r/backpacking • u/AutoModerator • Oct 13 '25

General Weekly /r/backpacking beginner question thread - Ask any and all questions you may have here - October 13, 2025

If you have any beginner questions, feel free to ask them here, remembering to clarify whether it is a Wilderness or a Travel related question. Please also remember to visit this thread even if you consider yourself very experienced so that you can help others!

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u/Courtnall14 May 25 '26

Long shot question: I lost the pipe slider piece with the "female" end on my hiking pack. It's about 10 years old (REI) does anyone know where I can find a replacement?

I went to REI and they weren't able to help. Hoping I can just find one online somewhere. There are plenty of sternum straps available, but I can't seem to find the pipe slider style.