Yes Jax these are quite helpful. I had looked at them for a couple of years and was having some difficulty envisioning a precise use.......as in "exactly what would I use these for?"

I think it was Zski who pushed me over the edge commenting on how he really liked them.

So I picked up an assortment. I used one of the smaller lengths to secure my batteries for my depth finder securely in the 8 battery radio shack holder (hat tip KF).

Then I used the larger size as a quick and convenient safeguard for my loose rod and reel. Twist around a thwart and then a quick loop around the extra outfit to safeguard it.

But one of the niftiest uses was making "hooks" to hang stuff on. I bring a collapsible shock corded pole for my tarp (REI-$30) and I ended up using a few ties to to make hooks on the pole. Worked very nicely........I hung my bear spray and my sunglasses/clothes at night. And best of all it was fast and easy...........

It was one of those items you just get and bring and suddenly the uses present themselves during the course of the day. :thumbup