If you’re an adventurer like me, then choosing the right backpack is really important. One of the gravest mistakes that we constantly and relentlessly do over and over is picking out the wrong backpacks.
Here’s a scenario that most of you are probably familiar with: your backpack gets torn, you go to a sports equipment shop and buy a good looking one, a couple of months later it gets torn, so you repeat the process.
Now, obviously, something is wrong here. The reason you’re running through backpacks is that you’re not choosing the right one for your needs.
Not only that, but this is also the reason why whenever you start using a bag for a longer period than a walk down the block – which shouldn’t even be a problem – you start contemplating visiting a chiropractor.
With that being said, how can anyone travel with a backpack like that? What’s more, why do we keep making the same stupid mistake? When we asked a bunch of people, we realized that nobody even knows how essential a cozy backpack is, to begin with.
Which is why this is where we need to start. So, how can a backpack affect your trip?
We’re going to go over why it dictates several choices:
Choosing the Right Backpack
Where You Go
Think about it this way, if you’re not comfortable, you’re not going to be visiting a lot of places. Why? Because the bag on your back will slowly turn into a pain that drains the life out of you. Within an hour, you’ll be begging for anyone to take you back to your hotel room.
Now, because when traveling there is no doubt that you’ll want to see as many attractions as possible, the need for a comfortable pack is not even a matter of discussion. It is the best way to make the most out of a trip.
That way, you’ll be able to carry as much stuff as you want, for as long as you want without damaging your body.
Let’s take Barcelona as an example; would you be able to spend a morning at the Sagrada Familia cathedral, then go for a tour at the F.C. Barcelona Museum about 7 km away, and finally, travel 6 km to catch a sunset at the Castle of Montjuïc?
If you have a travel pack with an uncomfortable frame that does nothing but digs into your back, there is no way in hell you’d be able to do so.
On the contrary, with a frame that’s suitable for your back and a design that distributes the weight all across your body, you’d be able to visit more places, and on top of them, a supermarket to get some groceries on the way back to your residence.
What You Do
A comfier travel bag means that you’d be able to do more activities, not just visit many places. The less tired you are, the more physically engaging activities you’d be willing to participate in; it only adds up to the amount of fun you’ll be having.
So, your choice of a backpack should be based on the activities you want to participate in. According to Matthew Karsten, a professional backpacker, when choosing travel backpacks, you should take into account the product’s weight, size, and capacity, as well as, strap type.