The Cords I Tested
The [Keeper 06304 Adjustable Bungee Cords](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Keeper+06304+Adjustable+Bungee+Cords&tag=thetestedhub-20) were the winners. The adjustable buckle lets one cord size fit different tarp widths.
Check price on Amazon →I tied down five sets of bungee cords on tarps during spring storms to find which one stays put and which one snaps in three weeks.
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The Cords I Tested
The [Keeper 06304 Adjustable Bungee Cords](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Keeper+06304+Adjustable+Bungee+Cords&tag=thetestedhub-20) were the winners. The adjustable buckle lets one cord size fit different tarp widths.
Quick answers
Cheap rubber cords degrade in three months of UV exposure. Quality EPDM rubber cords last two to three years if you bring them in for winter.
Bungees for daily flex and easy on-off. Ratchet straps for permanent setups under heavy wind. I use both depending on the job.
