Shouldn the lash patches slots be oriented so a tie-down strap would run in the nose-tail direction?
The lash patches are only available from fastener suppliers with slots oriented this way. Years ago we were able to buy patches that accepted straps in both directions (across the dog AND nose to tail). Those bidirectional patches have been discontinued. The ones we use now can still secure a tent or sleeping mat in the nose-to-tail direction. To do this you need to fasten a short piece of web through the patch slots, then run two longer straps under the first strap (between the three high points on the plastic lashpatch), then bring it around your gear.
