What are bungee cords?

Bungee cords are composed of a rubber core and a polypropylene outer casing, and this makes them stretchy but also very hard-wearing. They’re great shock absorbers and can be used outdoors due to their waterproof nature. There is also a range of bungee accessories that can be attached and used with your bungee cord.

But what can bungee cords be used for?

Different uses for bungee cords 

The question is what can’t bungee cords be used for? At home, in the office, or out on the road, bungee cords have an almost limitless range of uses. Whether you own a car, truck, van, or caravan, you can make storage so much more efficient through utilising your bungee cords. 

So, how can you utilise bungee cords in your daily life? Let us run through some great ways to get the most out of your bungee cords.

1. Bungee cord car hacks 

We all know how annoying it is when a shopping bag tips over on the back seat of a car. Luckily, bungee cords can help stop this nuisance. 

By wrapping a bungee cord around your shopping bag, and connecting it behind a seat, this will prevent your bags from sliding or falling over inside your car. 

Likewise, hooking a bungee cord across the boot of your car will allow you to thread the cord through the handles of any bags you may have. Again, stopping them from toppling over.

If you want to attach a roof rack to your vehicle, bungee cords can safely assist in securing this item to the top of your car or van. What can’t bungee cords do?!

2. Truck bungee cords 

Bungee cords can also be used on trucks. They can tie down tarps to secure and protect exposed cargo. Tying down tarpaulin is made easy with the help of a few shock absorbing bungee cords. If you don’t have any tarps, you can still secure a load to your truck by hooking a few bungee cords over the top of any loose items.

3. Caravan storage ideas

Bungee cords are also an amazing way to make the most of the space inside of a caravan. These cords provide some great caravan storage hacks such as hanging items or creating a makeshift washing line for when you’re on the road.

4. Bungee camping hacks

What are the uses of bungee cords in camping? Well, we’re here to tell you that a bungee cord should become an essential item on your camping checklist. 

Need to put up a makeshift gazebo or shelter? A bungee cord will help by attaching a tarp to trees. Just hook them securely in place, threaded through the tarp holes and wrapped around trunks above branches.

Need to carry some heavy loads? What about a big pile of logs for the campfire? Wrap bungee cords around logs to create bundles that are easier to carry.

Hang torches in tents, or strap them to your rucksack with the use of bungee cords. They can also be used to strap down bulkier items that can’t fit in your rucksack on hikes.

Taking a picnic bench and tablecloth? Keep the tablecloth pinned down by hooking and wrapping bungee cords around the table and tablecloth. 

5. Rucksacks

Rucksack bungee cords are a great addition to any hiker or mountaineer’s backpack. If any items are too bulky to fit inside your bag, or maybe you want easy access to a bottle -then bungee cords can help. 

Some backpacks already come equipped with bungee cords, but if yours doesn’t, then we suggest hooking a few around your bag. Secure these with bungee hooks to make sure the cords are tight and no items get lost along the way. 

6. Bungee cord chairs

If one of the fabric straps from the back of an outdoor chair is damaged or missing, a couple of bungee cords can be used in replacement to keep you comfy and supported. Just hook them across onto the sides of the chair’s back frame to give you that cushion instead of a big gap. 

Otherwise, if you’re feeling up to a bungee DIY project, why not make a bungee cord chair? This will consist of multiple different bungee cords to form the back rest of your chair.

7. Shelf safety 

Bungee cords can also be used to protect items placed on shelves. If you have a box full of heavy items, then a bungee cord works fantastic as a safety barrier. Stretch and strap it across by hooking it to drilled holes on either side to form a taut barrier to prevent falls or spillage. Protect your items with bungee cords.

8. Makeshift bungee bag straps 

Use a bungee cord for a quick fix if your bag strap breaks, or if you’ve noticed it’s broken. Bungee cords can come in a range of colours, like these Lastoflex colourful bungee cords – with black, red, yellow, green, blue, grey, and white. This way, there is no risk of the bungee cord looking out of place.

9. Bungee fitness

Pump up a sweat and save on a gym membership by creating your own perfect gym with bungee cord resistance training. There are so many workouts you can do with just a few bungee cords. From squat-to-presses and tricep kickbacks, to lunge-to-chest presses and curls, you can get fitter without having to break the bank. 

There are also designated bungee cord fitness classes that you can go to. This goes to show how effective bungee workouts really are.

10. Hanging decorations 

Create quirky hanging decorations by hooking bungee cords across walls and hanging light items off them. For example, use paperclips to attach your memorable polaroids up, or wrap fairy lights around them. 

This can come in handy around Christmas as it can be a creative way to hang baubles or other holiday decorations.

11. Bungee cords in the home 

A brilliant use for bungee cords is to maximise storage. From storing children’s stuffed toys, to keeping toilet rolls and sports balls in place, stretching and hooking bungee cords vertically will help keep items stored efficiently and effortlessly.

There are lots of other ingenious ways to use bungee cords around the home. Including shoe racks, keeping bin bags secure and even creating a DIY plate rack. The bungee cord possibilities are endless.

12. Yoga mat carrier 

Off for a yoga class? Use bungee cords to wrap around your rolled-up yoga mat to keep it firmly in place. For a shoulder strap, use two bungee cords to wrap both ends of the rolled-up mat, then use a third bungee cord to hook each end to both of bungee cords wrapped around the mat to create your makeshift shoulder strap. Genius!

From the outdoors to the domestic setting, bungee cords make life that little bit easier and super efficient. Take a look around here at The Bungee Store for all your bungee cords and bungee straps! Contact us today for any more information, we’re more than happy to help.