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Ep85 – Strapped In: Talking Tie-Downs

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Buckle up, because Ben and Lauren have forty minutes up their sleeves…

…and they’re choosing to spend it talking about tie-down straps.

From fail-safe ropes to ratchet straps, our gear gurus unpack how to best secure your clobber with the right strapping variety. Our hands are tied – this is certainly the most comprehensive conversation on getting your gear together.

A man in a red jumper is securing gear to the roof of his vehicle with straps.

Our gear gurus unpack how to best secure your clobber with the right strapping variety.

Shortcuts

00:00 – Intro

01:15 – Tie-Down Straps

03:47 – Fasty Straps and Sea to Summit Bomber Tie-Downs

07:48 – Cam Buckle Tie-Downs

11:27 – Ratchet Straps

16:04 – Fail-Safe Ropes

20:07 – Cost: Rope Vs Straps

21:03 – Logistics of Rope

22:08 – Bungee Cords and Occy Straps

24:51 – Cargo Nets

30:04 – Breaking Strength and Working Load Limit

31:29 – Length and Colours

32:57 – Tightening Mechanism

34:47 – Roof Load Limit Vs Roof Rack Limit

35:45 – Logistics When Loading Up

41:40 – Ben’s Final Notes

Mentioned in this Episode:

Categories

Straps and Shackles

Products

Sea to Summit Tie-Downs

Sea to Summit Bomber Tie-Downs

ROK Straps Stretch Straps

Lion Australia Occy Strap

Wildtrak Leisure Australia Heavy Duty Bungee Cord

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