Backpacks are great and incredibly useful, but have you ever wondered what that diamond patch on the outside is for? Here's the story behind it.

Ever notice that seemingly useless decoration on your backpack? It actually has a purpose—and you may wonder how you lived without using it for so long.

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Ever wonder what that diamond-shaped leather patch is on your backpack? It's called a lash tab or pig snout.

Many backpacks come with useful extra features, like hidden pockets, removable pouches, and key loops, but one you might not realize can actually be put to use if the diamond patch that some ...

Diamond patches on backpacks allow wearers to lash their gear to the outside and are a holdover from outdoor-focused mountaineering backpacks.

Ever notice that seemingly useless decoration on your backpack? It actually has a purpose—and you may wonder how you lived without using it for so long.