OK... all geared up for a tactical discussion on velcro here...
Yes, "velcro" like products are noisy, snaps would be less obvious. But as far as quality... Velco (the name brand) is a better sealer, can hold with a tremendous amount of force and takes a long time to wear out. Cheaper version (hook & pile) can load up with fuzz... be affected by moisture, dirt, etc, are is also less durable and less capable of holding during extreme conditions... but it's more silent then the hook & loop (velcro type) product.
Snaps wear and become difficult to snap. When they wear, they sound jiggly. They can become noisey, and tend to be not quite as quick. High quality velcro like products (hook & loops) take much longer to wear out and can be much more easily replaced (if necessary) than snaps. Snaps can also rust and corrode.
I've had to use two hands to pull apart some velcro secured products, and I am not a weak woman.
In the end in all comes down to personal preference and the quality of the product.
Geri Weaver
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