Ratchets for loads that must not move
For heavy or rigid cargo — a loaded top case, a crate, a spare tyre — a ratchet cargo tie-down locks webbing at a set tension and stays there. Use two, crossed, so the load cannot shift sideways. Do not overtighten against soft luggage; you will crush the contents before the strap complains.
Flat rubber and bungees for everyday loads
A flat rubber tie-down strap spreads its grip across a wide band, which suits dry bags and roll-top luggage — pair it with something like the roll-top touring duffel and the strap will not cut into the fabric. A carabiner bungee cord trades absolute hold for speed: jackets, rain gear and other light, bulky items you need to reach quickly.
Length is a specification, not a detail
Straps in this catalog are listed from 1 m to 4 m. The multi-length cargo strap and the color-mix hook strap cover that range; measure around your load and its anchor points, then choose the shortest length that closes comfortably. Excess strap flapping at speed is not harmless — it frays, and it finds chains and wheels.
Anchor, tension, check
Anchor to the frame, rack or passenger peg mounts — never to bodywork or a grab rail that flexes. Tension in an X pattern where you can. Then stop after the first few kilometres and check: webbing settles, loads compress, and the second tightening is the one that holds for the rest of the ride. For helmet-specific short straps, see the four-strand helmet strap options and confirm the length against your rack.