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No doubt that one of the most important things to have as a traveler, is a comfortable backpack.
This is true when on a trek on Nepal as much as it’s true for a Dr. on the city.
So how to choose a good backpack?
- You need to have it right to your size. A short fellow can’t walk around with a too long backpack. A big fellow better not use a small backpack that the waist strapping system will be strapped over his belly.
- A backpack with a stiff back is better than a backpack with a soft back. If you can efford a backpack with a special back support system, it’s even better. The reason is that the weight is better spread over your back. Besides, you will not feel the shoes you’ve placed in the backpack sticking in your back…
- A good backpack should have a waist strapping system to load some of the weight on the hips.
- Narrow and high backpacks are more maneuverable than wide backpacks.
- The interior of the backpack should fit your needs. Is it divided to enough sections? Are there too many sections you’ll get lost with? Are there enough big spaces to put large objects in? Can you attach dirty shoes on the outside? Those are just examples and really depends on the needs.
- Last, you better have a locking system, or at least some way to lock your backpack. This is specially true if you’re on treks or living the backpack on dormitories with people you don’t know.
nice backpack….
See ya…..
While this article might be more targeted to hiking-sized backpacks (such as big The North Face pack shown in the above picture), a very cool daypack-sized backpack to consider is Ivar. You can find Ivar in a growing number of retailers, online and catalogs (including Magellan’s Travel and TravelSmith).
Based on a patented internal shelving design, Ivar packs provide actual weight distribution within the pack (as everything gets evenly distributed on the shelves). Cargo is also kept separate and organized on the shelves, which has made it very popular with travelers (and as a school backpack). Beyond ergonomics from the weight distributing shelves, Ivar backpacks have tons of other design features, such as tons of protective/comfort foam, better materials, better zippers, etc. All said, it’s the internal shelf design that really sets it apart.
I’m an Ivar fan because I own one. I love it. Having compared it to my old JanSport, I can tell you first hand that it’s definitely the most comfortable backpack I’ve ever had. It’s definitely the most organizing backpack too. Having been to the Outdoor Retailer Show recently, I had the chance to drop by the Ivar booth and check out all their new product. Good stuff if you’re looking for a daypack. Find out more on their website: http://ivarpack.com
Thanks,
William
Ivar is definitely a cool new backpack that’s unique/different than any other pack. I was actually just at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City and had the opportunity to test out Ivar product first hand. Super cool stuff. Literally, all other backpacks are the same, except Ivar. At the OR Show, everyone coming into the Ivar booth (which was inundated with people that you could barely move) were saying how Ivar was the only unique backpack at the show. Simple concept: Internal shelves that keep things organized and evenly distributed in the pack. Good job Ivar!