Backpack Bags and Knapsacks - What to Look For

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Different styles of backpack bags and knapsacks are available with various additional features to suit everyone's requirements. Backpacks have two shoulder straps and are designed to be worn with one strap over each shoulder. The bag sits on the wearer's back, leaving the hands and arms free. When buying bags online a description of the product is given with a list of criteria such as size and color to help you decide which bag to go for. Some of the terms and criteria are clarified on this page.

Wheeled luggage is very popular as it can be pulled along by its handle so the ground takes the weight of the bag. A rolling backpack is designed for use both as wheeled luggage and as a backpack, making it a versatile piece of baggage. Inline wheels are attached to the bottom of the pack and a retractable handle pulls out to convert it into a wheeled bag. The handle can be pushed back in and there are shoulder straps allowing the knapsack to be worn on the wearer's back. Sling backpacks have one shoulder strap only and are worn over one shoulder rather than two. They are more convenient in some ways as they slide on or off the shoulder easily but they are not ideal for heavy loads. Some sling backpacks have a zippered strap which unzips to form two shoulder straps so they can be worn in the same way as a standard rucksack. Backpack handbags are small backpack-style purses which can be carried in the hand or worn on the back.

In addition to the product description there are other criteria to help you select the right backpack bag for you. These are listed below:

Fabric;
Weight;
Size;
Capacity;
Warranties or Guarantees;
Special features.

Fabric used for backpacks needs to be hardwearing to withstand wear and tear, yet not too heavy as backpacks need to be lightweight. Rip-stop materials such as rip-stop nylon are specially treated so they don't tear. The fabric can be treated to weather-proof it which is a great advantage for hikers. This is harder to do with natural materials such as canvas made of cotton. Nylon is stronger than polyester but once it tears a hole develops very quickly, hence the development of rip-stop nylon. The thickness of the material is given in denier; the thicker the fibers, the higher the denier. The material used for backpacks should be at least 400 denier.

The weight of the rucksack is an important consideration because you don't want to carry more weight than you need to, particularly over long distances. More than a few pounds and you could be adding significantly to the weight of your entire load. Another factor is the size - how big you need your rucksack to be depends on the length of your trip and where you are going. Backpacks for camping trips or long overseas trips need to be much larger than daypacks which are designed to contain enough gear for a day's outing. The height, weight and depth are usually given in inches to give you an idea of how big the backpack bag is. This is useful as it is hard to see how big a bag really is on a website. The capacity is given as cubic inches and/or liters. To give you a rough idea, long trips would require a capacity of more than 5,000 cubic inches or over 75 liters while small daypacks are usually around 2,000 cubic inches or 30 liters.

Backpacks should come with a standard warranty allowing faulty products to be returned. These can vary according to the manufacturer so check this before purchase. The website should also have terms and conditions regarding returns and refunds. Other special features such as insulated compartments, key-holders or reflective strips should also be listed. For advice on choosing a backpack for a particular activity see Rucksacks and Daypacks. That section also covers packing up your knapsack correctly and how to care for your backpack bag. Another important issue is using your backpack correctly to minimize damage to your spine - see Backpack Safety for more information.

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