Cam Buckles vs Ratchet Straps: Choosing the Best Tie-Downs for Your Cargo

When should you use a ratchet strap? When are cam buckles the best choice? Ratchet straps are best for heavy cargo, furniture, and appliances. On the other hand, cam buckles are best for more fragile cargo like kayaks or canoes, which can be damaged by overzealous ratcheting.



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[wonderwhat]

Thanks for the clarification. Looks like it's going to be cam buckle for me. To hold down storage container onto a rear mounted cargo carrier. 👍

[AgentHibachi]

Taking a 8-hour trip down from Georgia to Florida. I have a pop-up tent that I want to mount on my Buick SUV that has crossbar roof rack which is the better strap to use for that type of pop-up tent. Thank you!

[R.I.PXXX]

I didn't know there was a difference I use both when hauling

[RksI]

I need a strap to tie down my luggage to the back rack of my motor cycle. It looks like cam bukle will work.

[donnalagraffe]

I'm in the market for a hitch mounted cargo rack. I will mount it on my Roadtrek to move some of my belongings out-of-state. Do you have any recommendations?

[mariathornton]

Good morning,
What's the best straps to use to stationary furniture in a moving truck?