THE LOW-DOWN ON TYING DOWN

HEN we plan for a trip, our mind begins to picture what that trip will look like. Either camping with friends, kicking back around a campfire telling tall tales and having a laugh, or sitting with the family toasting marshmallows as the sun sets over the mountains. What we rarely consider is the nitty gritty of the components needed to get our equipment there. You could imagine a roof rack loaded with gear, but you will probably never picture a tie-down strap securing the load. Some of us may give a cursory thought to what we need, but, beyond that, we rarely think about how to secure the load and the best way to go about it. It’s hardly glamorous or exciting.