We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Words like "pig snout" or "lash tab" probably don't pop into your mind when you think of your favorite backpack. That is, unless you're a ...

Ever wonder about the diamond-shaped patch on your backpack? Well, it turns out it actually has a purpose. Marie Claire pointed out that the patch, actually called a lash tab, lashing square or a pig ...

You know that weird little leather diamond on your backpack? The one with the slits? That kind of looks like a pig snout? Or did you just now look at your backpack and realize there’s a patch? People ...

Ever wonder why there’s a little diamond patch sewn onto some backpacks? Turns out, that patch is commonly called a “lash tab” or “pig snout,” according to Marie Claire. Historically, outdoorsmen ...

The leather patch is a popular trend with today's backpacks. It's called a lash tab or pig snout. Originally, it was designed for outdoor packs to pass string through it and fasten equipment. Over ...

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. You know that weird little leather diamond on ...