I notice a velcro strip on each long end of the bag. What are they for?
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I think you are referring to the silver stripes ? They are reflectors for night use.The only Velcro is to mount the bag to a rack at each corner underneath. They are black and totally hidden.All 4 pockets or compartments close with good zippers. No Velcro used for that.This is an excellent bag and I've been using it daily, over 20 miles each day.
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i've been wondering the same thing...haven't found an answer yet. i would be obliged if anyone can tell me.
629732
The bag attaches to a bike rack with the Velcro strap. Very secure and easy to install. Any other questions ?
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In my case attaching Velcro Police patches. These are simple nylon patches that have a velcro backing and say POLICE, SHERIFF, ATF, etc. There are also a variety of morale patches that velcro onto bags and packs these days, you could stick those on there. Or if you used the bike in an official capacity for delivery or etc, your company might have similar patches to show and advertise what company you are affiliated with. Hope that helps, i havent seen them used for anything else.
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to affix the bag to your bike rack. they are long to accommodate a variety of rack types.
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Ooops, my bad. Those are for adding some other items to attach like additional reflectors.
1286981
There is a zip strip at the top on the front side of the bag. To be honest I cut mine open too and then found the opening.
1136120
I think they are for snapping the bag to the two other layers in the 3 bag system this bag is part of. Could be wrong, but that's my best guess.
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The fold over flaps attach with Velcro so you can position them where you want. I added another padded spacer from my other bag in front of where the lens is, because my camera and lens are my treasure, and as I stated before, I drop things. The extra spacer was my choice, nothing to do with any doubts about the bags protective qualities.
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Velcro. And to my surprise, they do very well staying closed. Used to think only the zipper bags were good, but I have no problem with the velcro closure on the bag. I've used several now.
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I think this would be rather helpful. The velcro is very good for securing the wrap; however, if that area is tender, you may have to be extra careful when wrapping it.
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I came here to ask that same question. Haven't seen any photos that show them being used. I would have thought they were for a tripod or two, or to tighten the bag's width. Lots of backpacks have them.
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Diane, the bags I received have the glue strip on the flap. I hope this helps.
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I believe its Velcro and that you can position the strip of Velcro where you want it.
46681
These bands are uncovered, VERY strong, VERY large rubber bands. They are not covered, but very useful for a variety of things. I especially like them keeping my garbage bags, as shown in the illustration, from crumpling back into the pail.
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I know this was answered a while ago, but in case anyone else is reading these questions, I figured I would chime in. I got little clips like these and bent the one end slightly so I can use them like hooks. It is much easier to attach to my canopy (I have a coleman) with clip-y hooks rather than all those velcro tabs. Of course if it is really windy or something, the velcro is still there.
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I assume you're referring to the short clip/bottom loop location on the rear of the pack? I use that for trekking poles when not needed, as I think that's what it's designed for. Could be wrong. Otherwise, I have nothing but positive things to say about this pack.
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It's not a Velcro strip. It's an big "rubber band" so that when the tablet is closed you can secure both the tablet & keyboard by stretching that rubber band over the bottom so that the cover doesn't open & keyboard doesn't come out. It especially is great if you are putting the tablet in a knapsack or just in your purse. When that rubber band is secure over the whole tablet you will be able to pull it out without it opening up. Hope this helps.
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I used my old ones from the last sorting hamper. Many stores ( Bed Bath and beyond, linens and things etc) sell mesh laundry bags, so you can always sew velcro 'eyes' to them and use extra sticky velcro 'hooks' on the frame. See an example here:
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I'm going guess at this. The end of each case there is a slot that allows the cases to be snapped together, the velcro band could be put in this slot to secure it to a wall, desk or in a camera bag. I do a lot of table top photography and I found them to be useful to small secure cables or other things that need to be secured in the set. Replaces the need for gaffers tape in many cases. Other than this I have no idea why it's included.
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I haven't tried it. I think they need to be used something with a bit of stretch, such as plastic, as they are designed to spring out when you get the bag over the top of the frame.
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The velcro tab is to secure the strap to the wrist portion of the strap between sets. It's helpful because the strap doesn't get in the way as you change out weights or do super sets with another exercise.