Zip ties
RepairAssorted cable ties that bundle, mount, and improvise repairs in seconds.
- Approx. cost
- $4–$12
- Weight
- 2–4 oz for an assortment
- Used in
- 5 kits
Purpose
Fasten, bundle, and jury-rig almost anything that needs holding together.
Used in kits
- Motorcycle Touring Tool Kit
Vehicle
- Mobile IT Support Kit
Electronics & Radio
- Small Electronics Repair Kit
Electronics & Radio
- Ham Radio Field Day Kit
Electronics & Radio
- RC Car Race Day Kit
Hobby & Making
Alternatives
- Wire— Reusable and adjustable; slower to work with.
- Reusable hook-and-loop ties— Adjustable and reusable; less strong.
Maintenance notes
- UV and cold make cheap ties brittle — carry weather-rated ones for outdoor kits.
Buying considerations
- An assortment of lengths covers far more situations than one size.
- Black UV-resistant ties last outdoors.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor