Backpack Noise

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Backpack Noise

Post by V-S » Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:58 am

I am in need of some advise on how best to eliminate (or reduce) the ratting sound from the zippers on my backpack. When I even walk theses things clang around. I thought of removing the metal and replacing with that small stretchy string stuff. I am hesitant to fuck with it in case I damage the zip tabs. Alternatively, black electrical tape could work to stop the metal on metal, but it's so hard to get it in the small gaps.

Any tips appreciated.
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Post by Xanatos » Fri Dec 31, 2021 7:04 pm

Cut off the metal bits and replace them with paracord pulls.
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Works a treat for me. If you can't get your hands on paracord, shoelaces will do just fine.
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Re: Backpack Noise

Post by MustacheOperator3 » Sat Jan 08, 2022 5:23 pm

Awesome advice. Noise discipline is a serious problem!

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Re: Backpack Noise

Post by V-S » Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:49 am

I did end up cutting these tabs off and putting small paracord in them. Sooo much better.
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Re: Backpack Noise

Post by Intruder » Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:33 pm

Rubber surgical tubing, drag it over them. Clip it off. Plenty of it on ebay. I talked about this a few times. Same way they would silence dog tags.

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