Built To Last a Lifetime
Lightweight metal solutions that repair and upgrade your packs and straps — designed to outlive the fabric they hold together.
- 200lb+
- Tested hold strength
- Aluminum
- Aircraft-grade alloy
- <9g
- Per slider, hardware only
- ∞
- Lifetime warranty
Over-Engineered & Tested
Every part is built past spec and abused in the field before it ever reaches your pack.
Overthinking, So You Don't Have To
We obsess over tolerances, metallurgy, and failure points so your gear just works.
Field-Repair Ready
Fix broken bags and straps anywhere — keep your favorite pack out of the trash and on your back.
Your pack is the lifeline to a successful adventure.
“Plastic breaks easily. Metal carries on.”
We understand gear becomes more than just sporting equipment, more than just a bag. Your gear holds memories and becomes a part of your journey. Our goal is to provide field repair solutions and upgrades that have longevity in mind — gear you can trust, time and time again.
Most packs are made of durable fabrics designed to withstand the elements. But what about the clips and buckles that secure your straps? Typically made of cheap plastics, advertising lightweight construction but falling short in durability.
Does that plastic compare to the expensive construction of the bag? Are these plastic clips and buckles safe? Will they hold under high stress or in an accident? Reality is, plastic breaks easily.
PacMate offers lightweight, metal solutions designed to outlive fabric with a secure hold for everyday wear and tear — gear designed to carry with you from one pack or strap to another, so you get the full life out of everything you buy.
ChestMate
Premium Sternum Strap Sliders
Replace the brittle plastic sternum slider on any pack with CNC-machined, aircraft-grade aluminum. ChestMate locks your chest strap exactly where you want it and holds through every mile, drop, and storm — then moves to your next pack when this one wears out.
- Machined from solid aluminum alloy — no cast seams to crack.
- Positive locking geometry keeps your chest strap put under load.
- Tool-free, no-sew install on virtually any pack in under a minute.
- Moves from pack to pack — buy it once, carry it for life.
Keeping your favorite pack out of the trash and on your back.
If PacMate hardware ever fails under normal use, we replace it. No receipts, no runaround — built to last a lifetime, backed for one.
Read the Warranty