Features Cool Backpacks Must Have
Features
The features of backpacks vary a lot from pack to pack so in order to find the best pack for you, you need to have a clear idea of what you need the backpack for before you go shopping. If you are looking for a backpack to carry your laptop and books between classes then a padded laptop pocket and extra organisation feature would be very useful but a water bladder pouch and attachment hooks would be a waste of your money. However it's the exact opposite if you are looking to take your backpack on a hiking trip!
Size
Backpacks come in many different sizes. Here is a quick guide on choosing what size of back pack you need for your purpose:
€
Size Use
Under 40lt - 2,440 cu in. Day Trips
45lt to 55lt - 2,750 cu in to 3,360 cu in. Overnight Trips
55lt to 65lt - 3,360 cu in to 3,970 cu in. 2 - 3 days
65lt to 80lt - 3,660 cu in to 4,880 cu in. 4 - 7 days
80lt to 95lt - 4,880 cu in to 5,800 cu in 7 days or more
Frames
Some backpacks especially back that are mad for hiking and long trip in rough terrain are made with an internal frame to support the structure of the backpack and the weight of its contents. Have a solid internal frame is an essential feature for a cool hiking pack
Pockets/compartments/organiser
Most backpacks will come with two compartments within the main compartment. They also come with few pockets for specific items. How many pockets and compartments you need will depend on what items you need to have with you in your pack. If you're looking for a backpack for general everyday use then a cellphone and/or a sunglasses pocket would be very useful. If you taking your pack on a camping trip then a pouch for your sleeping bag and a pocket specifically for a water bladder and drinking tube will be an essential factor in choosing a backpack. Some backpacks will organiser section to keep pens, calculators and other stationary. This would be very useful for a student backpack.
Laptop
If you're looking for a backpack to tote your laptop around in look for a backpack specifically design for this purpose. These specially designed back will be the correct size (just make sure the backpack you by is the correct size for your specific laptop, this is not a one fits all situation) and it will have a well padded section specifically design to protect your laptop form scratches and drops.
The features of backpacks vary a lot from pack to pack so in order to find the best pack for you, you need to have a clear idea of what you need the backpack for before you go shopping. If you are looking for a backpack to carry your laptop and books between classes then a padded laptop pocket and extra organisation feature would be very useful but a water bladder pouch and attachment hooks would be a waste of your money. However it's the exact opposite if you are looking to take your backpack on a hiking trip!
Size
Backpacks come in many different sizes. Here is a quick guide on choosing what size of back pack you need for your purpose:
€
Size Use
Under 40lt - 2,440 cu in. Day Trips
45lt to 55lt - 2,750 cu in to 3,360 cu in. Overnight Trips
55lt to 65lt - 3,360 cu in to 3,970 cu in. 2 - 3 days
65lt to 80lt - 3,660 cu in to 4,880 cu in. 4 - 7 days
80lt to 95lt - 4,880 cu in to 5,800 cu in 7 days or more
Frames
Some backpacks especially back that are mad for hiking and long trip in rough terrain are made with an internal frame to support the structure of the backpack and the weight of its contents. Have a solid internal frame is an essential feature for a cool hiking pack
Pockets/compartments/organiser
Most backpacks will come with two compartments within the main compartment. They also come with few pockets for specific items. How many pockets and compartments you need will depend on what items you need to have with you in your pack. If you're looking for a backpack for general everyday use then a cellphone and/or a sunglasses pocket would be very useful. If you taking your pack on a camping trip then a pouch for your sleeping bag and a pocket specifically for a water bladder and drinking tube will be an essential factor in choosing a backpack. Some backpacks will organiser section to keep pens, calculators and other stationary. This would be very useful for a student backpack.
Laptop
If you're looking for a backpack to tote your laptop around in look for a backpack specifically design for this purpose. These specially designed back will be the correct size (just make sure the backpack you by is the correct size for your specific laptop, this is not a one fits all situation) and it will have a well padded section specifically design to protect your laptop form scratches and drops.
