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 ...

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 ...

And no, it's not just to look pretty... Whether you splashed out £5 or £50, chances are your latest backpack has one of these funky leather diamonds on the back. If you're the outdoors-y type, you'll ...

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 ...