Always keep a ratchet strap in your pack and/or a few in your vehicle in case you need to quickly improve one of your favorite stand sets. I do a fair amount of public-land bowhunting with ...

Open the ratchet to lay flat, fully releasing pressure on the strap. Pull the loose end of the strap back through the hinge, remove it from your load, and voila, you're all set. Want the latest in ...