Rope Ratchet 1/4" Adjustable Pulley System, Heavy-Duty Locking Strap for Hoisting, Tarp Tie Down, Gear Securing, Tent Setup, Grow Light Hanging, 8' Braided Polypropylene Rope, 150 lb Capacity

I tried to find these in my area none to be found. searching I found the exact matching to a set I bought some 20 years ago that are working just find but I needed extra for a project. I know these will work perfectly and will last many years to come.

Great for securing simple loads in the back of our SUV, Quick and easy to use.

Very good and strong

I'm taking one star because of the the cost. That said, these are strong, convenient and compact. Rope could be better, but that's an easy fix. The ratchet itself has good size pins for the hook and axle for the gear and looks like they are a adequately anchored. I think you could get 5/16 rope in the mechanism, if desired for strength, and looks strong enough to handle this. I've done this to my old ones (brand unknown) and worked great, once I worked the bigger diameter rope through the pulley system. The gear looks like cheaper metal (zinc over pot metal, I think), but am glad it's not plastic and seems strong enough to handle anything within reason (don't strap down a bulldozer with it). I've used these types for a while and they haven't failed me yet. In fact, that is why I bought a few more. They're handy.

I keep these in my car / van and use them to hold tarps on my trailer tough and hold quite a bit of weight

Product is exactly what I was looking for. I use them in securing small items, such as full gas cans, bicycles that are on wall racks, etc

Rachet straps’ days are numbered. Learn how to tie a slip knot and order you some of these!!

I was looking at several options and chose these due to the listing saying "Country of origin: USA" but alas, 'tis not so. I will freely admit my low rating is based solely on that lie. Leaving in a day on a trip and need something to strap down kayaks so I am going to use them and hope for the best based on other generally positive reviews and I might revisit down the line.Update: Upgraded to 3 stars because my boats didn't fly off the roof after 13 hours on the road. Also, somewhat promising to note that these are the same exact units included with the Thule "Stacker" kayak rack (only branded Thule instead of Rope Ratchet). They have the same construction, patent #s, other markings and "Made in China" text on them. Only difference is the Thule ones come with a spring-clipped loop on the one end and these come with a hook. . We'll see how they hold up, might end up with more stars down the line.