Those diamond-shaped patches on the back of backpacks are called lash tabs, gear loops, or pig snout patches (because they often look like a pig’s nose). 🎒
They originally came from outdoor and hiking backpacks. The idea was simple: they gave you a place to attach gear outside the bag when there wasn’t enough room inside.
The little slits in the diamond patch are usually made for threading things through, such as:
- 🪢 Rope or cord
- 🧥 Jackets
- 🪓 Tools
- 🧠Camping equipment
- 🧤 Gloves
- 🥾 Hiking gear
On older expedition packs, hikers might tie items to the lash tab using straps, carabiners, or bungee cords.
The design became popular because it was:
- Lightweight
- Strong
- Easy to repair
- Out of the way when not used
On many modern school backpacks, laptop bags, and casual packs, the patch is mostly a design feature — a leftover from outdoor gear. Some people use it for attaching keychains, bike lights, charms, or small carabiners.
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