| Cargo nets have so many uses that it would fill a | | | | to experience rock climbing, without all the risks. |
| book. They are used both by the military, and by | | | | They are used for endurance, as well as strength |
| ships for securing heavy loads, as well as for regular | | | | training exercises. |
| people who want to keep items like groceries secure | | | | You can use a them for backyard settings, as an |
| in the back of a truck or SUV. In some cases, they | | | | addition to your own playground equipment, as well |
| are even used in vehicles to separate pets from | | | | as a neat way to climb up to a tree fort. They can |
| other passengers, in order to prevent driver | | | | also be used as a net in case your kids fall out of |
| distractions and possible accidents. These are strong, | | | | their tree house, to prevent them from injuring |
| durable and because they are netting, a driver's rear | | | | themselves. A cargo net can be a great alternative |
| vision isn't blocked. | | | | to conventional rope ladders and can provide hours |
| The military has also been using cargo nets for | | | | of fun on their own. |
| decades in their training exercises. Because of the | | | | They are very durable, and flexible, without |
| different applications of nets, they are used for | | | | stretching. Because they are made with nylon, or a |
| climbing, traversing over open spans, and many other | | | | mix of fibers, you don't have to worry about them |
| uses. They were also used quite a bit on a television | | | | being exposed to the elements, and they can |
| show called American Gladiators, as part of the final | | | | withstand years of use and abuse and still be in top |
| obstacle course. Contestants would swim across a | | | | condition. The ropes come in many different |
| span and then try to climb a tall cargo net dripping | | | | thicknesses, as well as a variety of different weave |
| wet, not a task easily accomplished. | | | | patterns. A cargo net is more stable than using a |
| They are also used in a variety of children's | | | | rope ladder, and can also be used as an escape route |
| playgrounds, as well as for summer camps. Because | | | | from the upper floors of a building that is on fire. |
| they are not metal, they won't corrode or wear | | | | There are many different retailers that sell these |
| down as easily, and if a child slips and falls they are | | | | cargo nets. If you are using a cargo net as a barrier |
| less likely to get hurt. In these types of settings, | | | | for your SUV truck or other vehicle, you will probably |
| they can be a great form of exercise, building | | | | find them at a variety of different car parts stores. |
| balance and coordination without children even | | | | For other uses, your best bet for price and selection |
| realizing it. They can also be found at many gyms | | | | is to go online. Make sure that you compare prices |
| and sports complexes. A cargo net makes a great | | | | over different companies, as well as for what |
| barrier for games like soccer, Lacrosse, as well as | | | | materials the cargo net is made from. |
| various other sports. These can also be a great way | | | | |