Ratchet Tie Down Straps Alternative Reviews Summary

Usability

Pros:

• "These are perfect for what I need them for; holding down stuff in the bed of my truck. They’re great quality and great price!"
• "The ratchet system is so simple to use, I was actually surprised how easy it is after reading the highly detailed instructions."
• "Once I read the instructions, I found these easy to install and uninstall."
• "They were super easy to use."
• "Easy to use; good instructions."
• "The ratchet mechanism is smooth and easy to work."
• "Super easy to connect and tighten all while I sat in the Drivers seat. Disconnecting is a breeze."

Cons:

• "Worked well but not the most easy to use."
• "Straps did not come with clear instructions but after a little fidgeting with them I figured it out."
• "I am having a difficult time using these."
• "The ratcheting instructions are appalling - it's not a language translation problem, because they're mostly diagrams, which are either misleading or plain wrong."
• "Locking mechanisms get stuck."
• "The only thing to note is that the instructions are useless if you've never used ratchet straps."
• "The instructions for using the ratchet tensioner are sketchy and a bit difficult to follow."

Durability

Pros:

• "The straps seem rather durable and the color was easy to keep an eye on as we passed through the mountains while moving some heavy furniture up north for our parents."
• "They are very sturdy and highly recommend."
• "For the price, the quality of these straps is outstanding."
• "These are very nice compared to those. Thicker straps and smooth ratchet systems."
• "The material is very strong and the ratchets are great."
• "They seem to be very sturdy as well."
• "These straps are strong and I love the hook features."

Cons:

• "Supposed to be 4 ratchets, happened to only have 3 in box."
• "The straps aren’t durable, one snapped on us not 20 minutes down the road for our road trip."
• "Unfortunately I didn't check all the straps when purchased a year and a half ago. But yesterday when I needed to use all of them, I find out that one of the straps has a tear."
• "But the most frustrating thing is 2 of the nylon straps broke on my first use."
• "Im not sure how long these will last as the material is thin."
• "When I accelerated from a stop light, one of the front straps broke the kayak handle and we had to hook it to the kayak directly."
• "During our first trip on a highway the strap snapped."

Value

Pros:

• "He purchased it yesterday for the prime deal and got it for 20 bucks."
• "I think the value for this set is very good."
• "For $35 bucks (what they are priced at when I bought them) they're perfect for having a set of straps in your truck or trailer."
• "In addition to their impressive performance, the AUGO Ratchet Straps also offer excellent value for money."
• "Great bang for your buck!"
• "These ratchet straps are high quality for the price."
• "These are very good quality straps that can be used for any purpose. Great value, good to have on hand."

Cons:

• "Just don't use them for anything crazy and they will last."
• "They're also much more expensive than equivalent lengths of rope and (most) bungee cords."
• "They may be a little pricey, but they weren’t much more than I paid for a set of 4 that lasted 2 uses."
• "I will not purchase again, due to the amount of usage I would need and the thickness of the strap I would need."
• "I'd recommend investing in a higher quality one if you are hauling valuable or dangerous cargo."
• "Not bad, I thought the strap material would be a heavier quality."
• "But don’t over load them with heavy stuff. Use them to secure light things not anything heavy."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "The AUGO customer service is Top Notice to say the least – they provided timely communications and was very willing to listen and help when I had a small issue with the storage bag."
• "Great company that I'll be looking forward to using in the future."

Cons:

• "Will be returning. Disappointed."
• "I have no idea what the quality of this item is because I only received 1 out of 4 straps. We needed it next day to use on a luggage rack & were extremely disappointed."
• "Not returnable until January, despite what they have posted, and I cannot find a way to reach the seller, thus the 4-star rating."