Saturday, 28 January 2012

How to Choose a Backpack: Tips



Need a new backpack? Here are a few tips to help you make decide which pack is best for you.

What's it For?: Determine what you will be using your backpack for. School? Commuting to work? Weekend getaways? Hiking? Biking? This will help narrow down the type of pack you need.

Weight: When you're in the store trying on your pack, if possible, fill the pack with the items you'll be carrying or at the very least fill it with items available to get a sense of how heavy it feels when full. How does it sit on your back? Does it tug on your shoulders? Does it feel comfortable? Walk around with the pack to see how it feels.

Proportion: Pick a backpack that fits your body size. You don't want a pack that hits the back of your head. You don't want the straps to be too wide apart so that they fall off your shoulders or too narrow that they are tugging together. If you're travelling and planning to carry it on board the plane, make sure it's small enough to pass airplane regulations.

Functionality: Again, consider what you'll be using the pack for and what you'll be carrying. Does it have enough outer pockets to reach the items you need most frequently? This can include your phone, a water bottle, a snack, sunblock, bus pass or keys. Does it have enough inner pockets to carry what you need? For example if you're carrying a laptop does it include a sleeve? Also, look at the material and determine if you need something that is water repellant or not. Some backpacks include extra straps which are great to carry a yoga mat.

Remember your backpack should ideally feel like an extension of your body. It should feel good. So don't be shy, try it on!

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