What is this?Its very elestic. I dont think you can hang anything heavy on it. Theres one on the bottom of the backpack too
Looks like string.
>>2772116Guess: used for holding taller items (tent poles, umbrella, maybe water bottles) securely in the side pocket without having them cinched by the compression strap.
>>2772116shock cord loop. its meant to stretch and strap down lightweight stuff like a sleeping pad or a jacket to the outside of the pack.
>>2772128I avoid packs that have elastic because it wears out very fast. They're good for strapping outer layers to the outside of your pack or for holding tools like snow shovels. flat straps with clips are almost as good but last exponentially longer and are repairable.
>>2772943well congrats, that's exactly what shock cord loops are for.
>>2773093>shock chordOk boomer. The pack came with it like that--way to miss the point completely.
>>2773103what is the point then? You bought a pack with elastic loops to strap things to the outside, agree that they're good for that purpose, but complain anyways?
>>2772116bike helmet strap?
>>2772116Holding running poles?
>>2772943>elastic loops aren’t replaceableLol>straps work almost as goodLMAO!
>>2772116there is another loop at the bottom of the pack to put a hiking pole...then use elastic pull to secure pole handle.
>>2774986>>2774910That’s not what this is. The loop would have to be in the shoulder strap, and it’s clearly in the side of the pack.
