Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Amazing Straps: amzn.to/3yZHiQc Sgt Knots: amzn.to/40rnaBZ Rhino USA: amzn.to/3nfV6TH Horusdy: amzn.to/40tpjgE Cartman: amzn.to/3Z5gzvX Stalwart: amzn.to/3yYL1gF Smartstraps: amzn.to/3JCMbn9 Keeper: amzn.to/40pN5di (no longer available) Xstrap: amzn.to/3TAPcJ2 Husky: Available at Home Depot Niteize: Available at Home Depot HDX: Available at Home Depot Haul-Master: Available at Harbor Freight
*Tarps* themselves may be worth weather testing; several silver tarps from Harbor Freight lasted one winter covering my tractor, one silver tarp from Lowe's is still going strong after four years.
Best tarp I ever had was a two-layer silver/brown tarp from Costco. I still have one. It's 15 years old. The other one was kept outside more often and lasted about ten years before I got rid of it.
That UV test is pretty eye opening, it's amazing that most of the cords were disintegrating after only 9 months. Obviously given the time investment it takes that requires a lot of planning ahead on your part. I've never seen someone put so much effort into testing tools the way you do, so I shouldn't be surprised!
I was about to say that my experience is the HDX straps are awesome. I have a roughly ten year old set of HDX straps, many of which were exposed to sunlight for approximately 6 hours a day in summer to about 4 hours a day in winter, for two years. Yes they faded and stretched but all of them still work and are still in use! Awesome video and more Staci reviews please!
No matter what I’m about to buy I consult these videos before hand to make sure I’m buying a good product and if what I usually buy doesn’t come out good in the testing I switch to what does, these tests are really like “end of discussion” results and they’re very appreciated by a lot of people, the dedication to thoroughness and unbiased results is top tier to say the least, thanks for all your time and dedication
Yeah, it's amazing how fast some cords fall to pieces when outdoors. Strap a tarp to something and then you are wondering why it's flying across the yard during a storm!
@@ProjectFarm Thanks go to you sir. This is the TRUEST way to judge a product's value, use / time / wear - how long it will last - better than overstressing and overloading stuff beyond reason which I find others testing. Thank you again.
Just the sheer amount of time, logistics, attention to detail and real world testing is never lost on us. Appreciate all that you do Todd - you’re the legit replacement for consumer products testing
I have said it before and I'll say it again. I'll take the reviews of all products that you do so amazingly, over any biased web sites out there. Your method of testing is so basic yet so effective, that it needs to be recognized. Well done, my friend, well done.
A neighbor of mine lost a lower eyelid from rubber strap failing while securing a load. Any of those straps failing over time would be a "do not buy". Thank you PF for your invaluable testing!
Sorry for the morbid curiousity but what a strange injury. So what now? Did the eyelid get replaced somehow or something? or is it like a patch situation. How the heck do you injure only one eyelid. Like it got ripped off somehow. Ugh sheesh
@@MarkTrades__ I believe he used two end to end to secure a cabinet in the back of a U-Haul. While walking by one cord failed and the other one with the hook still attached just hit him in the eye and hooked the lower eyelid. He spent the night in the hospital. I believe they were able to reattach most of it. He was grateful not to lose his eye.
Wow, wow, wow. The UV test was eye opening to be sure, but the thing that stuck out to me the most was the simple 24 hour test! Crazy that there's so much loss after such little time. Fantastic data as always!
@@ProjectFarmdo a Tool truck (snap-on, matco, cornwell) etc vs Harbor freight, impacts, sockets and wrenches. Put tool truck vs Harbor freight to the test to settle the arguments 😊
Your videos are the final word on most of my purchases! You thoroughly test to the extreme and have no sponsors paying for lies! Keep up the great content and most excellent testing!!!
I think the UV-test is absolutely fantastic. Occasionally, you have the need to strap something for a longer period, and having the strap last is imperative. Fantastic work once again!
@@ProjectFarmif you are looking for new ideas to test out. Can you do a comparison on, radio frequency coverage including AM, FM, longwave, shortwave, and single side band Something that is reasonable affordable and good for S.H.T.F situation Thanks Ken Swift
@@ProjectFarm I agree with him about the UV test. I'd like to request that you do a 9 month stretch test for indoor use. If they can survive, then it might worth investing in for indoor customers.
Yeah, i go through tons of these because I use them to tie down ladders on my truck. I did notice the hdx tend to hold up decently, but i gotta try those amazing straps
I’m a big fan of the “average finish” data that you show at the end of the videos. It really helps prospective buyers like me, who may not be looking for the best at one specific category, but rather a good option overall. Keep up the good work!
Chem Ph.D. here, nice testing, as usual! We use a lot of EPDM in my job and I must say I'm surprised with the weathering seen on several of the EPDM labeled straps. I suspect the heavily cracked and weathered straps were either another elastomer or a blended one (SBR is half the price). The Amazing straps are the only one that behaved like true EPDM: this material is a common roofing cover, good for decades! In the US we often get "mislabled" products , PYREX of old (now Pyrex) is NOT actually borosilicate glass, and US Synthetic oil isnt :( caveat emptor.
As I observe above.... the difference seems to be in how well the rubber is cured/vulcanized, and in my experience only Made In USA rubber is done right. I have made-in-USA rubber bungees that were at full stretch in CA desert sun for 10 years and have neither stretched out nor cracked (I still use them, they are now over 20 years old and still like brand new). Yet none of the made-in-China lasted more than 6 months. I've also seen made-in-USA tires last over 50 years with no cracking (also in the desert, trailer so low miles but all sun exposure all the time) yet Chinese tires are on their way out at 5 years old. Guess which goes on my truck.
So PYREX has turned into a corporate brand name and they can use the term to apply to any of their products? 🤔 I'll bet there's many other products that do the same thing. Getting around the deceptive advertising laws while being deliberately deceptive.
@@lilmike2710 Pyrex still makes Borosilicate glass products but only at their UK facility. They don't falsely advertise or try to hide anything, people just overreact as usual.
My suggestion for testing would be push brooms. I used to do tile work and having good push brooms was essential to getting as clean and dust-free a surface as possible when doing floor tile. It seemed that the better a broom was at sweeping dust and fine dirt the shorter was its useful life. But I guess you could test that!
this would be interesting, but there would be a lot of variables to control for... Like the difference between sweeping sawdust from a chainsaw vs sand vs flour. Still, good idea.
I suspect softer bristles clean better, but wear faster and have trouble on rougher surfaces. Stiffer bristles would probably last longer and clean larger debris and rougher surfaces more easily.
@@cancelhandles If there's one thing that watching ProjectFarm videos has taught me, it's that general "rules of thumb" like that often don't bear out in reality. A lot of times he has shown really unexpected results from things you simply wouldn't expect to perform that well, and yet they do (and also vice versa)
Todd, this is why you are the king of reviews! 9 months of UV exposure test has to rank in the top of all your tests. Your dedication to your viewers is as awesome as your methodology!
Could you test the bungee straps after being placed in a freezer for an hour to simulate someone using them in the cold? Otherwise, it was an impressive test.
Another outstanding testing video! To me the most valuable test was the long-term stretch left outdoors for months. One thing I hate is when I go to grab a bungee cord and use it, then as soon as I stretch it I find out it's dry rotted.
I'm not sure you've any children of your own, but you sure are the father of the best tool testing channel on TH-cam! So a big happy Father's Day to you, Todd.
Of course he doesn't have children... His garage is still intact, tools are neat and orderly, doesn't have any locks on his tool boxes and nothing is missing!... "But really Dad! I had to fix my neighbors bike chain and I don't remember if we left the wrench at his house or not?... OH! And the garage... I'll clean it up when I get home!" One of many episodes hence... On went the locks! 😁
Now that’s a stretch! PF does it again, outstanding work. Real world testing with results that are worth their weight in gold. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication.
Another very well-done test. The fact that you started this test 9 months ago certainly shows your dedication to testing excellence. Thanks for sharing 👍.
Wow. Coincidentally, I’ve been using HDX straps for a number of years. I never even knew how good they are relative to the competition. I guess it makes sense, now, why my straps have performed so well over the years..!
A test on torpedo levels would be a great comparison. A lot of us buy torpedo levels based on price because we want precise tools. I appreciate your dedication to being an unbiased source of real life information for all of us !
I have had a pack of HDX bungee cords in the back of my truck for the last 4 years. They get stored in the original container inside a toolbox when not in use to keep them out of the sun. By far the best bungee cords I have ever owned. Great strength, stretch, and the plastic coated hooks protect whatever you are hooking too.
Way back when as a plumber we only used the all rubber type and used to call them "teeth removers" as they would break suddenly and without warning. This name was well earned.
This is the legitimate embodiment kf "show, not tell". The way you record all your testing and then compile the results is really impressive. Love your dedication, also with you reading all your comments!
One of my favorites. Thank you! I always just buy a jar of whatever is sold at whatever store I’m at. They end up in the back of my pickup until I try and use them a second time (which leads me to just buying another set of whatever). Now I can go and buy the best ones on purpose. And at least 2-3 uses. 😂
Great video, thanks for sharing. One thing I HATE is going to reach for a bungee & pulling it & hearing the "death" of the elastic being forced to turn the flaccid bungee into a shoddy piece of rope 🤣💕👍
VERY IMPRESSIVE, Commander! All the tests were spot on and the U.V. ones and stretch as far as strength and time went are crucial to someone that uses those things. We have a bag full of all matters of them that we got when the wife's step-dad passed but I rely more on rope and chains for my tying and trying to stabilize stuff. TRYING is the main term here for me. Glad all is well and hope the rain is coming and doing what it needs to. HAPPY PAPPY DAY and God Bless ALL Yall!
Hi Lewie, Your positive feedback always means a lot to me. I use bungee cords all the time around the farm and prefer to leave them where they're needed. The UV test is really revealing! Hopefully, it'll help people make informed buying decision. Also, Happy Father's Day and wishing yall a terrific week and many BLESSINGS!!
@@ProjectFarm Likewise and I try and keep my stuff hid and the farther out of sight the better! Yall remain calm and dry! You know how wet the rain is! GBWYall!
Thanks for the tests, i use bungees daily to hold furniture down in my truck, UV exposure here in desert is crazy, its actually a combo of cooking & sunburning. same gooes for wood here.
Wow, great test, thanks! I've never found a bungee cord that could survive a single summer outdoors in the Arizona desert. I may have to run my own test on Amazing Straps and HDX. Thanks again, I really needed this!
Perfect timing, literally just had a cord fail this week from being out in the sun after only a couple of months and was looking to buy something to replace
One thing that I noticed that wasn't done but would've been interesting too see was seeing how cut/abrasion resistant they all were as a lot of loads can contain sharp or rough items in them which can lead to the cords failing over time. Good test over all though 👍
I'm glad you tested bungee cords. When they're in a package, you can't test them. I bought some on sale years ago and when I got them out of the package, they wouldn't even stretch close to 50%. They were useless. I was leery about buying bungee cords in a package. Your tests have given me the confidence to buy them in a package. Thanks.
I have used rubber straps made by " Radiator Specialty " for at least 35 years and have never been disappointed with their strength and long life. I have used them for securing ladders, staging planks, etc. to cargo truck racks and always double them for security. Great job with everything you test , keep the videos coming!
True story, my great uncle was using a black rubber bungee for moving. He straddled it to give it some extra pull, and the hook let go. It ripped right through his jeans, nut sack, and all. This was back in the day, so his mom sowed his nut sack closes on their dinner table after stuffing it all back in. He ended up having 6 kids in life. I wanna say he was around 17 or so when this happened. I never asked to see the scare, but I can't even imagine the pain. So I heard Todd say about not taking one on the chin I wince in pain.
I am always very "snap conscious" when working with bungees for that reason... I always wonder how many people lose eyes from one slipping or snapping.
Very interesting! I certainly didn't expect such a wide variety of results from what otherwise looked like identical products made from the same materials. I also didn't expect the HDX brand to do as well as it did; I usually see HDX as the cheap in-store brand. Now I know what straps I will buy next time I'm at Home Depot. :)
I have actually bought products based on your videos and I'm so glad that I do. LTT Screwdriver and the Fiskars folding utility knife so far, and many other products that I would consider buying because of how well they did in your tests. Really appreciate your work!
Way back in 1991 I took some polyurethane straps to Operation Dessert Shield/Storm. I don't recall what they were called or who made them, but they worked great and were impervious to to petroleum products. If this type is still available, I'd like to see them included in your next test please.
Considering every single item he tested was made in China, my guess is yours wasn't. It's unfortunate because there are plenty of brands made in the USA still but I don't think he gets the affiliate money with them.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧰 Bungee Cord Testing Introduction - Introduction to testing various bungee cord brands for strength and UV exposure. - Comparison of different brands to determine the best-performing bungee cord. 00:12 🐎 Testing Horse D Brand Bungee Cord - Testing the Horse D brand bungee cord for strength at various lengths. - Detailed performance measurements at different stretches. 01:08 🦛 Testing Hyper Tough Brand Bungee Cord - Testing the Hyper Tough brand bungee cord for strength and performance. - Comparison to other brands and measuring its limits. 01:37 🧰 Testing Cartman Brand Bungee Cord - Evaluation of the Cartman brand bungee cord's strength and durability. - Comparison with previous brands and assessing its performance. 02:05 🏗️ Testing Haul Master Brand Bungee Cord - Testing the Haul Master brand bungee cord, which is sold at Harbor Freight. - Measuring its strength and performance at various stretches. 02:33 🦏 Testing Rhino USA Brand Bungee Cord - Evaluation of the Rhino USA brand bungee cord's performance and UV resistance. - Comparing its strength to other brands. 03:01 🧳 Testing X-Trap Brand Bungee Cord - Testing the X-Trap brand bungee cord for strength and durability. - Comparing its performance to other brands. 03:29 🐺 Testing Husky Brand Bungee Cord - Assessment of the Husky brand bungee cord's durability and UV resistance. - Comparing its strength to other brands. 04:24 🗝️ Testing Keeper Brand Bungee Cord - Testing the Keeper brand bungee cord for durability and chemical resistance. - Measuring its strength and performance. 04:53 🪢 Testing Harbor Freight Haul Master Bungee Cord - Assessment of the Harbor Freight Haul Master bungee cord's performance. - Comparing its strength and durability after UV exposure. 05:21 🦄 Testing Amazing Straps Brand Bungee Cord - Evaluation of the Amazing Straps brand bungee cord for strength and durability. - Comparing its performance to other brands. 05:50 🏡 Testing Home Depot HDX Brand Bungee Cord - Testing the Home Depot HDX brand bungee cord for durability and chemical resistance. - Measuring its strength and performance. 06:19 🌙 Testing Night Eyes Brand Bungee Cord - Evaluation of the Night Eyes brand bungee cord's performance and UV resistance. - Comparing its strength to other brands. 06:36 🤖 Summary of Bungee Cord Testing - Summary of the bungee cord testing results and findings. - Highlights of the best-performing brands in different categories. Made with HARPA AI
Hmm, perhaps a larger version of his auto air filter rig. For HVAC filters, it might be important to test low and high-velocity, as there's a lot of nonlinear forces/factors involved as well as different "speeds" of HVAC systems.
I live in the PNW and 7 years ago I used a handful of HDX bungee cords to string up a tarp from the tree in my yard. Long story short, I accidentally left one of the HDX bungee cords 20 feet up in the tree and 7 rainy winters later it's still taut and bright red! Surprising results since I've found most of Home Depot's HDX brand products to be terrible quality. Again, thank you for the wonderful videos! Please keep 'em coming!
I can’t be the only with a million different brands of bungees I’ve collected over the years and is watching this video and matching them up with the proper brands in my brain
I've acquired all of my bungee cords over the years off the side of the road when they fall off semis. Some ive had for over 10 years use them to tie down ladders on truck. Great review!
As simple as "bungee" and "rubber" straps seem, they are a critical component in many of the tasks the average person performs. I myself go through bundles of straps each year! Sometimes the straps are securing crucial equipment on my motorcycle that I use searching for artifacts, fossils, interesting rocks etc, as a hobby. Using the best options to secure this equipment has just become easier. Thanks!!!
I am glad you did this test for 2 reasons: 1. I never planned on the straps lasting more than one trip, know I know that I was right for the most part. 2. I do not have a chain hoist however I do have a lot of chain come a longs. Mostly Beebe, but some others as well with chain lengths from 3' to 25'. On occasion I tarp loads and use a lot rope and bungee straps. Generally bungee straps are ether too long to work well or too short to reach a tie point. I never thought of hooking up a chain come a long to a bungee to stretch it into place. Thanks for the tip.
The UV test was invaluable for me, and this was very timely! I keep losing bungee cords that are outside doing simple things like keeping a PTO shaft in place or keeping the backhoe stabilizers from dropping while it is in storage. They often disintegrate after just a couple of months, and was thinking last week that I need to experiment with different brands. Looks like you've already done it for me, and I just put some Nite Ize on order for those jobs.
I've been using the Husky EPDM straps for at least a decade now. I primarily use them to strap down lumber being hauled on my short bed truck with the tail gate down. They stretch out perfectly to hold 2x4's, plywood, and more down securely without any sliding around. I do not leave them exposed to UV for more than a day or so at most. I also replace all my bungie cords every 2-3 years as I'm fearful of one rotting just enough to snap while pulling them tight and catching one in the head or worse. Awesome video!
I recently started using The Perfect Bungie made by Bihlerflex They have an "easy stretch", standard duty and a heavy duty. And made in the USA. I'm using them to secure 6 kayaks on a custom trailer I built.
Holy smokes the spreadsheet created by Jim for products tested is incredible!! What a handy dandy thing! Todd the testing is spot on, great source of info.
9 hours and 2.91 MILLION views. Your videos and quality seriously speaks for itself, I bet you never imagined this would happen when you first started videos that’s awesome.
On most comparison videos, I fast forward to the end to get the results. For Project Farm, I watch the whole video. His process is fascinating, and entertaining.
I bought the SGT based off your review. I used them on a motorcycle so i was mainly concerned about how they hold up to rain and sun. 3 months into it, best bungee i have ever owned. THANKS
Another great commonly used product test video from Project Farm. Since I am in the need now for some bungee straps I am going to buy some Amazing Straps. Your video, once again, is timely. And speaking of timely, I really like your use of a time machine for the 9 month aging test. If only I had one too, then I could go back in time and avoid some of the purchases I made before Project Farm showed me what I should have bought instead! Thanks, Eric
“The HyperTough is no longer hyper tough” LOL Your jokes and enthusiasm make me giggle. I don’t use the products you test but don’t regret following. Always enjoy the methods of your experiments. Keep up the great work!
Noticed that TH-cam says @projectfarm receives commission on both the HDX and Nite-ize brand. Kinda calls the impartialness of the testing into question with that kind of disclosure by youtube.
PF, it's absolutely amazing how you think up the perfect tests for each scenario! I'm about to show your channel to my Dad. *This* is the episode that is sure to get him... "hooked." Thank you for everything you do. This might be a bit outside your capacity, but I would love to see an episode on Whole House Inverters (either for battery backup or solar).
This was an excellent test! I brings to mind a quip a yard and garden guy once explained...why would we make indestructible weed wacker string? Bravo 👏
Brilliant Todd! What a great test of products (as always!) and what a reveal of who is just slapping a "UV Resistant" label on thing that are really not!
It's incredible what the sun does to things over time, it's also incredible that there are some products that hold up pretty well in material and dyes. If only the rest gave a damn. And thanks for the metric conversions.
We keep straps in the bed of our work trucks year round. 14 years ago I noticed that some straps lasted longer than others. It took a while to narrow down the ones that held up well. I decided that HDX was the best of the ones we tried. I have used the same set for close to 10 years. They spend a lot of time not in use under or beside stuff in the shade, and sometimes the truck spends the day parked in the shade. I don't play around with bad cords after we had a friend losing his vision in one eye after a bungee failed. The older HDX bungees hold up longer than the current ones do and they caused me no end of trouble trying to figure out what brand we had that was holding up so well when they changed the design of the hook and I kept looking for the hook style that matches what I had. After looking for a year I found the original container and was able to get things narrowed down. So much marketing hype on all those straps it caused so many arguments with my coworkers watching them buy crap and I would say get back to me in 6 months and let's see how they are holding up. Thanks for the testing and showing the other brands that are better than most.
You are Very Impressive @Project Farm ! Who else is testing for UV exposure for 9 months I always look forward to any video you have thank you for your hard work greatly appreciate you and what you are doing! ALOHA!
Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Amazing Straps: amzn.to/3yZHiQc
Sgt Knots: amzn.to/40rnaBZ
Rhino USA: amzn.to/3nfV6TH
Horusdy: amzn.to/40tpjgE
Cartman: amzn.to/3Z5gzvX
Stalwart: amzn.to/3yYL1gF
Smartstraps: amzn.to/3JCMbn9
Keeper: amzn.to/40pN5di (no longer available)
Xstrap: amzn.to/3TAPcJ2
Husky: Available at Home Depot
Niteize: Available at Home Depot
HDX: Available at Home Depot
Haul-Master: Available at Harbor Freight
*Tarps* themselves may be worth weather testing; several silver tarps from Harbor Freight lasted one winter covering my tractor, one silver tarp from Lowe's is still going strong after four years.
Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for the feedback.
Best tarp I ever had was a two-layer silver/brown tarp from Costco. I still have one. It's 15 years old. The other one was kept outside more often and lasted about ten years before I got rid of it.
I was thinking of testing tarps as well.
Hard to beat a canvas tarp if you can afford it! But you need to properly maintain them and weather proof them!
Great idea 👍
That UV test is pretty eye opening, it's amazing that most of the cords were disintegrating after only 9 months. Obviously given the time investment it takes that requires a lot of planning ahead on your part. I've never seen someone put so much effort into testing tools the way you do, so I shouldn't be surprised!
Thanks!
A nine month test is very impressive
I was thinking the same
I was about to say that my experience is the HDX straps are awesome. I have a roughly ten year old set of HDX straps, many of which were exposed to sunlight for approximately 6 hours a day in summer to about 4 hours a day in winter, for two years. Yes they faded and stretched but all of them still work and are still in use! Awesome video and more Staci reviews please!
Especially since these are super regularly used on bicycles.
No matter what I’m about to buy I consult these videos before hand to make sure I’m buying a good product and if what I usually buy doesn’t come out good in the testing I switch to what does, these tests are really like “end of discussion” results and they’re very appreciated by a lot of people, the dedication to thoroughness and unbiased results is top tier to say the least, thanks for all your time and dedication
You are welcome!
This man's thoroughness is better than any doctor i've ever met. Very impressive.
"VERY IMPRESSIVE!"
Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!
Which insulin pump is the best? Let's find out!
“We’re gonna test that!”
The doctors are owned by big pharma and do what they are told to get paid.
Wise to include the long-range weathering wear-out test.
Thank you very much!
Yeah, it's amazing how fast some cords fall to pieces when outdoors. Strap a tarp to something and then you are wondering why it's flying across the yard during a storm!
@@ProjectFarm Thanks go to you sir. This is the TRUEST way to judge a product's value, use / time / wear - how long it will last - better than overstressing and overloading stuff beyond reason which I find others testing. Thank you again.
@@volvo09 That's just it - a perfect example and well spoken. Thanks.
@@volvo09 That's my takeaway from today's episode: Never use bungee cords for permanent or semi-permanent installations.
Just the sheer amount of time, logistics, attention to detail and real world testing is never lost on us. Appreciate all that you do Todd - you’re the legit replacement for consumer products testing
Thanks!
I strongly agree~!!!
I agree....
I have said it before and I'll say it again. I'll take the reviews of all products that you do so amazingly, over any biased web sites out there. Your method of testing is so basic yet so effective, that it needs to be recognized. Well done, my friend, well done.
Thanks and you are welcome!
A neighbor of mine lost a lower eyelid from rubber strap failing while securing a load. Any of those straps failing over time would be a "do not buy".
Thank you PF for your invaluable testing!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
That sounds really painful
Sorry for the morbid curiousity but what a strange injury. So what now? Did the eyelid get replaced somehow or something? or is it like a patch situation. How the heck do you injure only one eyelid. Like it got ripped off somehow. Ugh sheesh
@@MarkTrades__ I believe he used two end to end to secure a cabinet in the back of a U-Haul. While walking by one cord failed and the other one with the hook still attached just hit him in the eye and hooked the lower eyelid. He spent the night in the hospital. I believe they were able to reattach most of it. He was grateful not to lose his eye.
That’s why I use rope. I’ve been smacked by bungees before.
Wow, wow, wow. The UV test was eye opening to be sure, but the thing that stuck out to me the most was the simple 24 hour test! Crazy that there's so much loss after such little time. Fantastic data as always!
Thanks!
It would be interesting to know how much the 24 hour bungees recover after 24 hours of rest. (I assume the 9 month bungees won’t recover)
@@ProjectFarmdo a Tool truck (snap-on, matco, cornwell) etc vs Harbor freight, impacts, sockets and wrenches. Put tool truck vs Harbor freight to the test to settle the arguments 😊
Your videos are the final word on most of my purchases! You thoroughly test to the extreme and have no sponsors paying for lies! Keep up the great content and most excellent testing!!!
Thank you, will do!
@@ProjectFarm
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Same. I have written down the results of each test he’s ever done and reference it whenever I buy something to make sure I’m getting the best.
I think the UV-test is absolutely fantastic. Occasionally, you have the need to strap something for a longer period, and having the strap last is imperative. Fantastic work once again!
Thank you for sharing!
@@ProjectFarmif you are looking for new ideas to test out. Can you do a comparison on, radio frequency coverage including AM, FM, longwave, shortwave, and single side band
Something that is reasonable affordable and good for S.H.T.F situation
Thanks
Ken Swift
@@ProjectFarm I agree with him about the UV test.
I'd like to request that you do a 9 month stretch test for indoor use. If they can survive, then it might worth investing in for indoor customers.
Yeah, i go through tons of these because I use them to tie down ladders on my truck. I did notice the hdx tend to hold up decently, but i gotta try those amazing straps
I’m a big fan of the “average finish” data that you show at the end of the videos. It really helps prospective buyers like me, who may not be looking for the best at one specific category, but rather a good option overall. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm You need to review both corded and cordless heat guns, as there are about 20 varieties each.
Chem Ph.D. here, nice testing, as usual! We use a lot of EPDM in my job and I must say I'm surprised with the weathering seen on several of the EPDM labeled straps. I suspect the heavily cracked and weathered straps were either another elastomer or a blended one (SBR is half the price). The Amazing straps are the only one that behaved like true EPDM: this material is a common roofing cover, good for decades! In the US we often get "mislabled" products , PYREX of old (now Pyrex) is NOT actually borosilicate glass, and US Synthetic oil isnt :( caveat emptor.
As I observe above.... the difference seems to be in how well the rubber is cured/vulcanized, and in my experience only Made In USA rubber is done right. I have made-in-USA rubber bungees that were at full stretch in CA desert sun for 10 years and have neither stretched out nor cracked (I still use them, they are now over 20 years old and still like brand new). Yet none of the made-in-China lasted more than 6 months. I've also seen made-in-USA tires last over 50 years with no cracking (also in the desert, trailer so low miles but all sun exposure all the time) yet Chinese tires are on their way out at 5 years old. Guess which goes on my truck.
@@ReziacWhat brand Tires and Bungee cords?
So PYREX has turned into a corporate brand name and they can use the term to apply to any of their products? 🤔 I'll bet there's many other products that do the same thing. Getting around the deceptive advertising laws while being deliberately deceptive.
@@lilmike2710 Pyrex still makes Borosilicate glass products but only at their UK facility. They don't falsely advertise or try to hide anything, people just overreact as usual.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Okay 👍
But, why here? 🤔 What compels you to post random verses and statements like that without being prompted?
My suggestion for testing would be push brooms. I used to do tile work and having good push brooms was essential to getting as clean and dust-free a surface as possible when doing floor tile. It seemed that the better a broom was at sweeping dust and fine dirt the shorter was its useful life. But I guess you could test that!
this would be interesting, but there would be a lot of variables to control for... Like the difference between sweeping sawdust from a chainsaw vs sand vs flour. Still, good idea.
I have one broom that works great in my garage, but worthless on the driveway.
I suspect softer bristles clean better, but wear faster and have trouble on rougher surfaces. Stiffer bristles would probably last longer and clean larger debris and rougher surfaces more easily.
@@cancelhandles If there's one thing that watching ProjectFarm videos has taught me, it's that general "rules of thumb" like that often don't bear out in reality. A lot of times he has shown really unexpected results from things you simply wouldn't expect to perform that well, and yet they do (and also vice versa)
Why not just use a shop vac like the ones he tested?
Todd, this is why you are the king of reviews! 9 months of UV exposure test has to rank in the top of all your tests. Your dedication to your viewers is as awesome as your methodology!
Thanks!
He's done wipers outside for a full year as well
Could you test the bungee straps after being placed in a freezer for an hour to simulate someone using them in the cold? Otherwise, it was an impressive test.
Yeah, I was totally expecting this test.
Would love to add that this would be a good test. Have had some straps that just broke in one winter from usage
@@Vegalyp use tie down straps. Never had a problem yet after 2 years
Another outstanding testing video! To me the most valuable test was the long-term stretch left outdoors for months. One thing I hate is when I go to grab a bungee cord and use it, then as soon as I stretch it I find out it's dry rotted.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Happy Father’s Day. I know there are a lot of fathers relaxing and watching this today. Excellent content as usual.
Thanks! Happy Father's Day!
I'm not sure you've any children of your own, but you sure are the father of the best tool testing channel on TH-cam! So a big happy Father's Day to you, Todd.
Of course he doesn't have children... His garage is still intact, tools are neat and orderly, doesn't have any locks on his tool boxes and nothing is missing!... "But really Dad! I had to fix my neighbors bike chain and I don't remember if we left the wrench at his house or not?... OH! And the garage... I'll clean it up when I get home!" One of many episodes hence... On went the locks! 😁
As someone who uses these a lot, this will be awesome. Looking forward to it. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Now that’s a stretch! PF does it again, outstanding work. Real world testing with results that are worth their weight in gold. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Another very well-done test. The fact that you started this test 9 months ago certainly shows your dedication to testing excellence. Thanks for sharing 👍.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Wow. Coincidentally, I’ve been using HDX straps for a number of years. I never even knew how good they are relative to the competition.
I guess it makes sense, now, why my straps have performed so well over the years..!
Thanks for sharing.
I know what’s very impressive; your project planning for all these long-term tests! You’ve got my vote for tarp testing as well.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I had never thought about comparing different brands of bungee straps. This is really good information. Very impressive!
A test on torpedo levels would be a great comparison. A lot of us buy torpedo levels based on price because we want precise tools. I appreciate your dedication to being an unbiased source of real life information for all of us !
Thank you for sharing!
That would be a great video
I have had a pack of HDX bungee cords in the back of my truck for the last 4 years. They get stored in the original container inside a toolbox when not in use to keep them out of the sun. By far the best bungee cords I have ever owned. Great strength, stretch, and the plastic coated hooks protect whatever you are hooking too.
Thanks for sharing.
Way back when as a plumber we only used the all rubber type and used to call them "teeth removers" as they would break suddenly and without warning. This name was well earned.
Thanks for the feedback.
Lol. I don't trust those things as far as I can throw them.
This channel never ceases to amaze me… Thanks for taking the time to put a lot of thought and effort into these videos.
You are welcome!
This is the legitimate embodiment kf "show, not tell". The way you record all your testing and then compile the results is really impressive. Love your dedication, also with you reading all your comments!
Thanks so much!
One of my favorites. Thank you! I always just buy a jar of whatever is sold at whatever store I’m at. They end up in the back of my pickup until I try and use them a second time (which leads me to just buying another set of whatever). Now I can go and buy the best ones on purpose. And at least 2-3 uses. 😂
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Just in time for Father's Day! I can't imagine how you keep track of all the tests you do considering long-term tests like this. Great work Todd!
Thanks!
Great video, thanks for sharing. One thing I HATE is going to reach for a bungee & pulling it & hearing the "death" of the elastic being forced to turn the flaccid bungee into a shoddy piece of rope 🤣💕👍
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
VERY IMPRESSIVE, Commander! All the tests were spot on and the U.V. ones and stretch as far as strength and time went are crucial to someone that uses those things. We have a bag full of all matters of them that we got when the wife's step-dad passed but I rely more on rope and chains for my tying and trying to stabilize stuff. TRYING is the main term here for me. Glad all is well and hope the rain is coming and doing what it needs to. HAPPY PAPPY DAY and God Bless ALL Yall!
Hi Lewie, Your positive feedback always means a lot to me. I use bungee cords all the time around the farm and prefer to leave them where they're needed. The UV test is really revealing! Hopefully, it'll help people make informed buying decision. Also, Happy Father's Day and wishing yall a terrific week and many BLESSINGS!!
@@ProjectFarm Likewise and I try and keep my stuff hid and the farther out of sight the better! Yall remain calm and dry! You know how wet the rain is! GBWYall!
Thanks for the tests, i use bungees daily to hold furniture down in my truck, UV exposure here in desert is crazy, its actually a combo of cooking & sunburning. same gooes for wood here.
Thank you for doing such a LONG test for how UV effects each one. That is so helpful in my opinion.
You are welcome!
Happy Father's day Todd
Love your work!
Any chance we will see a test of asphalt sealers?
Thank you! I don't have an asphalt sealer video in the works yet, but I'll look into the possibility.
i love the addition of the spreadsheets. i enjoy looking at numbers and being able to see the spread across the products you are testing
Thanks!
9 month I’ve test says it all, one of the best channels on TH-cam. I come here for 80% of my purchases. Love this channel.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, great test, thanks! I've never found a bungee cord that could survive a single summer outdoors in the Arizona desert. I may have to run my own test on Amazing Straps and HDX. Thanks again, I really needed this!
You are a mind reader i was literally wanting to suggest this. You are amazing as always sir
Thank you very much! Brand makes a HUGE difference!
Perfect timing, literally just had a cord fail this week from being out in the sun after only a couple of months and was looking to buy something to replace
Glad to hear the timing was perfect!
One thing that I noticed that wasn't done but would've been interesting too see was seeing how cut/abrasion resistant they all were as a lot of loads can contain sharp or rough items in them which can lead to the cords failing over time. Good test over all though 👍
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Safety is so important. These tests really help understand what you can and cannot do with certain tools.
Great video as usual.
Thank you!
I'm glad you tested bungee cords. When they're in a package, you can't test them. I bought some on sale years ago and when I got them out of the package, they wouldn't even stretch close to 50%. They were useless. I was leery about buying bungee cords in a package. Your tests have given me the confidence to buy them in a package. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the channel, would like to see the cord’s revisited later on again but with a cold weather test.
Absolutely!
Looking forward to another great show! Keep up the excellent work!
Thanks! Will do!
I have used rubber straps made by " Radiator Specialty " for at least 35 years and have never been disappointed with their strength and long life. I have used them for securing ladders, staging planks, etc. to cargo truck racks and always double them for security. Great job with everything you test , keep the videos coming!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
True story, my great uncle was using a black rubber bungee for moving. He straddled it to give it some extra pull, and the hook let go. It ripped right through his jeans, nut sack, and all. This was back in the day, so his mom sowed his nut sack closes on their dinner table after stuffing it all back in. He ended up having 6 kids in life. I wanna say he was around 17 or so when this happened. I never asked to see the scare, but I can't even imagine the pain. So I heard Todd say about not taking one on the chin I wince in pain.
Awful! I've taken a hit to the face one time and my glasses helped absorb most of the impact.
Oh God!!
Wise to be safe with the stretching. The father of my one close mate lost an eye from one of these snapping when tying down surfboards.
Great point! They can indeed be very dangerous!
I am always very "snap conscious" when working with bungees for that reason... I always wonder how many people lose eyes from one slipping or snapping.
@volvo09 yeah, one must be aware, I'm sure it's happened a lot, especially with older cords.
Even on videos that aren't relevant to me, I like to watch just to see how he will test them. Such a high quality channel.
Thanks!
Very interesting! I certainly didn't expect such a wide variety of results from what otherwise looked like identical products made from the same materials. I also didn't expect the HDX brand to do as well as it did; I usually see HDX as the cheap in-store brand. Now I know what straps I will buy next time I'm at Home Depot. :)
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Love to see it! Your methodical testing is top notch, sir 👌 *edit* thank you for what you do!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have actually bought products based on your videos and I'm so glad that I do. LTT Screwdriver and the Fiskars folding utility knife so far, and many other products that I would consider buying because of how well they did in your tests. Really appreciate your work!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Way back in 1991 I took some polyurethane straps to Operation Dessert Shield/Storm. I don't recall what they were called or who made them, but they worked great and were impervious to to petroleum products. If this type is still available, I'd like to see them included in your next test please.
Mabe he has a crystal ball that would advise him.
It's a little early for Dessert 🍨 🥧 🍦
Considering every single item he tested was made in China, my guess is yours wasn't. It's unfortunate because there are plenty of brands made in the USA still but I don't think he gets the affiliate money with them.
Thank you so much for adding the metric measurements in your videos!!!
You are welcome!
Notification SQUAD Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! You too!
Great video as always. Can you test heat shrink tubes?
Thank you for the video idea!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🧰 Bungee Cord Testing Introduction
- Introduction to testing various bungee cord brands for strength and UV exposure.
- Comparison of different brands to determine the best-performing bungee cord.
00:12 🐎 Testing Horse D Brand Bungee Cord
- Testing the Horse D brand bungee cord for strength at various lengths.
- Detailed performance measurements at different stretches.
01:08 🦛 Testing Hyper Tough Brand Bungee Cord
- Testing the Hyper Tough brand bungee cord for strength and performance.
- Comparison to other brands and measuring its limits.
01:37 🧰 Testing Cartman Brand Bungee Cord
- Evaluation of the Cartman brand bungee cord's strength and durability.
- Comparison with previous brands and assessing its performance.
02:05 🏗️ Testing Haul Master Brand Bungee Cord
- Testing the Haul Master brand bungee cord, which is sold at Harbor Freight.
- Measuring its strength and performance at various stretches.
02:33 🦏 Testing Rhino USA Brand Bungee Cord
- Evaluation of the Rhino USA brand bungee cord's performance and UV resistance.
- Comparing its strength to other brands.
03:01 🧳 Testing X-Trap Brand Bungee Cord
- Testing the X-Trap brand bungee cord for strength and durability.
- Comparing its performance to other brands.
03:29 🐺 Testing Husky Brand Bungee Cord
- Assessment of the Husky brand bungee cord's durability and UV resistance.
- Comparing its strength to other brands.
04:24 🗝️ Testing Keeper Brand Bungee Cord
- Testing the Keeper brand bungee cord for durability and chemical resistance.
- Measuring its strength and performance.
04:53 🪢 Testing Harbor Freight Haul Master Bungee Cord
- Assessment of the Harbor Freight Haul Master bungee cord's performance.
- Comparing its strength and durability after UV exposure.
05:21 🦄 Testing Amazing Straps Brand Bungee Cord
- Evaluation of the Amazing Straps brand bungee cord for strength and durability.
- Comparing its performance to other brands.
05:50 🏡 Testing Home Depot HDX Brand Bungee Cord
- Testing the Home Depot HDX brand bungee cord for durability and chemical resistance.
- Measuring its strength and performance.
06:19 🌙 Testing Night Eyes Brand Bungee Cord
- Evaluation of the Night Eyes brand bungee cord's performance and UV resistance.
- Comparing its strength to other brands.
06:36 🤖 Summary of Bungee Cord Testing
- Summary of the bungee cord testing results and findings.
- Highlights of the best-performing brands in different categories.
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I'd be interested in seeing if you could test air filters for home HVAC systems. Do they really filter what they claim?
I second this.
Hmm, perhaps a larger version of his auto air filter rig. For HVAC filters, it might be important to test low and high-velocity, as there's a lot of nonlinear forces/factors involved as well as different "speeds" of HVAC systems.
To all the fathers out here …
Happy Father’s Day!!!
Thank you and I wish you and everyone else the same!
I live in the PNW and 7 years ago I used a handful of HDX bungee cords to string up a tarp from the tree in my yard. Long story short, I accidentally left one of the HDX bungee cords 20 feet up in the tree and 7 rainy winters later it's still taut and bright red! Surprising results since I've found most of Home Depot's HDX brand products to be terrible quality. Again, thank you for the wonderful videos! Please keep 'em coming!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
I can’t be the only with a million different brands of bungees I’ve collected over the years and is watching this video and matching them up with the proper brands in my brain
I've acquired all of my bungee cords over the years off the side of the road when they fall off semis. Some ive had for over 10 years use them to tie down ladders on truck. Great review!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
As simple as "bungee" and "rubber" straps seem, they are a critical component in many of the tasks the average person performs. I myself go through bundles of straps each year! Sometimes the straps are securing crucial equipment on my motorcycle that I use searching for artifacts, fossils, interesting rocks etc, as a hobby. Using the best options to secure this equipment has just become easier. Thanks!!!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I am glad you did this test for 2 reasons:
1. I never planned on the straps lasting more than one trip, know I know that I was right for the most part.
2. I do not have a chain hoist however I do have a lot of chain come a longs. Mostly Beebe, but some others as well with chain lengths from 3' to 25'. On occasion I tarp loads and use a lot rope and bungee straps. Generally bungee straps are ether too long to work well or too short to reach a tie point. I never thought of hooking up a chain come a long to a bungee to stretch it into place. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the feedback.
The UV test was invaluable for me, and this was very timely! I keep losing bungee cords that are outside doing simple things like keeping a PTO shaft in place or keeping the backhoe stabilizers from dropping while it is in storage. They often disintegrate after just a couple of months, and was thinking last week that I need to experiment with different brands. Looks like you've already done it for me, and I just put some Nite Ize on order for those jobs.
Hell yeah. I'm with you.
Thanks for sharing! Glad it was timely!
I've been using the Husky EPDM straps for at least a decade now. I primarily use them to strap down lumber being hauled on my short bed truck with the tail gate down. They stretch out perfectly to hold 2x4's, plywood, and more down securely without any sliding around. I do not leave them exposed to UV for more than a day or so at most. I also replace all my bungie cords every 2-3 years as I'm fearful of one rotting just enough to snap while pulling them tight and catching one in the head or worse. Awesome video!
Thanks!
I recently started using The Perfect Bungie made by Bihlerflex They have an "easy stretch", standard duty and a heavy duty. And made in the USA. I'm using them to secure 6 kayaks on a custom trailer I built.
Thanks for sharing.
Holy smokes the spreadsheet created by Jim for products tested is incredible!! What a handy dandy thing! Todd the testing is spot on, great source of info.
Thanks!
9 hours and 2.91 MILLION views. Your videos and quality seriously speaks for itself, I bet you never imagined this would happen when you first started videos that’s awesome.
You are right! Thanks for being one of that number!
On most comparison videos, I fast forward to the end to get the results. For Project Farm, I watch the whole video. His process is fascinating, and entertaining.
Thanks!
All the tests are valuable, but I personally find the most value in the long term tests. Thanks for doing this.
You are welcome!
Fantastic scientific methodology. I love the inclusion of brake parts cleaner too. Kudos on this excellent real-world testing!
Thank you!
I'm not even in the market for bungee cords but here I am watching the whole video. Thanks for all you do!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great testing and very useful info Todd! Thank you!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I enjoy your content very much!
Thanks! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Amazing to think you tested these over 9 months. Thanks for your thoroughness
You are welcome!
No questions.....just a big fat thanks to u for sharing with the world !!
Thanks!
I appreciate how you straightened the upper hook on your tension tester after you had tension on it for each product
Thanks!
I bought the SGT based off your review. I used them on a motorcycle so i was mainly concerned about how they hold up to rain and sun. 3 months into it, best bungee i have ever owned. THANKS
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Providing an valuable service to all of man kind as always....
.. what a legend.
Thanks!
Thank you for your dedication to testing these properly! Never would have guessed that home Depots brand would hold up that well!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Another great commonly used product test video from Project Farm. Since I am in the need now for some bungee straps I am going to buy some Amazing Straps. Your video, once again, is timely. And speaking of timely, I really like your use of a time machine for the 9 month aging test. If only I had one too, then I could go back in time and avoid some of the purchases I made before Project Farm showed me what I should have bought instead!
Thanks,
Eric
Thanks and you are welcome!
“The HyperTough is no longer hyper tough” LOL
Your jokes and enthusiasm make me giggle. I don’t use the products you test but don’t regret following. Always enjoy the methods of your experiments. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
Man a item/tool I use EVERY SINGLE DAY in the Arizona heat. Thank you project farm!!
You are welcome!
Thanks!
Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Noticed that TH-cam says @projectfarm receives commission on both the HDX and Nite-ize brand. Kinda calls the impartialness of the testing into question with that kind of disclosure by youtube.
PF, it's absolutely amazing how you think up the perfect tests for each scenario! I'm about to show your channel to my Dad. *This* is the episode that is sure to get him... "hooked." Thank you for everything you do. This might be a bit outside your capacity, but I would love to see an episode on Whole House Inverters (either for battery backup or solar).
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the UV and other long-term testing, and the chemical testing. It shows a lot about the products that don't show up right away.
You are welcome!
You, sir, are a clock n hammer. Ticking right along, banging out scientifically based content. Appreciate the dedication and integrity.
Thanks!
This was an excellent test! I brings to mind a quip a yard and garden guy once explained...why would we make indestructible weed wacker string? Bravo 👏
Thanks!
Love that you did aging testing on these. More of that please, more important than destructive testing to me.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Brilliant Todd! What a great test of products (as always!) and what a reveal of who is just slapping a "UV Resistant" label on thing that are really not!
Thankks!
It's incredible what the sun does to things over time, it's also incredible that there are some products that hold up pretty well in material and dyes. If only the rest gave a damn. And thanks for the metric conversions.
You are welcome!
We keep straps in the bed of our work trucks year round. 14 years ago I noticed that some straps lasted longer than others. It took a while to narrow down the ones that held up well. I decided that HDX was the best of the ones we tried. I have used the same set for close to 10 years. They spend a lot of time not in use under or beside stuff in the shade, and sometimes the truck spends the day parked in the shade. I don't play around with bad cords after we had a friend losing his vision in one eye after a bungee failed. The older HDX bungees hold up longer than the current ones do and they caused me no end of trouble trying to figure out what brand we had that was holding up so well when they changed the design of the hook and I kept looking for the hook style that matches what I had. After looking for a year I found the original container and was able to get things narrowed down. So much marketing hype on all those straps it caused so many arguments with my coworkers watching them buy crap and I would say get back to me in 6 months and let's see how they are holding up. Thanks for the testing and showing the other brands that are better than most.
You are welcome!
Pretty amazing tests again Todd. I've used bungee cords for over 40 years and my next purchase will be the Amazing brand for sure.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I love those HDX straps. I used them several times for hauling stuff on my roof and in trailers. Easy to use, strong & never failed yet.
Thanks for the feedback.
You are Very Impressive @Project Farm ! Who else is testing for UV exposure for 9 months I always look forward to any video you have thank you for your hard work greatly appreciate you and what you are doing! ALOHA!
Thanks!