Things to Consider When Buying a Backpack
Purpose
Will you be doing a lot of walking and moving from place to place, or will you remain stabilized for long periods of time?
Are you confident you can carry (on your back) all of your belongings? How much stuff will you need to bring with you? There are specific traveling backpacks available, but often hiking backpacks are used.
Before you decide to buy a backpack it can be helpful to physically go into a store and try some on to see how they fit and feel. Your backpack will be on you quite a bit, so it’s important that it rides well!
Cost
Keep in mind that there can be a direct correlation between price and quality. The last thing you want to happen is have your backpack tear open down the side, and all your stuff spill out while on a bus, or walking down the street.
Some backpacks cost as little as $50, while others can easily cost a few hundred. A mid-range backpack that costs $100 – $200 will suit most travelers’ needs.
Size
When buying a backpack, you’ll want to analyze the physical size of it – when it’s empty, and full. Is it a hard frame, or is it collapsable? When it’s fully expanded will the dimensions fit the size regulations of airlines?
The trick to buying a backpack is making sure it’s big enough to carry your things, but not too big and bulky that it becomes a burden.
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