Originally Posted by
WillCAD
However, I've never been very confident in Velcro as a holding fastener. It's great for keeping flaps and pockets closed, but it doesn't hold much weight unless you apply it in fairly large quantities, and it's not great in an environment where you might have clothing - it collects fuzz, lint, and loose threads, not to mention that it can cause frizz on some sweathers.
I agree with WillCAD. You could go to a fabric and craft store and get the elastic if you really wanted it. I prefer the lashing straps to really secure the contents. They also have a multitude of clothing snaps that you could install in your bag and on the straps for attachment. I think a heavy duty snap or maybe two at each attachment point would hold for you. If all else fails a needle and thread might work..
JoAnn Fabric and Craft:
http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp
Clothing Snap Example:
http://www.birchstreetclothing.com/coll.php?colID=24
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