The Lash Cinch is made from heavy-duty cotton webbing with a brass hook on one end and a D ring on the other. Lash Cinches, in conjunction with lash ropes, are used to secure your load, especially items packed on top of your pack saddle. The Lash Cinch works as a cinch under the animal's belly, while the lash rope is hooked to it and then tied in a variety of hitches (diamond, box, etc), depending on the load.