Can the 20L hold an axe? Sure…Lots of pictures, a few words, after the break.
You can use a piece of accessory cord, about 40 cm or 16″ is more than enough depending on the kinda knot you use, or for this example, a simple strap. I don’t really care about the weight difference, and the simple strap is more me-proof.
Thread the simple strap through the bottom or 2nd to the bottom loop on the daisyette. I generally pass the webbing back through the buckle (doubling back) at home. It’s hard to do, almost impossible to undo, and won’t put any significant strain on the plastic.
Then thread the ice tool or axe through the loop old school style.
Detail shot:
And then use a another simple strap if that’s all you got, or a side release strap if you prefer*, and tighten it down. Please note that I used a red strap for this example because I finally realized that black on black on black doesn’t make for good snapshots. Also, the 20L pack comes with two simple straps. All of the larger packs come with side release straps, and we do have them available if you want one or two…
