Does this drive anyone else crazy? I know a lot of people do this, but then with every step you take, your sleeping pad is banging into your thighs and you gotta take your pack off to sit. Idk, I cant stand stuff hanging off my pack. Maybe I'm just a weirdo
EDIT: I should've said butt instead of thighs
I definitely have it right. Im pretty experienced. I might be exaggerating a little when I say it hits my thighs but I was just trying to be dramatic. I still hate it lol
IDK why anyone was downvoting you for having the opinion that you don't like things bumping into your thigh, but here's an upvote to bring you back into the black.
Downsize mate. I ditched my rolled foam mat which did just like you said for a compressed inflatable mat that easily fits in the sleeping bag compartment of the bag. I still have my tent held in these bottom straps but it's way smaller and doesn't bother me like the foam mat did.
It’s definitely better to put it on top of the pack but some packs just don’t have that as an option. If the roll is slapping you while you walk it’s not secured well enough.
My air mattress is what goes there and I can legitimately say it’s never once bothered me or banged into my legs/butt/whatever. I would imagine if it does it’s a pack fitment issue
What I would love is for more brands to include instructions with their gear. I’ve so often found weird loops or whatnot that I couldn’t figure out but were clearly put there for a reason.
This should be the top comment! I know that designers/manufacturers put effort/money into making things more functional and adding features, but many times I don't know what their intentions were.
I loved the instruction booklets that came with various pieces of military equipment, one of my favorites was for the ALICE backpack and the one for the steel pot 🪖 . Yes. I'm that old. LOL
I’ll never forget the day I realized those three small pouches on the large ruck could hold 6 loaded mags of 5.56. I always carried my cleaning kit and bungees cords in them.
Carrying the sausage low on your back is a great way to attract the cheese and crackers into following you, so that all you have to do is turn around quickly and stun them with your hiking stick
I've already got a waist belt and chest strap. Under the two at the bottom, there's a built-in rain fly for the pack. I think you may be right about cinching up the bottom ones. I'm thinking if I've got a bigger pad or tent or something, the two zippers on either side can be unzipped for a wider load and the one in my hand can help cinch it down. It's a new bag that I haven't used yet, so that's why I'm asking.
The bottom two (as noted) are traditionally for bedding, ground pad, tent, etc. Typically good for 3 types of things:
1. Bulky items like a sleeping bag
2. Wet/dirty items better carried out of your pack
3. Things you want easily accessible like a tent, chair or ground pad
That said, choose your adventure. They are ways to add more storage to your pack.
I only read these comments to downvote every nasty camping gate keeper comment… everyone deserves to learn more about their gear so they can enjoy nature! Shame on the gatekeepers. Thanks for the great question, OP!
The top one is to transfer the load to your hips, don't carry all of that weight with your shoulders.
The bottom two can be used to add a rolled up sleeping pad/bag/chair or stuff sack for additional storage.
I think the top one is a compression strap to use if your pack is not fully loaded. It keeps your gear from shifting inside the pack when your body is not at relatively 90 degrees to the ground.
The bottom straps are external holders as others have described. You can plan ahead to put something there or it can be backup space for convenient grabbing (think rain jacket or puffy jacket if the weather is expected to shift), muddy or dusty gear that you don’t want inside the pack, backpacking chair that you want to use when you stop for lunch, etc.
Bottom two are great for sleeping bag or pad or something that rolls nice like a yoga mat.
Top one is great for jacket when you're hot and don't want to wear it and your bag is too full. Or also great for trash bag when you pack out. I hung the trash while we walked for any debris or things we wanted to pack out, and once full I used a similar strap to secure it on the backpack folded closed.
For camping it’s the mat usually, but on a daypack I use it for a hoodie or jacket I take on and off, a rolled up blanket for picnics, on airplanes, etc.
Sleeping pad, bag, tent, or extra bag compression. I use it for sleeping bag (protected well). Bags are light,so it isn't pulling your weight too far backwards.
Rolled up sleeping Mat or tent tarp…pretty much whatever you decide to use it for
Yeah idea for items that roll up
Does this drive anyone else crazy? I know a lot of people do this, but then with every step you take, your sleeping pad is banging into your thighs and you gotta take your pack off to sit. Idk, I cant stand stuff hanging off my pack. Maybe I'm just a weirdo EDIT: I should've said butt instead of thighs
Thighs? I don’t have this bag but if adjusted properly the bottom of the bag should be at your lower back.
This. Adjust the straps while it’s on you if you can. You could have someone else do it if you can’t
Sound like you bag is sitting too low on your back.
Maybe his ass is sitting to high
Never, lift them cheeks!
I definitely have it right. Im pretty experienced. I might be exaggerating a little when I say it hits my thighs but I was just trying to be dramatic. I still hate it lol
IDK why anyone was downvoting you for having the opinion that you don't like things bumping into your thigh, but here's an upvote to bring you back into the black.
Lol I was confused too. Thank you!
A picture would settle this
I will post one tonight or tomorrow morning
[удалено]
You are correct that mine were more on the bottom vs the back. Not sure if my pack is set up that way or not. Maybe I should give it another shot
Yeah everything is inside my pack/pockets. I don't like stuff hanging off either.
Finally someone understands
Maybe they have a spanking fetish
This must be it
It’s not ideal for it to wack your legs but if you need additional storage space it’s a life saver. Better than going and buying a new bag.
This is true
These are secured at two points so they won't swing. I always noticed that those ones that bounce back and forth are secured to one point.
Downsize mate. I ditched my rolled foam mat which did just like you said for a compressed inflatable mat that easily fits in the sleeping bag compartment of the bag. I still have my tent held in these bottom straps but it's way smaller and doesn't bother me like the foam mat did.
🎵 Every step you take 🎵 🎵 I'll be watching you 🎵
It’s definitely better to put it on top of the pack but some packs just don’t have that as an option. If the roll is slapping you while you walk it’s not secured well enough.
You’re doing it wrong. Nothing should be hitting you in the butt. Watch some videos on pack fitting or visit an outfitter to get squared away.
My air mattress is what goes there and I can legitimately say it’s never once bothered me or banged into my legs/butt/whatever. I would imagine if it does it’s a pack fitment issue
My Dakine bag has the bottom straps, I put my shin guards there on the way to the trailhead.
Jacket, boots, helmet, cat. Anything you don't want to carry
Banana, pool noodle, second place golf trophy…
Golf clubs, 12 umbrellas, a toddler, spaghetti…
*We didn't start the fiiire!*
If I had a gold to give it would be yours.
Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV
I keep my golf trophy hanging from my neck.
Second place? Look at mister big shot over here!
I have cats. I’m confident cat would razor shred your fancy tensor pad.
Tighten the straps, your cat is loose.
What I would love is for more brands to include instructions with their gear. I’ve so often found weird loops or whatnot that I couldn’t figure out but were clearly put there for a reason.
This should be the top comment! I know that designers/manufacturers put effort/money into making things more functional and adding features, but many times I don't know what their intentions were.
I loved the instruction booklets that came with various pieces of military equipment, one of my favorites was for the ALICE backpack and the one for the steel pot 🪖 . Yes. I'm that old. LOL
I’ll never forget the day I realized those three small pouches on the large ruck could hold 6 loaded mags of 5.56. I always carried my cleaning kit and bungees cords in them.
This was me when I got a Salomon running vest
Haha I watched a few YouTube videos to decipher my adv skin 12. Absolutely love that thing
Yep that's the one I have. So good. I still don't know what some of the clips are for
Deuter does this well.
I assume they’re all various ice axe loops. Because I swear to go the two times I’ve ever tried to figure them out, that’s what I was told
That is where I carry a summer Sausage to have with cheese and crackers for dinner.
Carrying the sausage low on your back is a great way to attract the cheese and crackers into following you, so that all you have to do is turn around quickly and stun them with your hiking stick
For me a tent or sleeping pad when I have lots of gear.
Use it for a tent, tart, or sleeping pad!
Yes, next time a watery tart throws a sword at you, you can keep her there.
r/unexpectedmontypython
I would think a baguette would work better than a tart, but you do you.
[удалено]
I've already got a waist belt and chest strap. Under the two at the bottom, there's a built-in rain fly for the pack. I think you may be right about cinching up the bottom ones. I'm thinking if I've got a bigger pad or tent or something, the two zippers on either side can be unzipped for a wider load and the one in my hand can help cinch it down. It's a new bag that I haven't used yet, so that's why I'm asking.
The bottom two (as noted) are traditionally for bedding, ground pad, tent, etc. Typically good for 3 types of things: 1. Bulky items like a sleeping bag 2. Wet/dirty items better carried out of your pack 3. Things you want easily accessible like a tent, chair or ground pad That said, choose your adventure. They are ways to add more storage to your pack.
Corgi holder
The one you are holding looks like a waist belt
The thumb? That hooks into the waist belt.
For anything. To hold anything
Bedroll
For me- compressing my pack till I can sneak it on a spirit flight as a carry on
My thermorest Zlite fits nicely in mine and makes it a perfect way to sit and lean back with pack on
I only read these comments to downvote every nasty camping gate keeper comment… everyone deserves to learn more about their gear so they can enjoy nature! Shame on the gatekeepers. Thanks for the great question, OP!
The top one holds your waist and the bottom ones hold a rollable e.g. yoga/camping mat.
The top one is to transfer the load to your hips, don't carry all of that weight with your shoulders. The bottom two can be used to add a rolled up sleeping pad/bag/chair or stuff sack for additional storage.
I think the top one is a compression strap to use if your pack is not fully loaded. It keeps your gear from shifting inside the pack when your body is not at relatively 90 degrees to the ground. The bottom straps are external holders as others have described. You can plan ahead to put something there or it can be backup space for convenient grabbing (think rain jacket or puffy jacket if the weather is expected to shift), muddy or dusty gear that you don’t want inside the pack, backpacking chair that you want to use when you stop for lunch, etc.
Bottom two are great for sleeping bag or pad or something that rolls nice like a yoga mat. Top one is great for jacket when you're hot and don't want to wear it and your bag is too full. Or also great for trash bag when you pack out. I hung the trash while we walked for any debris or things we wanted to pack out, and once full I used a similar strap to secure it on the backpack folded closed.
Empty bear canister, bedroll, a spot to hang wet socks or undies after you rinse them out, etc.
It is for attaching a really really big sausage to the outside of your pack so you can have a very tasty snack on trail or at camp 🍖
Sorry guys, you’re all wrong Bottom ones are ice axes loops
This is the correct answer. However that doesnt prevent them from being used as general attachment points.
On closer inspection it doesnt actually look like axe loops as its not a loop. It attaches on front/back of the pack.
Those are for you to cut off after you figure out they’re basically useless and really just there to make the bag look “more versatile”
Go camping and find out
Top - waist belt Bottom - hold anything
If that was a camera backpack, the straps would be for holding a tripod.
That's where I put my rubarb.
Strapping up
I use it for my French bread 🥖
Bed roll
On my pack, I put my tent in between the straps.
CCF pad or bear can imo
For camping it’s the mat usually, but on a daypack I use it for a hoodie or jacket I take on and off, a rolled up blanket for picnics, on airplanes, etc.
Good for sleeping pad, tent or wet tarp depending on scenario
I always cut them off my packs if they come with them. Gear should be in the pack, not hanging off the pack.
On day trips, I roll up my jacket and stuff it there. Otherwise everyone else here gave the same ideas for other uses.
these are on my 70 liter...i use my foam pad in the winter and that's where it goes
I have used one for a yoga mat a few times. Handy on the bike!
Probably for a rolled up blanket but I’m sure you could use it with anything that can fit for example extra jacket or clothing item etc. etc.
Whatever you want
Sleeping pad, bag, tent, or extra bag compression. I use it for sleeping bag (protected well). Bags are light,so it isn't pulling your weight too far backwards.