After deciding what to pack on your next trip, or what books to take to school, the next most important thing is how to transport your luggage to your destination; whether school, or another country.

Whether it’s laptops and notebooks or hunting gear and business clothes and shoes, your luggage can be pretty heavy. So, what you transport it with should be handy and convenient.

Backpacks are lightweight, practical, handy bags that are great for daily use, whether it’s carrying books or clothes or electronic devices.

There are many types of backpacks, for different uses and specific features that make them suit that use.

Laptop backpacks, for example, have specific features that make them protect your laptop against damage, such as padded compartments.

This article highlights some benefits of using a backpack.

Benefits of Using a Backpack

1. Well-Organised

Whether you are looking for a travel backpack or a school bag, this is a common component of backpacks. The manufacturers very thoughtfully put in a place for everything. From your laptop to your passport, even pens and keys, there is a designated compartment. This makes sure that you can find anything you want without searching for it.

​2. Comfortable and Light

Backpacks make carrying your things around a lot easier because they are so light. Apart from special technology which some backpack companies use to help heavy loads feel much lighter, backpacks are always more comfortable to carry than other bags. Unlike with totes and briefcases, your hands can move freely, which allows you move faster and pay for things on-the-go.

Also, travel backpacks are so much more convenient than suitcases. They can usually fit neatly underneath the seat in front of you, and their weight will not be a problem. If you will be taking different forms of transport in a short period, you will definitely find a backpack more convenient.  

3. Carry Your Belongings Safely

The padding added to backpacks makes them perfect for securing your belongings. Electronics and easily breakable things can be safely transported in a backpack as opposed to traditional bags like totes or suitcases, which don’t contain this padding.

Some travel backpacks are also waterproof, meaning that you can carry important papers or electronic devices and even clothes without the fear of them getting damaged by water.

4. Prevent Back Strain

​Most adults already have posture problems and back pain from commuting, sitting at their desks for long hours, etc. A backpack can help with that. When you wear it, you can stand up straight and look straight ahead. This gives you better posture, and reduces neck pain. It also helps you carry the weight evenly over both of your shoulders, back and hips, so that you don’t have to tilt to one side as you walk. This reduces the strain on your low back. On the other hand, shoulder bags will put you off balance, and suitcases with handles will make you stoop.

5. Save Money

Backpacks are really affordable. You can get a good quality one for about $30, which is about the price of the cheapest tote bag. Not bad for a multi functional bag, right?