That plastic piece clippy thingy… umm I don’t know what it’s called. But that’s the part I need!
Here are some common parts you might see in your gear. Whether you are making your own, or fixing some old gear, having these terms can help simplify your process.
These are some examples of uses you might find with these pieces, but they are not the only uses!
G-Hook: This piece can make webbing detachable, also adjustable. It is great for compression straps. It is kind of like a ladderlock with a detachable feature.
Ladderlock: Also called strap adjuster, you’ve probably seen them on your backpack. It uses tension to hold the straps in place and allows you to adjust them.
Cordlock: A spring loaded piece to keep cord in place without having to tie a knot. It is commonly used at an opening of a bag to make a quick open and close without tying/untying knots.
D-Ring: These are used to make an easy tie point on something, such as the edge of a tarp. You can connect one side with webbing and the other with a cord.
Toggle: This can be used in a variety of appplications. One example is as a fastener- think pulling an elastic loop over this to keep something shut.
Loop: These might connect webbing ends to create a place for another piece of webbing to thread through.
Single Adjust Buckle: A piece that can make webbing attached and detached. One side is adjustable with friction, and the other side is looser and not designed for tension adjusting.
Tri-Glide: This can be used to make webbing adjustable, especially on the non adjust side of a single adjust buckle.
Snap Hook: These usually rotate and can be handy for clipping keys or other items to them.
Double Adjust Buckle: A piece that can make webbing detachable, often seen in belts. Both sides are adjustable without having to use a tri-glide.
