Editing Ice axe (section)

==Attachment to a pack==
[[Image:Ice axe attachment points.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Arrows showing upper and lower attachment loops on a {{convert|25|L|cuin|abbr=on}} [[rucksack]].  A pair is provided on each side, here with a {{convert|55|cm|in|abbr=on}} ice axe on the left and a {{convert|50|cm|in|abbr=on}} ice hammer on the right.]]

When not in use an ice axe is stored on the outside of a pack (rucksack). Many models come with a nylon [[webbing]] loop sewn on its rear base (off to one side to allow the pick to stay behind the hiker), together with a means to restrain its shaft. Rucksacks with attachment points for two ice axes are also available, popular in [[ice climbing]] where two tools are used.