When it comes to backpacks, there are several essential components that contribute to their functionality and convenience. One such component is the buckle. These small but mighty devices play a crucial role in securing and adjusting various parts of a backpack. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of backpack buckles, exploring their different types, names, and their specific uses. Buckle is one of the commonly used accessories in backpack customization, most of them have a function of adjust the length of the straps. Buckle according to its shape, function is different, and there are different names, like release buckle(can be divided into side and front release), D ring, ladder lock, slider, hook, cord stopper, cord zipper pull,etc. According to different materials, it can be divided into plastic buckle (POM, PP, PA material), hardware buckle (Alloy, Semi-alloy, Iron). Here we will introduce some buckles that are common on backpacks, and how we called them. Quick Side Release Buckle(Two parts, male and female) One end of the release buckle is fixed with webbing, the other end can be adjusted by webbing, according to different needs and choose the length of the webbing, in order to adjust the range of activity of the buckle. The place where the webbing is hung behind the buckle is generally made of single bar or double bar. The single bar is not adjustable, and the double bar is adjustable. According to whether it is adjusted, it can be divided into single adjustment, double adjustment and no adjustment buckle. Release buckles are generally used to fix the shoulder strap, backpack or other external items on the backpack. which are mostly found in the shoulder strap, belt, and side circumference of the backpack. see below pictures. Slider Slider, also known as the tri-glide buckle, is a commonly used accessories on the backpack, is also one of the standard accessories on the backpack, mainly used to adjust the length of the webbing. In order to prevent slip, the middle bar of many sliders are designed with stripes.as below Ladder lock Buckles The function of the ladder buckle is to shrink the webbing, which is generally used at the end of the shoulder strap to adjust the fit of the backpack. Cord stopper Toggle Cord stopper is a kind of accessories by using the metal spring to achieve the purpose of dislocation fixed rope, rope buckle optional inner diameter size, single hole and double hole, suitable for different kinds of nylon rope, elastic rope,etc. Plastic Hook The hook is generally used on the removable shoulder strap of a backpack. One side of the hook is connected to the D ring and the other side is connected with a webbing. And Dring Buckles For more you could contact with us.