Cargo net & bungee straps
The difference between carrying a load and losing it. A bungee net or adjustable straps lock groceries, a backpack or a box to your rack so nothing launches over the first pothole.
A rear rack or basket only holds what you strap down. A stretch cargo net pulls a bag snug from every angle, while adjustable hook straps (the kind motorcyclists use) cinch a box or a bulky load tight. Wired packs both for any real cargo run — they weigh nothing and live permanently in a pannier.
Look for a net with sturdy hooks that grab the rack tubing, and straps with a length adjuster so you're not relying on bungee tension alone. Reflective webbing adds a little night visibility for free. Steel or coated hooks hold better than the soft plastic ones on bargain nets, which pop loose under load.
Where to buy
Two paths — match your spend to the bike. Quality picks last longer and protect resale; affordable picks get you riding safely today.
Affordable picks
Affordable
Velo Orange Bungee Cord Cargo Net
$15
Six-hook stretch net that pulls a grocery bag tight to a rack or basket — simple and effective.
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Affordable
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bungee Cargo Net
$13
Inexpensive stretch net with metal hooks — the cheapest reliable way to keep a load on the rack.
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Pro tips from our test team
- Carry both: a net for loose bags, straps for boxes and bulky loads.
- Hook downward and inward so road vibration tightens the load, not loosens it.
- Keep a spare set in a pannier — you'll lend or lose one eventually.