Ratchet straps that actually last

[Raul-02]

Are there any ratchet straps (tie downs) that actually last?

Well the term "last" whether or not it is modified by the word "actually" (which I think is an unhelpful term in this context anyway) is a completely vague term. What does "last" mean? A year, ten years, twenty years, under what kind of use? Salt spray sand, strained at full capacity, immersed in oil, handled by babies with puppies?
So the answer is a guarded "Yes." But not for the service duty you articulated. The ones that last are a heck of a lot heavier and bigger and made by companies like Kinedyne, Blackline, Ankara cargo etc., and will meet the WSTDA T-4 & T1 standards.

 

[nisaacs]

I use this outfit, good quality for the most part. Standard or premium straps/ratchet.

2" x 27' YELLOW Ratchet Strap with Flat Hook - 10,000 lb Break Strength

Blackline 2" x 30' Ratchet Strap w/ Flat Hooks

 

[3Ts]

I bought some Bison brand ones off Amazon because they had 20' straps instead of the 16' that are common. Turns out the Bison brand are a heavier duty strap and seem to be a more durable strap. I've not had them long so can't comment on longevity of the ratchets yet, but they look promising.

 

[ArlyA]

And what fails on our rachet straps is the mechanism when it becomes rusty. If evertything else on it is high quality, it makes no diffence.

 

[m7040]

I got a bunch of military surplus straps that are high quality and cheap

 

[ArlyA]

Anyone here try or see these army suplus ones?? The webbing is 1.75 inch Surplus center in Nebraska.

 

[m7040]

Anyone here try or see these army suplus ones?? The webbing is 1.75 inch Surplus center in Nebraska.View attachment 761868

Those are the ones I have. I love them

 

[jyoutz]

I’ve not had an issue with the ratchet mechanism, but the poly straps don’t seem to last too long. I look for nylon straps, but they can be hard to find.

 

[jyoutz]

Anyone here try or see these army suplus ones?? The webbing is 1.75 inch Surplus center in Nebraska.View attachment 761868

I see they also have longer straps made of nylon. I’m going to bookmark that site.

 

[ArlyA]

Those are the ones I have. I love them

Great! Have you had them in rain? Salt? How long have you had yours? At $7, kind of disposable.