Yes bungies work but they are a pain in the ***, stretch and fail a lot of the time and your crap will be lying somewhere till you realize that. I did this for a short time then purchased the rack, then as I was always waiting for my friends to load thier crap while I ridiculed them and they all finally caved and bought CRF Racks. Now no wasted time, quick and easy and to me the rack is only bulky when your used to looking at a fresh sled wih nothing on the tunnel. I keep it on all the time even when just roooping and I never notice it, it as extra weight. Once you use one you will wonder how and why you went without for so long. Perfect set up for your kids boards or skis...roop them to the top and easy open buckles allow the board to be off in seconds and for you to be off to the bottom to watch them shred!