Types of backpacks and their features. Tips for choosing a backpack according to the needs

In our life there are a huge number of complex issues. What is its meaning? What is our purpose? Where to find the balance between evil and good? How can you relax from the constant fuss? Why there are different types of backpacks and which one to choose? Quite often people face these dilemmas ... At the same time, if some philosophical answer can be found on the first questions, then the latter will have to think about.

In this article we will look at the different types of backpacks, photos of which you will find here, and also tell you how to choose the right model.

Soft backpacks

This is the most popular kind of backpacks. The name tells us that these models do not have a rigid frame (for example, backpacks in the form of animals). In general, they are medium or small volume, not intended for long-term transport of goods of large scales.

Skeleton backpacks

It is worth noting that in such models a special frame is provided, which is responsible for a comfortable, as well as uniform load distribution. Thanks to this solution and the special design of the femur belt and straps, a heavy load can be carried in them for a long time. Of course, among such models it will be impossible to find any funny or emphatically childish, for example, a backpack in the form of a tiger.

It is possible to distinguish easel models separately among all frame backpacks. They are used in heavy expeditions that require carrying large amounts of cargo for long distances. They have their basis is a metal powerful frame. Such backpacks can be found in professionals who clearly understand their purpose.

A little later we will understand the features of the construction of the belt and the back of such, you can say, purely professional products.

Hiking backpacks

These are kinds of backpacks (photos are presented in this article) in volume of 50 liters and more, equipped with a belt and straps of anatomical shape. In addition, such models are basically supplemented by a cunning system of tighteners and belts, lines, fasteners and loops designed for additional equipment. The most popular backpacks for outdoor enthusiasts are models for tourism, as they are versatile and multifunctional. It is possible to distinguish separately among the marines the following types of tourist backpacks - expeditionary and tracking.

Trekking backpacks

Such models are rarely found in the volume of more than 50 liters, since they are intended for non-prolonged campaigns, are made of lightweight materials, have a lightweight back design, do not have additional fastenings and pockets. Of course, among them you will not find a backpack in the form of a toy - after all, they are intended for tourism, and not for the city. Calling them - as much as possible to ease the weight of equipment in general, which must be transferred to yourself. Be careful, basically, tracking lightweight backpacks have a certain total load limit, which they can withstand in order to ensure trouble-free and comfortable transportation of cargo. In the opposite case, you risk at least hold a campaign with a sense of discomfort, and as a maximum - to get a stretching of the back muscles.

Backpacks for long tourist trips (expeditionary) basically have volume more than 50 l, and periodically exceed and even a mark in 100 liters. Such volumes make it possible to carry a considerable amount of equipment for long distances over long distances, especially if there is a need to provide for a couple of weeks of autonomous existence.

City backpacks

Considering the types of city backpacks, it should be noted immediately that they are intended for daily use in the stone jungle. In doing so, they help to basically carry with comfort what is necessary for study, a city, work and a set of equipment and things you need every day. In general, their volume does not exceed 30 liters.

Student and school backpacks

As is clear from the title, these are all kinds of school backpacks intended for carrying teaching supplies. In addition, there are original office models that are suitable for work trips and contain a tablet, laptop, a bunch of chargers, brakes, documents and other necessary things that are important to have with you at work or in the office.

In addition, modern manufacturers monitor the latest trends, producing even bags in the form of a backpack. To their users they offer not only functional, convenient, but also amusing models. So, for example, today you can buy a backpack in the form of a toy. In addition, there are special models for gadgets.

Sports backpacks

Immediately it is worthwhile to say that these are miniature copies of their older "brethren" - large tourist models. They can include a pocket designed for the drinking system, all kinds of screeds, even a special detachable valve. At the same time, the main difference that distinguishes them from the general mass is variety of colors, which, as a rule, different kinds of backpacks of adolescents. With them, it is convenient to wear interchangeable shoes, clothes and equipment, and also to look bright against the backdrop of a dull city.

Assault and mountaineering backpacks

Steep high-tech backpacks of about 40 liters are designed specifically for carrying extreme equipment. Equipped with pockets for avalanche equipment, as well as a bunch of all kinds of whistles, very useful loops and anchorage points for carrying snowshoes, ice equipment, skis, snowboard and everything that will help you to climb high peaks and then safely go down from there.

In this case, skiing backpacks are often often equipped with spinal stiff frames, and their goal is not to distribute the weight, but to protect your back from the consequences of a possible fall. Assault backpacks, which are designed to conquer complex ascents and peaks, are additionally equipped with external special slings designed for hanging and fastening equipment that can be required on the route at any time. Similar types of backpacks are generally lightweight. Most often they have an unusual shape for good streamlining and fit the body as much as possible.

Bicycle backpacks

Light cunning models for cyclists in the volume of 15 liters. They are suitable for placing spare parts and tools for a bicycle, drinking system and additional equipment.

These kinds of backpacks do not need to be confused with special trunks. In general, they have a certain design of the back: a wire mesh that "removes" it from the back, which provides good ventilation when driving. In addition, this grid completely repeats the contour of the biker's back while moving, which significantly reduces the load.

Children's backpacks

At some point graceful mothers and brutal dads get tired of carrying comical backpacks in the form of animals of bright colors. Let everyone wear their own things! Children's models are very different from cute and bright, designed to carry a pair of diapers, bottles and bananas, down to functional serious models for older children. In addition, there are even real camping types of children's backpacks, in which the kids, along with adults, will carry equipment and food.

It is worthwhile to separate the carryings for the kids. The appearance of this little happiness in you is not a reason to completely abandon your favorite hobby, especially since all sorts of kangaroo backpacks are now common. Take the crumb with you, it is useful to clean mountain air! This is a special row of backpacks, where the kid can get comfortable and engage in some of his own business, while you sweat on a difficult climb.

Next, let's talk about how the design of the backpack determines its further purpose.

Duration of the trip

This is the main factor. Whether you are going on a picnic, or you are on a polar expedition, or you are going on a weekend trip, it depends on what kinds of backpacks are suitable for the given goal best.

Body type

Do not believe people who claim that the size does not matter. A comfortable backpack should be selected according to the height and width of your torso.

Now consider the simple rules that you need to remember when choosing a backpack.

No. 1: Do not miss with the volume

What capacity of a backpack to choose? It depends on the type and duration of your trip:

• Daily outing or trek for the weekend - 28-40 liters. You do not need to carry 2 buckets of equipment and clothes, you have stable predictable weather, so you can even use a backpack in the form of a soft toy.
• Hike for 4-6 days - up to 50 liters. Watch the weather carefully, do not overfill. In this backpack the sleeping bag, tent, food, necessary warm clothes, public and a little personal equipment get in perfectly: dishware, cosmetic bag, etc.
• Hike for 7-10 days - 50-60 liters. This is already quite a serious event. Carefully gather and provide for any possible difficulties. Such backpacks are perfect for hiking in the Crimea or the Ukrainian Carpathians.
• Hike for 10-16 days - 60-80 liters. Here you are already boldly carrying a tent, personal and public equipment, a supply of provisions for 2 weeks and your own small supply, equipment necessary for overcoming stormy rivers or complex passes, replacement shoes, etc.
• Expedition - a backpack from 80 liters. This event requires a roomy, sturdy and steep model, which in a difficult situation will not fail and will be comfortable for carrying all the necessities for a long time.

These figures are averaged. It depends much on your needs, skills, etc. For example, the hot summer will be less in summer, since you can go all the way in one shorts, and in the cold winter you will need more kinds of backpacks, as the sleeping bag will be huge and things are bulky.

№ 2: fitting before purchase

It is necessary to pick up a backpack of the right size, which will fit well on the back. The heaviest model will not break you if it is matched correctly. Choose a backpack individually and for a long time. Do not be afraid to annoy the sales consultant, his job is to help you in choosing a model for traveling.

If a small backpack can be chosen easily enough, models of more than 50 liters are often equipped with an incredible number of fine settings that can cause an inexperienced person to have a nausea and dizziness.

The types of women's backpacks are designed taking into account the anatomical details of the girls and are calculated on their body proportions. It is worth paying attention to this. Basically, they have an appropriate patch or print on the backpack and a special note in the title.

# 3: adequate tuning

So, the backpack is in your hands. It remains only to understand what to do with it. At the moment, the design of the backpack is basically very unusual and has the main tuning points, which we will now talk about.

Adjustable backrest

On the part of the models the length of the back is regulated, which makes it possible to adjust the size to within the accuracy. An excellent option for people who seem to be uncomfortable standard sizes. There is a small minus - these backs slightly increase the weight of the backpack, although not much.

Adjustable stabilizing shoulder straps

Above the straps, there are adjusting additional belts sewn to the top of the back of the backpack. With their help, you need to form an angle of 45˚ between the backrest and the bend of the strap. This will not allow the backpack to "fall through" back, transferring the load to your lower back. At the same time he is in your position, your center of gravity is in place. If you are forced to keep the angle of more than 60 and less than 30 degrees during the adjustment process, this means that you need to try a different size backpack.

Thoracic contraction

Incredibly useful strap. He keeps the backpack straps in place. They sit from this where you need, and do not slip. In addition, their adequate position does not allow the center of gravity of the backpack to shift from awkward movements, which is important, since this can lead to comical consequences, and sometimes even to injuries.

Stabilizing adjustable belts on the belt

On the unloading belt, this is an additional sling, which keeps the backpack from hanging in addition. They need to be held tight, and do not overdo it.

The most "convenient" part for moving loads is a donkey, walking near the hip area. There the most stable large group of bones, and the load is directed to the strongest muscle groups in the human body. Properly selected backpack transfers the main weight of the cargo to this place, the upper shoulder belt without loading. This is done with a special frame. Now consider their most common types.

Frame

Basically it is an light alloy tube that runs along the perimeter of the back of the backpack. It is sewn in such a way as to concentrate the maximum weight on the unloading belt. A huge number of popular brands use this design. Properly made frame hike with a heavy backpack turns into an easy walk, even if you are carrying an elephant behind your shoulders. At the present moment it is quite difficult to meet a tourist normal backpack without such a skeleton: even those available for money and simple models are equipped with the similarity of such a frame.

Crossed strips

Made of aluminum two strips of 2-3 cm in width are sewn into the structure or stand X-shaped. In addition to excellent weight transfer, they provide mobility and good flexibility.

Stripes

It should be noted that the design is sewed 2 aluminum strips 2-3 cm wide, which are V-shaped and on the belt converge. The most common form of the frame, which is also one of the simplest, while helping to significantly facilitate the transfer of a huge backpack.

Different parts of the backrest design can sometimes be created from polyethylene or high-strength plastic, foamed rubber or EVA foam, polyamide compounds, and other modern materials. Their task is often to form additional ribs, and they do not allow the load to rest against the person's back. Pillows that are on the back, like a stretched mesh, are necessary for ventilation. Your back will sweat anyway, while the backrest depends on how much she will do it.

№ 4: properly pack a backpack

It is necessary not only to pack the backpack, but also to think about how you will pull something out of it. So where do we carry what load, and also how do we get it from there?

Main Branch

Here everything is simple. This is a large main compartment of the backpack, in which you will have a mess constantly, and besides this, the necessary things will be stored throughout the trip.

Branch for a sleeping bag

It is also called a rat hole. This is the lowest compartment of the backpack, from the main part enclosed by a partition. It is worth noting that in the backpacks in this place there is a sleeping bag, while in urban and sports models, there are mainly riding shoes, wet clothes, a sport uniform, and also something similar. Some of it is also used for equipment - in general, it does not matter what exactly you will have there, since the main function of this department is quick access to the inside.

Pockets

It will be an excellent idea to put all suitable and necessary items (for example, water bottles, first-aid kit, change shoes, snacks etc.) in your pockets. Some of them are specially made for carrying shovels, helmets or other kinds of equipment.

Fastening points

Some things, including trekkingovye sticks and ice axes, it is desirable to wear outside. This is why backpacks have special eyelets. Such slings can often be seen on assault models, in which you can hang braces, friends, carbines and other equipment for mountaineering.

Upper valve

We must immediately say that this is the main access point in the backpack itself. Basically there is also a pocket where it is very convenient to carry all sorts of necessary trifles, such as cameras, sun cream, repellents or cards. In some models, this valve is removable, then from it you can organize yourself a daytime comfortable backpack, which is suitable for a short walk from the camp or radialka.

Rain-Cover

Most of the modern backpacks have a special rain cover, capable of protecting your equipment from getting wet. In addition to external protection, it is possible to use sealed inner liners, for example, sheaths.

In addition to the valve providing access to things from above, many volume backpacks also provide front access, which is carried out through a special panel or zipper. This is very convenient in the event that you need to get something from the bottom of the office, while you do not want to break the entire backpack.

The backpack before packing should also be packed correctly. Keep the heaviest things below and to the back closer, in a special compartment - a sleeping bag, and light things are well placed in the valves and pockets. A backpack, even loaded with your traveling belongings, should sit comfortably on you, you're not going to suffer, but to rest.

Conclusion

It is worth remembering that the brightness of impressions and the quality of your rest depend directly on quality equipment directly. It will be a shame if, instead of enjoying adventure moments and views, you will start to engage in nonsense, having entered into an unequal struggle with your own equipment. There is a large number of world brands that produce quality equipment. Which product to choose? You decide, because there are many successful designs. Equip wisely and provide yourself a pleasant and interesting hike of any duration!