Loose Ends.....

[Latemarch]

When I tie down the duffle on the back of the Spyder I end up with loose ends on the tie down straps that flap in the wind.
Typically I just tie the loose ends down to the straps with overhand knots.

Is there a more elegant solution?

 

[NancysToy]

I do the same thing on all my motorcycles. I just wind the excess strap around the cinched portion, then secure the last bit with a single, overhand knot. If you have a tight pack, you don't even need the knot. I have yet to ever have one come loose. I use a different method with excess bike tie-down straps, looping the end through itself like parachute shrouds, then tying the last loop.

 

[3whlLefty]

Spring Steel Paper Clips

I use those paper clips made of strong spring steel in sort of a U shape. The loose strap ends can be clamped against the taught part of the strap and held very snugly. I've never had an end come loose and start flapping in the breeze. Easy on and easy off. They also hold unused tie down straps in a roll when not is use to reduce the tangled snarled mess.

I wish I had discovered them years earlier.