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Your backpack might be harnessing all kinds of inactivated potential that would allow you to carry more gear on your next backpacking trip. Loops that are too small to hold a larger foam sleeping pad can be expanded using other tethers, ropes, or belts. When it comes to hiking and backpacking, your backpack is one of those pieces of gear that quickly becomes very personal. I spend just about all of my off time both camping and glamping so I can share everything I have learned and will learn with you. When choosing a backpack, look for packs that have horizontal keeper-style straps or small daisy chains that you can hang external pockets from.

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Most backpacks, and even some daypacks, come with a daisy chain sewn onto the main panel or front pocket. Whether you're after something to make you stand out from the crowd or want something a little more low key, we guarantee you'll find something in our backpack edit. While side compression straps are not universally available on all overnight backpacks, most backpacking and climbing packs designed for weekend or expedition trips have them.If you’re using the side pockets for something else, like tent poles or water bottles, you can use these straps to lash all kinds of stuff to the outside of your backpack, like wet camping towels and waterproof jackets. This method can be a little annoying if you attach something heavy, like a full water bottle which swings to and fro while you walk, so another technique is to use a bungee cord and wrap it through several loops on the daisy chain to hold gear closer to your pack, and I recommend that for heavier items. You can also use it to hang your backpack from a hook or tree branch, though this is better done when your backpack is empty or light in weight to avoid long term disintegration.

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I’ve demonstrated using them to hold trekking poles, in conjunction with the side pockets, which is a popular use since they’ll stay put if you stop to get something out of your backpack. You can hang almost anything from a backpack using a system like this from solar power chargers to a wet tarp. Some manufacturers also make roll-top backpacks packs that come with an optional floating top lid so you get the best of both worlds. I have spent my whole life camping and over the last 10 years, I have spent a large amount of time checking out glamping experiences with my wife and kids as well.

While it’s reasonably effective for shrinking the volume of your pack, these Z-style straps are awkward to use if you want to strap bulky gear, like snowshoes, to the outside of your backpack. Anyone who has ever been camping in bear country knows that precautions are necessary to prevent animal encounters. They also allow the backpack itself to be securely attached to other objects such as a bicycle or boat.

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This requires that the ends of the compression straps have clips, instead of being sewn onto the pack, and that there’s a male clip and a female clip on opposite sides so they can mate together. Some backpacks also have a Z-style compression strap, which gear manufacturers use to trim the weight of their packs. There are many ways to extend the volume of a backpack so that you can carry a lot more gear when required. But if those are full of other items or you want to carry more water, then a daisy chain is the perfect place.

When not in use, these can be tightened all the way so they don’t snag on things, but you can use them to attach gear like a sleeping pad (shown) or sleeping bag to the outside of your backpack, leaving you more room in the main compartment.