Ratchet Straps are very versatile piece of equipment first used to secure objects in a tight position. There are lots of different uses for ratchet straps, including: cargo securement on flatbed trucks. Sliding slacklines. Backpacking and mountaineering. Tie downs for ATVs, motorcycle, or boats.

Originally, ratchet straps had to be made with very strong webbing. Nowadays, they are made using lighter materials that are more flexible but still durable enough to hold strong attachments. The ratchet straps available today generally come with an automatic tension control so you can just flip a switch and the load is secure. However, some straps have a button or dial that you can use to adjust the tension according to your needs. This is more convenient than trying to use one continuous handle to regulate the load.

To attach a single piece of rope to a light fixture, you would tie a normal tension wrench on one end of the slack to a light fixture, like a bulb. To secure the same light fixture with a set of ratchet straps you would twist the other end of the strap around a couple of times and then attach the wrench. The same is true for webbing, where you would tie one end of a strong nylon rope to a light fixture to prevent it from falling through the hole in the rod. Now, when you want to lower the weight of the load by half, all you have to do is undo the knot (or double loop) in the front of the rope. That's because most ratchet straps have a second, lower handle that you can use to lower the load.

There are a number of other ways in which ratchet straps and cargo secured harnesses can be used. For example, they can secure cargo that is tall for storage in the back of pickup trucks or utility trailers. They also help to keep the cargo secured and prevents cargo straps from shifting and sliding around while you drive. You can even use them to secure cargo secured harnesses in the back of passenger vehicles so that you have less lifting and balancing problems when driving. In addition, you can use these versatile ratchet straps to quickly secure cargo in the trunk of your car so that you'll never have to reach for the overhead storage compartment while driving.

A few ratchet straps are made with a hook in the back, allowing you to pull the strap through the entire width of a crossbar. On the other hand, there are also styles of strap with a hook on one end and a notch at the other, enabling you to pull the strap through a double crossbar or notch. Many of these ratchet straps are designed to work with soft and medium fabrics and to use easily with a wide variety of hook sizes and notch sizes.

If you have a large load, you can use corner protectors with your ratchet straps for added convenience. You can use corner protectors in order to prevent your cargo loads from moving or twisting around while you transport it on your truck or in your storage area. You can also use corner protectors when you're transporting a wide load in your pick-up or on your porch. Corner protectors prevent your cargo loads from tipping over and getting caught up in the roof or the gutter of your truck.