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I. Why to choose a backpack?
A backpack can free your hands and make you travel light by removing the load onto your shoulder and back, which is an effective way to keep your body comfortable under burden.
II. How to purchase an ideal backpack
When choosing a backpack, pay enough attention to factors like material, size, loading type and major features.
1. Choose the right material
Some durable and waterproof materials such as cordura, ripstop nylon or nylon are the common ones to make good backpacks. When picking up a backpack, you have to check those easy-to-wear-out areas to see if measures of adding durability have taken to ensure a long-term use. The material of the hip belts indicates whether it is a good backpack. Thus, make sure the hip belts are properly-manufactured with comfortable material without compromising usability.
2. Choose the right size
The bigger your backpack is, the more it can hold. It seems as if the biggest ones are always the best. But the truth is that, the larger your pack is, the more troublesome it may be as you may take more unnecessary items in it and more efforts are needed to carry it around. Therefore, a large size retards your movements.
A smaller backpack is easier to carry around, from the bus or train station to your hotel. If you need to put your backpack away, it will be easy to find a safe place, like the locker, under your seat, or in the overhead compartment. The experienced travelers suggest a 40-45 liter backpack, which is large enough to hold the essentials. In addition, the size of your backpack depends on when and where you are traveling and what you are going to take. If you are going for your summer vocation, you can take less clothing. If you are planning on camping, then you need to fix in your sleeping bag and other camping gear.
3. Choose the right loading typeLoading Type
| Loading Type | Unique Feature | Pluses | Minuses |
| Top Loading | large opening or openings at the top | more water-resistant, easy-to-use | difficult for organization |
| Panel Loading | U-shaped zippered opening | easier for organization | hold fewer items, less water-resistant, troublesome zippers |
| Hybrid Model | the perfect combination of the above two designs | water-resistant, easier for organization, easy-to-use | none |
4. Choose the right features
