I noticed same thing when mine arrived and just strung a length of 1.5mm shock cord through the 4 lower tie out loops and then spooled the 2 ends through a fastener clip to cinch it tight. Now I can strap anything to the bottom, whether foam pad, or extra food carry bag for longer trips. I had all the stuff at home already so didn't need to buy anything. Very simple and useful mod. My method is a bit simpler with just one shock cord and one cinch lock. Just tied simple knot in both ends after threading through the cinch lock so they can not come out again. Very simple, very easy.
There are a handful on Etsy, but also through a Canadian company called Mozet Supplies, it is a Woojin Plastics Ultralight Line Lock Side Release Buckle who I believe also make the other hardware used on the Durston pack.
@@nitchdesigns9662 thank you so much for this comment. I was able to order a bunch of the hook line locs as I can't find them anywhere else in Canada currently.
Just pulled the trigger on the 55. 3 pounds 7 ounces lighter than my Osprey. Like 👍 this idea adding to the bottom!
I noticed same thing when mine arrived and just strung a length of 1.5mm shock cord through the 4 lower tie out loops and then spooled the 2 ends through a fastener clip to cinch it tight. Now I can strap anything to the bottom, whether foam pad, or extra food carry bag for longer trips. I had all the stuff at home already so didn't need to buy anything. Very simple and useful mod. My method is a bit simpler with just one shock cord and one cinch lock. Just tied simple knot in both ends after threading through the cinch lock so they can not come out again. Very simple, very easy.
This is awesome! I just finished the installation and it works great. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 🍻
I think they need the factory loops on the other end also so you can synch it on both ends.
Great recommendation. Can't find the Line Lock Side Release Buckles, no longer on Etsy.
Bummer. Maby they’ll be back in stock soon. Or check Amazon or a backpacking cottage company.
There are a handful on Etsy, but also through a Canadian company called Mozet Supplies, it is a Woojin Plastics Ultralight Line Lock Side Release Buckle who I believe also make the other hardware used on the Durston pack.
@@nitchdesigns9662 thank you so much for this comment. I was able to order a bunch of the hook line locs as I can't find them anywhere else in Canada currently.
Great content. Thanks 🙏