Bungees and rubber tie-downs have a habit of stretching, slipping, or snapping right when you need them to hold, and these straps have been the thing that finally got us to stop carrying a drawer full of them. They don’t stretch, so once a load is cinched down it stays where we put it, and they don’t slip on a rough truck ride or a choppy boat run. The 75 lb working load has been plenty for the jobs we throw at them, from dry bags and decoy bags to coolers and gear boxes.
They’re rated 100% waterproof and saltwater-proof, and they haven’t stiffened, corroded, or cracked from sun or spray the way rubber straps do. We just hose them off and go again. The quick-release design means one hand can pop them loose, which matters when you’re unloading in the dark or in a hurry, and no metal hooks means nothing to rust or fail. The 24″ length handles bulkier loads like coolers, ladders, and larger gear, and because they connect together, two straps can be joined to reach a bigger load. Hoss also offers a 12″ version and strap mount brackets if you want to build out a setup.
At $29.95 for a two-pack or $74.95 for six, they cost more than a pack of bungees, but they’re built to be bought once. A 1-year warranty backs them, and shipping is free on orders over $75, which makes the six-pack the better value. A few colors (Sea Monster, Infantry, and Drab) are currently sold out in the six-pack. For anyone who hauls gear on a truck, boat, or ATV, these are a solid replacement for bungees.
