1) American comics character 2) Anthropomorphic dog 3) Belt tighteners 4) Satirical comic 1) Clasps 2) Gives 3) Strapparts 4) Warps 
Buckles is a comic strip by David Gilbert about the misadventures of an anthropomorphic naïve dog. Buckles debuted on March 25, 1996. King Feature`s Syndicate: `More of an only child with canine instincts than he is the family pet. Buckles can display all the charm...of a small child discovering how to find his way through life.` == Characters......
Appeaars like a series of waves and are created during rolling as a result of mechanical misalignment or cross-section irregularities in supply coil.
Used on rucksacks and luggage. Climbing bags have less buckles to avoid snagging on rocks.