If a backpack has a water loop hole, it can be used as a charger wire pass through. Been handy a couple times. If there’s no gear loops the top handle is quite handy for hanging coats and stuff too, which is quite obvious. :) also one I always use is to use the hip strap as a compression strap when I don’t need it.
Also use the waist belt or the chest belt to attach the pack to vehicles / vessels to avoid it being bounced over the side, if you don't have a (big enough) carabineer or cordage to use the handhold for such.
This is an exquisitely well-done review. Packed with information and no fluff. The video caused me to go through all my backpacks to see if they had any features I never noticed. If you are looking to buy a new backpack, the well-paced and tastefully executed advertisements for their equipment provides the viewer with immediate purchase options so you don’t have to sink hours into Amazon searches. Finally, a tip o’ the hat to the editor. I want to recognize the effort spent adding time marks and equipment links on top of an already great video!
I use the chest strap to keep a folding or full tang knife on when hiking, or paddling and such. It's convenient, easy to use this way, and secure. Like a cell phone, it cuts down a lot of hunting for when it's needed.
This was VERY useful! Many of these features I had simply thought were decorative, not functional. Since I'll be taking a trip this summer, I'll now be able to take advantage of these tips. Thank you so much!
Thanks, another really useful video. I think the pig snout was originally for attaching an ice axe to the rucksack, in conjunction with a loop at the bottom of the sack. I love that the whistle seems to be a standard item on more bags too now
I agree that is what we used to use them for. Mind you one would probably have to be in their 60ies to remember that. Now days I use the same attachments for my tripod. Sort of works
D-Rings on the backpack straps are great for hanging camera and binoculars from. You have immediate aaccess to them without having to take the pack off of you to get to them.
@@PackHacker I am a landscape photographer and avid hiker, and I use them for scouting out sites, looking at wildlife, etc. Most of the time though, a camera bag is hanging there. I use holster style camera bags, and different brands for the small straps and clips that attach to the D-Rings.
While traveling with our toddler (and his car seat) we put his small backpack in his car seat and attached it using a waist strap from my Tom Bihn Synapse. He decided he didn’t want to carry it and one of the adults had to hold his hand while the other had the seat. Accessory straps for the win!
For bags that don't have enough pen loops I hand stitched some 12mm elastic to Velcro's and put the soft sticky back material on one of the interior section. Running nearly 30cm I made enough loops for college use - pens, eraser, calculator, compass and ruler. For bags without camera dividers I sowed the soft part of the Velcro's around the edge and made felt dividers with a stiffer insert. Having a smaller Sony E-mount series camera most dividers are made for full frame, creating a space not needed for the smaller lenses. These inserts are made to measure, configured in different ways and can be removed completely if carrying other things. Many bags don't have pass through holes for USB cables or in the "wrong" compartment. If you can get in the corner or make a hole elsewhere and stitch it up so it does not break up You can make a pass through between any compartment. Even if I don't use internal pockets and organisation I leave them in place. Few can be removed and replaced later. On one trip with a nice clean and bright new back pack I had to put it in cargo (carrying a multi-tool/pocket knife and cutlery) as well as weight restriction. So I put it inside an inexpensive duffel and pulled all the straps down and locked the zipper. Worked very well. Had a daily back pack as carry on (with all the electronics and batteries). Any good design can be modified just a little bit to suit your needs better. Don't be afraid to think of an improvement and try it.
See Nomads Nation or Chase Mountains for a lot of travel gear reviews. The former JUST does bags and he does a lot of bag comparisons (but so does Chase). I seem to remember an expandable pack comparison video somewhere with these 2. Probably Aaron (ie Aaron Radcliffe Nomads Nation)
Great review! What’s the backpack you’ve shown with the drain hole? Can’t seem to read a brand on it and it doesn’t match any of the ones you’ve linked in the description.
I thought I would've broken my pig snout on my old back pack when I was desperately hanging my running shoes on it, until I watched yall's video and realized that's basicly what it's for.
Glad we could shed some light on this for you, Mark! It's good to keep in mind that not all pig snouts are created equal, so some can handle heavier loads than others. - Austin
If you were to check a thesaurus now and then, you would discover "a ton" of words to use in place of "a ton of". It would expand your vocabulary (always a good thing) and enhance your presentation.
Came here to see what that pig nose is on my Jester. Left with so much more, e.g. the hidden whistle! Thanks, guys!
Thanks for watching 😃 We’re here to help!
-Eric
If a backpack has a water loop hole, it can be used as a charger wire pass through. Been handy a couple times. If there’s no gear loops the top handle is quite handy for hanging coats and stuff too, which is quite obvious. :) also one I always use is to use the hip strap as a compression strap when I don’t need it.
Solid tips-thanks for sharing!
- Austin
Also use the waist belt or the chest belt to attach the pack to vehicles / vessels to avoid it being bounced over the side, if you don't have a (big enough) carabineer or cordage to use the handhold for such.
This is an exquisitely well-done review. Packed with information and no fluff. The video caused me to go through all my backpacks to see if they had any features I never noticed. If you are looking to buy a new backpack, the well-paced and tastefully executed advertisements for their equipment provides the viewer with immediate purchase options so you don’t have to sink hours into Amazon searches. Finally, a tip o’ the hat to the editor. I want to recognize the effort spent adding time marks and equipment links on top of an already great video!
Love the feedback here Adam - this is what we strive to hit with every video!
- Tom
I use the chest strap to keep a folding or full tang knife on when hiking, or paddling and such. It's convenient, easy to use this way, and secure. Like a cell phone, it cuts down a lot of hunting for when it's needed.
Thanks for the tip, Phil!
-Eric
This was VERY useful! Many of these features I had simply thought were decorative, not functional. Since I'll be taking a trip this summer, I'll now be able to take advantage of these tips. Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Thanks, another really useful video. I think the pig snout was originally for attaching an ice axe to the rucksack, in conjunction with a loop at the bottom of the sack. I love that the whistle seems to be a standard item on more bags too now
Your welcome! Thanks for the support!
- Austin
I agree that is what we used to use them for. Mind you one would probably have to be in their 60ies to remember that. Now days I use the same attachments for my tripod. Sort of works
I think a lot of people don't understand molle webbing
D-Rings on the backpack straps are great for hanging camera and binoculars from. You have immediate aaccess to them without having to take the pack off of you to get to them.
Good call, James! What do you use your binoculars for most often? 🧐
-Eric
@@PackHacker I am a landscape photographer and avid hiker, and I use them for scouting out sites, looking at wildlife, etc. Most of the time though, a camera bag is hanging there. I use holster style camera bags, and different brands for the small straps and clips that attach to the D-Rings.
Thanks for the detailed insights, James 😃
-Eric
While traveling with our toddler (and his car seat) we put his small backpack in his car seat and attached it using a waist strap from my Tom Bihn Synapse. He decided he didn’t want to carry it and one of the adults had to hold his hand while the other had the seat. Accessory straps for the win!
For bags that don't have enough pen loops I hand stitched some 12mm elastic to Velcro's and put the soft sticky back material on one of the interior section. Running nearly 30cm I made enough loops for college use - pens, eraser, calculator, compass and ruler.
For bags without camera dividers I sowed the soft part of the Velcro's around the edge and made felt dividers with a stiffer insert. Having a smaller Sony E-mount series camera most dividers are made for full frame, creating a space not needed for the smaller lenses. These inserts are made to measure, configured in different ways and can be removed completely if carrying other things.
Many bags don't have pass through holes for USB cables or in the "wrong" compartment. If you can get in the corner or make a hole elsewhere and stitch it up so it does not break up You can make a pass through between any compartment.
Even if I don't use internal pockets and organisation I leave them in place. Few can be removed and replaced later.
On one trip with a nice clean and bright new back pack I had to put it in cargo (carrying a multi-tool/pocket knife and cutlery) as well as weight restriction. So I put it inside an inexpensive duffel and pulled all the straps down and locked the zipper. Worked very well. Had a daily back pack as carry on (with all the electronics and batteries).
Any good design can be modified just a little bit to suit your needs better. Don't be afraid to think of an improvement and try it.
Awesome info here-thanks for sharing, Gerald!
- Austin
True, the ultimate pack hack. No reason you can't diy alterations
No molle callout? Molle makes it easy to attach extra packs and items.
Can you make video about all backpacks which can be transformed in to for example shoulder bag or sth different ?
Added to our list for content consideration-thanks!
- Austin
See Nomads Nation or Chase Mountains for a lot of travel gear reviews. The former JUST does bags and he does a lot of bag comparisons (but so does Chase). I seem to remember an expandable pack comparison video somewhere with these 2. Probably Aaron (ie Aaron Radcliffe Nomads Nation)
Great review! What’s the backpack you’ve shown with the drain hole? Can’t seem to read a brand on it and it doesn’t match any of the ones you’ve linked in the description.
That’s the ULA Equipment Dragonfly! Here’s the review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/ula-equipment/dragonfly/
-Eric
I purchased the osprey daylite backpack and didn't even know that it came with a whistle, how cool is that
Glad we could help!
- Austin
It bothers me that Tom's head is slightly cut off. lmao
Super helpful. Thanx! And was that a disposable camera you put into the kanken side pocket? Those still exist? 😂
Disposable cameras for the win!
- Austin
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I think the tag is used for bicyclist reflectors, so that driver may see them when driving at night.
Best way to start my morning
Thanks for the support, Marc! 🤜💥🤛
- Austin
I would definitely recommend Fjällraven Greenland Top instead of Kånken. Bigger bottle pockets and it's more comfortable in my opinion
can you link the bike light?
Great video! Cool tips!
Thanks for the support!
- Austin
Very nice video! Can you please tell me which packs are the ones appearing at 5:18 and 6:42 Please!!!
Hey Camilo!
5:18: ULA Equipment Dragonfly
packhacker.com/travel-gear/ula-equipment/dragonfly/
6:42 GORUCK GR2
packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr2/
- Austin
@@PackHacker thanks a lot Austin!!!!
🤝
Why did you use the ULA Dragonfly to show off water bottle pockets from 5:16-5:25 but then never mention the bag?
It also has bungee cables....
I thought I would've broken my pig snout on my old back pack when I was desperately hanging my running shoes on it, until I watched yall's video and realized that's basicly what it's for.
Glad we could shed some light on this for you, Mark! It's good to keep in mind that not all pig snouts are created equal, so some can handle heavier loads than others.
- Austin
I know Kanken has been mentioned on the channel, but I have been pleasantly surprised by their add on sternum strap and water bottle holder
Thanks for sharing, Matthew!
- Austin
this channel rocks❤️
Thanks for the support!
- Austin
Yo what abt molles like on the mystery ranch 2 day assault pack?
Yes! We took a broader approach to talking about webbing in this video, but PALS webbing MOLLE attachments can be very useful.
- Austin
Great fresh useful video!
Thanks for the support, Anand! Glad you found it useful-see you in Pro!
- Austin
Yeah, right. I used to think the pig nose is a powertap when I was a small kid lol. Aside from the fool story of mine, the great video indeed.
😂 Thanks for sharing, and glad you liked the video, Naoki!
- Austin
Hey PH what’s that little round bike light 2:05
That's the Nite Ize Moonlit Micro Lantern. He's a link:
packhacker.com/travel-gear/nite-ize/moonlit-micro-lantern/
- Austin
@@PackHacker I knew you would come through ❤️
Make a powerstrip review for travel with 5m cord 3 usb 3 power 💯
The strap can be removed from the osprey daylight.
So I guess you are upping your thumbnail game? Got a really good laugh out of me, ngl 😂
Glad to hear it!
- Austin
More civillian backpacks should integrate the MOLLE straps (and MOLLE-attached pouches in civillian colors would be great too).
Lol the thumb
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You forgot to cover gear loops for ice axes and tools, expandable top lids, removable top lids, molle webbing
I thought I didn't scroll up enough
You are looking very handsome today.. new do!
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7:55 😂😅🤣🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
That thumbnail 👌
Glad you like it! Shout out to Ahmad, our content creator!
- Austin
made in China or Vietnam?
I can't be the only one who thinks this....Tom is seksi. 😍
He is a skeksis.
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That thumbnail tho
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If you were to check a thesaurus now and then, you would discover "a ton" of words to use in place of "a ton of". It would expand your vocabulary (always a good thing) and enhance your presentation.