The Unexpected Uses Of Everyday Items

Published on 07/29/2021
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Square Patch On Backpacks

Many people enjoy wearing vintage-style backpacks with patch-shaped squares on them. They’re incredibly popular, particularly with companies like Herschel Supply Co., Jansport, and L.L Bean. Did you know, though, that they have a purpose other than to appear cool and vintage? This patch was initially created for travel packs to allow people to carry extra stuff in their bags. It was called a “lash tab” or “pig snout” (you can guess why).

Square Patch On Backpacks

Square Patch On Backpacks

Wearers can hang extra items on the front of the bag using cords and strings that fit through the two tabs of the patches. This is especially useful if you’re going camping and need to secure extra goods to your pack. While you’re probably not going to do any hiking with this backpack, it’s nice to know that you can hang things on the exterior in case you need it!

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Plastic Lids On Cups

You’ll probably look at this one and slap yourself for not noticing it before. For both coffee and soda beverages, the plastic lid that comes with each disposable cup can be used as a coaster.

Plastic Lids On Cups

Plastic Lids On Cups

Of course, you’ll keep the lid on when you’re walking or driving. The ridges of the lid, on the other hand, are designed to grip your cup and keep it in place when you sit down to get your caffeine fix. Anyway, it’s 2019, therefore we shouldn’t be using plastic lids in the first place… looks like you missed out.

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