5 Pros and Cons of Backpack
An introduction of the 5 Pros and Cons of Backpack that we all should be aware of before buying. Too many of us have not put a second thought when purchasing a backpack when most of us should. By looking into the thought process of any products we buy. We save the time and headache of the mishappening that might happen if such a product like a bag breaks loose.
Pro's
Free Hands
One of the biggest benefits of having a backpack is using both of your hands while carrying your necessities. Using your phone or eating anywhere brings about something convenient for any wearer of these dandy backpacks.
Think about the differences when comparing to having a suitcase instead. A briefcase would require you to put it down on the floor before doing any activities required of both your hands.
Also, something to take note of, it probably makes you look more fashionable and more appealing to the eye. Nothing makes someone more attractive than having someone who enjoys the fervour of adventure.
Durability
Backpacks are meant to last. They have withstood the test of times and have been thrush into harsh weathers from the sahara desert to Greenland’s almost absolute zero temperature.
The point is that having a backpack can reliably last you for more than a decade and when push comes to shove. That’s what something you need beside you.
Take me as an example. The backpack that I have with me has lasted through my college years and is still going strong, granted it had lost some of its comfortability.
Healthier To Carry
When comparing to a suitcase, a backpack is indefinitely much better and healthier to carry. When carrying on your back, a bag has distributed all of its weight to both sides of your back. It enables spinal support for both side when comparing to a suitcase.
For a suitcase, it distributes your weight to one hand and doesn’t appropriately distribute it on another. It could cause back and hip issues that might be disastrous in the long run if it is not fixed.
Either you are getting a backpack, knapsack or rucksack. Be sure to get something that can distribute enough weight for your body. It would indefinitely prove to affect your future in the long term. Best case scenario, no backpains or a strain back!
Versatility
Many of our first backpacks are used for schools. But, given our wild imagination. Some of our backpacks have been used for backpacking, camping and even used for gym bags.
The versatilities are endless cause the moment you go on a trip or any adventurous endeavour you’re searching for. There will always be a backpack by your side.
When compared to a piece of luggage or briefcase. There is a disadvantage when carrying these bags to uneven terrains because of the friction it has to survive for each bump.
Light
At the start of the 20th century, bags and any available materials have gotten higher in quality. Many of these pristine quality bags have gained much attention to the public eyes and has brought more eyes to this creation. Light, accessible and easy to use.
Con's
Packing and Unpacking
Backpacks are somewhat uncommon when it comes to usage. There are mainly two reasons I can think about.
Firstly, packing and depending on the backpack’s size, there is an undoubtedly chance that many of your belongings might not fit into your bag. A backpack might fit your water bottle, clothing, gadgets but would not necessarily fit your portable tv or any larger products you have. Even with a decent size backpack, packing your clothes would still be a drag if you’re packing for a week of vacation.
The second reason to think of is unpacking your belongings. The thing about the backpack is that there is one way in and not another way out. There’s always a 1 point exit, whichever it goes. Imagine that you just went for a very exhausting hike, and you’re probably thirsty beyond belief. You are opening your backpack and knowing that to get to the bottle, you’ll need to unpack every of your stuff to get to that bottle is just another exhausting session you have to go through.
Injury
We did state that having a backpack is healthier to carry and the belief is true. Not to take back our word but this reason is mainly based on the wearer. We can put on all the good but if the wearer is overpacking his belongings. It would majorly be an understatement that he’ll get injured.
A tip for those who overpacks. A cautionary precaution is to not pack more than 20% of your body weight. Say your 70kg, its probably best that you wear a bag that doesn’t weights approximately more than 14kg.
If not followed, chances are that you might injured not just your spine but other parts of your body as well since every part of your body is carrying that bag’s weight.
Outsider
Depending on which setting you’re at, having a formal dinner party while carrying your trusty backpack would probably have you stand out like a sore thumb.
The only place where you look like you belong would probably be a place outdoors or somewhere where carrying a backpack is normal.
Depending if you care about getting caught by the fashion police. It’s probably better that you carry something else if looks is something you essentially care about.
Wrinkle
Backpacks have an abnormal interior shape to them. Not every clothing your bringing along could be packed inside. It’s always above some threshold before you have to get creative and think of unconventional ways to pack your clothes.
Creativity speaking, probably rolling your clothes would be the best choice for packing all your clothes in for your journey.
But the aftermath, your clothes would probably be wrinkled. That’s something you should think about before packing your clothes and fitting in that pack space.
Cost
Generally, getting a school backpack might not cost you more than RM60+. But, if you’re ever serious about backpacking to a foreign country.
You’ll probably need something that cost more than RM200+ which can comfortably put every essentials you need. A school backpack has 1 or 2 compartments for you to put your belongings into.
For a hiking backpack would probably put you to more than 6 compartments which is extremely efficient for the wearer who goes backpacking anywhere. It even proves convenient to work or anywhere you go but alas the price is what every wearer should worry about.
