We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Words like "pig snout" or "lash tab" probably don't pop into your mind when you think of your favorite backpack. That is, unless you're a ...

You know that weird little leather diamond on your backpack? The one with the slits? That kind of looks like a pig snout? Or did you just now look at your backpack and realize there’s a patch? People ...

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 ...

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 ...