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 ...

Notice that leather, rubber or plastic patch on your favorite backpack? It’s got a name. The “lash tab” or “pig snout” was originally designed so people could use strings to hang equipment like ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Ever wonder what that diamond-shaped leather patch is on your backpack? It's called a lash tab, and it's popular right now for its vintage appeal. Produced by Sam Rega ...