Bungees or Tie Downs for a rear rack setup

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I built a rack for the back of my hundo to be able to stash gear below it, out of sight, and still be able to have a cooler and other things above. Works great. I am looking for a recommendation for good adjustable tie-downs or bungee cords to use with what I built. I've seen pictures of bungee cords that are braided and allow for the other end to insert in the strap to shorten it, but I can't seem to find ones I like.

I'm also in search of the best way to mount a Krazy Beaver shovel to this setup. I have some quickfists, but they don't quite do the job.

Any suggestions? Here's a photo of what I built out of 1x1 tube steel and 3/4" baltic birch plywood.

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I currently have a fold up shovel in the bottle jack cubby, but for full-size shovels and other round handled items I’ve found strut conduit hangers to be handy and cheap and found at most harware stores. The bolt can be replaced with hillman type knob bolt and knob clamp or thumb screw also found at Lowes and such.

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I have everything under a cargo net for safety. I don't believe bungees should be used for holding things inside a vehicle. They will keep stuff from rattling but they have only minimal strength and would bu unsafe in any kind of accident.
Just my oppinion.......
 
I use these 1" lashing straps from Home Depot....

Husky 1 in. x 8 ft. Lashing Strap (2-Pack)-FH0911 - The Home Depot

They work fantastic for internal tie downs and I use them on the roof rack to secure my boxes and traction boards as well as secure the jerry cans on the rear bumper. I also use them to secure the traction boards to the rear mounted spare. They are strong, cheap and easy to work with. I cut mine to specific lengths for specific purposes. A little butane torch seals up the cut ends. Highly recommend.

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