Gear Aid  Ellipse Toggle Cord Locks

$3.95

When cord locks break, your gear gets loose. Use The Ellipse Toggle cord lock by Gear Aid to replace a broken cord lock.

Color: Black
Size: One Size
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Features

  • Fits up to 3/16 in. (4mm) cord
  • Includes 2 toggles

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Supply & Repair

Material(s)

Plastic

Dimensions

1.06 x 0.57 x 0.39 inches

Weight

0.19 ounce

Reviews
81 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

41 out of 46 (89%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Reliable product
SinceDayOne
11 years ago
Reliable product,not the first time I've purchased this. I miss the wider selection of slides and locks REI used to carry. These items have multiple uses not only for gear but around the house and workplace.
SinceDayOne
Pacific Northwest
8 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible!
Hallie
5 years ago
I can’t believe that REI sells these snag-inducing pieces of junk. The first one I used chewed up the nylon-wrapped cord on a stuff sack. I swapped it out for one on a very small cord, and it chewed up the small cord, too. What a destructive little device. This is a “Don’t Buy” item at any price.
Hallie
Eugene
7 people found this review helpful

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Roberto
Chicago Suburbs
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I buy 3 packages of cord locks every year.

4 years ago

I have bought these for 25 years. I always find uses for them. There are 4 packages in my drawer now and 2 sets in my equipment drawer of my Hummer. I use them on any drawstring bag, especially for my 2 disabled daughters who cannot deal with knots but these cord locks are no problem. The sales people at the 3 stores in our area say "please leave some for our other customers!"

Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product
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SinceDayOne
Pacific Northwest
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Reliable product

11 years ago

Reliable product,not the first time I've purchased this. I miss the wider selection of slides and locks REI used to carry. These items have multiple uses not only for gear but around the house and workplace.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Doc
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Solid cord locks

1 year ago

These were just what I needed. They have great grip and are sturdy, not like the chintzy ones you can buy in bulk other places. I have no doubt they would be fine if I accidentally dropped something on them or sat on them. I really crank my shock cord down and these hold well.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Theresa
Boston MA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

The most amazing little things

5 months ago

Perfect for when the dog needs to go out quickly and you don't feel like tying your shoelaces, but you also don't want to trip. The neutral color makes them perfect for just about any item you would like to pair them with. I bought 2, just in case.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Jerry K
Central California
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Quick temporary lace adjustments

5 years ago

There are a multitude of uses for the toggle locks, especially for fast temporary locking of laces. T use one to secure the sweatpants waist laces instead of tying a knot. This eliminates having to fish around inside the waistband when one end gets pulled inside, too.

Yes , I recommend this product
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tak12
New York, NY
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Very weak cord lock

3 years ago

I used this on Gear Aid Elastic Shockcord for my backpack. The ends of the cord slips very easily with minimal pressure, so basically it doesn't do anything. It might work for other cords but I was disappointed to see this not work with another product from Gear Aid.

Age:35–44
No, I do not recommend this product
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SnailsPlace
Upstate, S.C.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Ideal DIY Travel Belt Buckle

8 years ago

Forget the TSA hassle taking off your belt! The Ellipse Toggle has an elliptical opening and easily fits two ends of a length of paracord. I made a belt. Tie a bow at the end for a no slip easy travel hack. Just works. I purchased the black toggles enough for two belts and use them to great effect on my Rothco military shorts. Thanks, SnailsPlace (IG)

Yes , I recommend this product
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Joel
Dallas TX
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Works Well

5 years ago

Seems well constructed and durable (I've only had them a few weeks). The spring is a little stronger than average which makes it slightly harder to release, but that's good for keeping it locked in place.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Joel
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Holding in place with no fuss

3 years ago

These little, spring-loaded, draw string holders are a simple yet efficient way to hold the strings in place with out tying any knots. Plus faster on and off of items. Plus they can be used for a variety of tasks. At this price a steal.

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Merryman
Southern California
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Sturdy replacement

11 years ago

I purchased this to replace the broken toggle cord lock on my top-loading Deuter backpack. Installation took seconds, and after several test pulls and loosenings, the replacement has worked great. It's a little prone to catching on the cord unless you depress the spring quite hard, but this quickly goes away with use.

Yes , I recommend this product
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