Hook-And-Loop 101: How To Customize with Hook-And-Loop?

Did you know? The name "Velcro" originates from French words "velour" (velvet) and "crochet" (hook), a brand name coined in the 1950s that has since become synonymous with hook-and-loop fasteners. (Note that "Velcro" is a brand name). These versatile fasteners revolutionized the way we secure and organize our gear, making them indispensable in the design of modern bags and packs.

Hook-and-loop fasteners consist of two distinct components: the "hook" side, which is covered in scratchy hooks, and the "loop" side, with soft fuzzy loops. When these two sides are pressed together, a strong bond is created. This simple fastening system is reusable, making it perfect for applications where closures or modular attachments are needed. From outdoor gear to everyday carry (EDC) setups, hook and loop fasteners offer a lightweight and flexible fastening solution.

In this guide, we'll explore how you can use hook-and-loop fasteners to enhance the functionality, organization, and customization of your gear.

Many of you and your classmates personalized your school bag with buttons, ribbons, patches and pins to share your interests and express yourself. Now with a modern grown-up pack you have dedicated external loop panels for all your morale ID patches, pins and buttons to really make the bag yours!

These loop panels allow you to customize and identify your gear in a fun and functional way.  You can use patches to mark specific pockets within your pack for medical gear or quickly accessible everyday items. Additionally, you can express your personality and showcase your interests with your favorite patches.

These loop panels are more than just a surface for morale patches, they serve as customizable canvases for your gear. The possibilities are endless, making it a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your Vanquest bag.

With the addition of helpful hook & loop panels, the inside of any pack can offer a world of dynamic organization. The most common way to take advantage of this is with padded foam dividers typically found inside camera bags.  

Many of our larger bags, including the TRIDENT-21 & TRIDENT-32 backpacks, or GOFER-15 messenger, come with dividers. These dividers can interconnect to each other in many ways. By creating individual sections with these dividers, you can easily find your gear and provide crucial protection for delicate electronics like camera equipment. Many users, especially photographers, also acquire additional dividers to create custom pockets and divisions for their gear. It's the perfect solution for keeping everything in its designated place.

With your loop-lined bag, you have a blank canvas to decide where to best add additional storage and organize your personal gear. Enter the STICKY PANEL 2X7 and STICKY ADMIN 5X7!

They're the perfect solution for items like tangled-up cables, pens, or flashlights that don’t have a permanent home in your pack. Other times, you can simply add a STICKY CUBE-Small packing cube to create an instant zippered pocket wherever loop panels are available, allowing you to make the most of your pack's storage potential.

And don’t forget about the handy and lightweight MOHL-Air panel, which can convert any MOLLE pouch (such as PPM-SLIM & EDCM-HUSKY organizers) into hook-and-loop ready pouches. There's also the MOHL-Web panel, which adds elastic web retention to any loop surface.

For those who have legal permits to carry concealed (CCW), our CCW Holder is designed to securely accommodate your needs. Other accessories such as the CCW-Plus-MAG or DOUBLE-MAG Holder provide stable platforms for mounting your CCW and magazines in the perfect orientation for quick and efficient access.

Keep in mind that these hook-and-loop accessories are not just limited to CCWs. These hook-and-loop accessories’ ability to wrap around items in any orientation makes them ideal for carrying smaller items or securing your everyday essentials.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, an everyday carry fan, or someone who values a well-organized bag, hook-and-loop fasteners offer endless possibilities for personalization and practicality.

In conclusion, hook and loop offer unparalleled versatility for organizing your everyday essentials, and have become a staple in modern outdoor/everyday-carry designs. Vanquest has incorporated the fastening system into many of your bags, inside and outside, to allow for maximum customization and organization.

From the external loop panels for personalization and identification to the internal dividers/organizers that keep your essentials neatly arranged and protected, these fasteners enhance both functionality and personalization. With the added convenience of hook-and-loop pouches, admin accessories, and secure CCW options, your bag is an extension of your style and needs.

Now, show us how you use hook and loop accessories for your gear management! Together, let’s embrace the endless applications of the hook and loop system, and enjoy a more organized everyday-carry experience.