Amazon: Amazon.com: Premium Ratchet Tie Down - 4 Pk - 15 Ft - 5 Lbs Load Cap - 15 Lb Break Strength - Cargo Straps for Moving Appliances, Lawn Equipment, Motorcycle in a Truck - Cambuckle Alternative - Ergonomic Grip: Automotive
Vault's Site: Ratchet Straps with Carry Bag - 4 Pack | Vault Cargo Management

 

[mopardude318]

I use and really like these, but expensive.

Motorcycle packages include wheel chocks, cycle tie-downs, S-hooks, and tie-downs

 

[lostcreekranch]

I really like these for anything not tied down with chains / load binders.

(4) 2" 3' Chain Anchor Ratchet Straps f Flatbed Truck Trailer Wrecker Tie Down | eBay

The chain ends hook up thru my trailer stake pockets and no metal wearing on straps. Set was less than $100 when I got them a couple of years ago.

Bought a couple of sets of these for anywhere the straps go near sharp edges on equipment.

6 Sliding 12" Sleeves Webbing Web Protector f 2" Ratchet Tie Down Strap Cover | eBay

 

[parhamfarms2615]

Everyone should learn a bowline,square knot and a timber hitch.basic knots that will do most task.others include running bowline,clove hitch,rolling sheet bend,half hitch etc...I use knots all the time.Handy as a shirt pocket