freeclimb9 Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 I got a BD Icepack, and it's got these metal double-slotted buckles on the ends of several of the straps. In the picture, they're visible on the dangling compression straps. I thought they might be used to secure the strap ends so you don't get whipped by them in high winds. But I can't feed the triply layered webbing back through the fastex buckle to position them nearer to where they're sewn into the seam so they can be used that way. What are these doubly slotted buckles for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 extra rappel anchors or a back up belay device..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 so in high winds not only do you get slapped by overly long straps, that little metal buckle really hurts. I actually called BD about this and they told me after compressing the pack you slide those nifty buckles up to the main buckle to secure from strap slippage or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Here's the word directly from BDEL (I asked the same question when I got my pack): The metal sliders on the compression straps are meant as a "lock" - they help prevent the buckle from slipping, especially when it is around an awkward thing like skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted May 17, 2002 Author Share Posted May 17, 2002 Thanks for the explanations. I think I'll remove them, and if I need to lock the strap I'll tie a mule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 The metal sliders on the compression straps are meant as a "lock" - they help prevent the buckle from slipping, especially when it is around an awkward thing like skis. Sounds like someone needs to redesign the buckle then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 or learn how to tie a knot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 or keep their skis on their feet where they belong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Maybe they are for style points More gear and straps look more hardcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 if you're bringing mules on a climb, doesn't that get kind of heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 It is nothing new that fastex buckles and the like will slide if there are not "keeper" buckles behind them. Many packs since the 1970's have had these extra buckles. If you are trying to save weight, buy a pack withoiut the tool tubes and what looks like a beavertail pocket and etc. on it, if not, I'd probably elect to keep those extra buckles. Though that is just me. If you do remove them, one way to help make the fastex slip less is to rub some barge cement into the strap where the buckle attaches. This makes it a little stiffer and harder to adjust with one hand, but it also makes it more secure. You don't have to mess around with the mule knot or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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