I've noticed that some packs come standard with a criss-crossing bungee cord system while others don't. Among several uses, it can be used to tie down wet clothing or gear.
Do you prefer a bungee cord system on your pack or not having one at all?
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Bungee cord/lashing
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In general, I don't like shockcord lashing on a pack. I find it just tempts me to be lazy and slap stuff on the outside of my pack. Also, it doesn't work well as a compression system since it's stretchy. There's also the danger of losing stuff. Gear jammed under shockcord is often not as secure as it seems and it's out of your sight so if it does start working loose you may not notice. Be careful if you do use shockcord.
Having shockcord can sorta be handy, but when you really have your kit dialed then you don't normally need it. It's also heavier than you'd guess.
The exception to this is drying gear or keeping wet gear separate. If there are no other ways, shockcord can work well for this purpose. I normally only dry my socks while I hike and I have other spots to hang those. If you do want shockcord, don't over-do it and have it running everywhere. Also, it's ideal if it uses those clips so you can re-route it as needed.
Some of us do not use shockcord. Instead, maybe just a few runs of non-stretch parachute cord. Then I have one 7" mini-bungee cord.
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