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This method can be a little annoying if you attach something heavy, like a full water bottle which swings to and fro while you walk, so another technique is to use a bungee cord and wrap it through several loops on the daisy chain to hold gear closer to your pack, and I recommend that for heavier items. You won’t want any wet articles of clothing to go inside your pack because they could damage other gear or start to mildew. To try to secure some middle ground, I’ve picked my North Face Trail Lite 65L backpack for this article, which comes with all the classic loops and straps to demo some of the main uses. That said, gear on the outside of your backpack can get wet if it rains, so if it’s not something you want to get wet, wrap it well in a trash bag or waterproof cover. Anyway, I’m certain that I’m not the only one who’s been confused by this matter, so in this article, I’ll explain what some of the main loops on your hiking backpack are for.

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A daisy chain is a strip of webbing that is sewn to the exterior of the backpack in a vertical line. Often these techniques depend on the specific features of your backpack, however, there is usually a way to MacGyver a custom rigging system provided you’ve seen enough examples of the external attachment systems that other people have rigged up. Climbing style backpacks, often used in winter, often have special buckles or bungee cords that hold ice ax shafts in place when attached to the back of your pack. There are several uses for daisy chains which make your backpack much more functional and give you an easier time as a hiker or backpacker.If you are carrying gear on an animal such as a horse or mule, you might also want to attach the pack using the daisy chain so it won’t fall off. When you’re ready to set off, you can use this loop to hoist your backpack without hurting yourself. Some packs also have pick protectors that let you secure the tip of the pick, protecting it, you, and your gear! While these are functionally equivalent to daisy chains in some ways, they weigh less and it’s easier for manufacturers to add a lot more of them to a backpack: around the perimeter of the back, the sides of the pack, and even on top of the lid. Whether you’ve just picked up a brand new hiking backpack and are coming to terms with its design and capabilities, or have been using the same old MacPac since 1989, one thing is for sure – it will be covered in mysterious gear loops that you have no idea how to use.

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I’m interested in attaching some removable webbing straps to a 2018 Gossamer Gear Silverback to carry snowshoes on the back of the pack. When everyday essentials have out-grown your pockets and you've got too much stuff, the next option is to upgrade to a backpack. Even if you're not planning on hiking up a snow covered slope, hopefully it’s obvious that you can also use these loops to hold a camping axe or hatchet for chopping firewood in the same way. This can be helpful if you are trying to alert wildlife to your presence but otherwise isn’t necessary or advised.

Your backpack might be harnessing all kinds of inactivated potential that would allow you to carry more gear on your next backpacking trip. I’ve demonstrated using them to hold trekking poles, in conjunction with the side pockets, which is a popular use since they’ll stay put if you stop to get something out of your backpack. The ease of access saves you time, lets you keep your momentum going, and is much faster and easier.

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Many backpackers attach gear to the outside of their backpack because it’s too bulky, they need to carry extra supplies, they want to keep their gear easily accessible, or because it’s wet and they need to keep it separate from their dry clothing.You also keep your hands free when you don’t need to use any items which is important if a trail is rough or you are using trekking poles. You can redeem this offer by joining our mailing list and being the first to learn about new releases, upcoming events, and more! They’re quite similar to backpacks that have stretchy mesh pockets actually, but more rugged when it comes to storing gear that has sharp pointy teeth.

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A floating lid is a top pocket attached to the pack using 4 webbing straps instead of being sewn to the back panel like a hinge. They’re often used in winter to compress bulky objects like sleeping pads, tent bodies, or rope between the top pocket and the top of your pack bag.

These include shaft holders to hold ice axes in place and ice ax loops for securing the pointed end of an ax to the pack in a way that prevents it from spearing you in the thigh if you fall. It’s not uncommon to find gear loops on climbing and winter packs because you can rack climbing gear like carabiners and quickdraws to them when you’re not wearing a sit harness.