One-handed security
The U-Latch Universal Gate Latch offers a simple solution to an old problem—making sure a closed gate stays closed. The latch also makes it easy to close the gate with one hand. The U-Latch is made of zinc-coated steel and is designed to fit 1 5/8- to 2-inch-diameter gates and panels. The latch may be bolted vertically or horizontally to gate tubing. The design allows for latching—post gaps, tight fits, sagging gates, latching two gates together and—in the case of panels—uneven ground conditions. The two notches in the hardware accommodate various styles and sizes of link chain. The latch installs with a wrench. info: www.u-latch.com Price: $10.99
A step up
It's a tall step up to your truck bed—especially if you're trying to load a few bales of hay or bags of feed. The HitchMate Truck Step gives you that leg up. Simply slide the unit into your 2-inch receiver hitch and, when you need it, you can slide the Truck Step out up to 23 1/2 inches for a safe, secure stepping platform. The platform flips up and locks for easy storage. It is constructed from corrosion-resistant zinc plating. The step is topped with a no-slip step surface. info: www.duluthtrading.com Price: $79.50