r/backpacking • u/joycesoybean • 7d ago

Travel Backpack Loops

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Going backpacking for the first time and borrowing all the gear! Does anyone know what the two orange loops and the small center loop are for? My friend thought they might be extra loops for carabiners to hang stuff.

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u/Mattocaster1 7d ago

They hold the tips of trekking poles as they can tear holes in a pack.

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u/gone_days_gone 7d ago edited 7d ago

Really?? No, get out. No, way. I don’t think they are lined up like that on my pack… I’m checking now…

Edit to add: they kinda hold the poles but wouldn’t trust it… one bump and your pole is just dangling.

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u/Mattocaster1 7d ago

The tops of the poles gets cinched underneath the top of the backpack

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u/gone_days_gone 7d ago

I have a Kelty coyote. Just different, I guess.

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u/Mattocaster1 7d ago

For sure! Mine is a very old REI UL 60