How to Choose a Backpack for School
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Types of Backpacks
Surprisingly, there are more types of backpacks than you may think. When choosing a backpack, it’s important to narrow down which type will work best for you or your child.
- Traditional backpacks are the most common type of backpack featuring two shoulder straps and a haul handle. You’ll find a wide variety of sizes, styles, and colors to match your child’s personality.
- Messenger bags are one-shoulder bags that go across the body and offer a more stylish look.
- Rolling backpacks feature wheels and a handle for easier transport and less strain on their back.
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Now that you know the backpack types, you’ll want to think about the size of your backpack. Having a properly-sized backpack for you or your child is important for good ergonomics when carrying books, laptops, papers, and more. Follow the steps below to measure what size backpack works best:
- Stand up straight with your arms at your sides
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- This measurement will give you an idea of the length of backpack to look for
- Standard Backpack: A standard backpack is the most common size you’ll see. These are typically 19 to 22 inches in length and 13 to 14 inches wide. This size of backpack is ideal for a middle school, high school, or college student.
- Women’s Specific-Backpack: Some brands, like The North Face, offer women’s-specific sizing. These backpacks have the same features as the standard style yet are slightly smaller to accommodate a shorter torso. This ensures the backpack is comfortable to carry throughout the day.
- Elementary Kids’ Backpack: When shopping for a backpack for your kindergartener or elementary student, start with a kids’-specific backpack. Kids’ backpacks are around 16 inches in length so they fit more comfortably and are lightweight.
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Backpack Features to Consider
- Colors & Patterns: Most kids want a cool backpack for school. You’ll find a wide variety of patterns and colors to fit their personality!
- Laptop Pocket: From elementary on up, most kids have a tablet or laptop they need to carry to and from school. For added protection and more convenient carrying, many backpacks feature a padded laptop sleeve.
- Water Bottle Pockets: Staying hydrated is important for learning. Be sure to find a backpack to store their school water bottle.
- Material: Most backpacks are made from polyester or nylon because these are durable materials for long-lasting use.
- Water-Resistant Finish: With the water-resistant finish, the interior of the backpack stays drier for longer—just in case they get caught walking home or to class on a rainy day!
- Reflective Details: If your child will be walking to school before the sun comes up, having a few reflective details will enhance their visibility.
- Padded Shoulder Straps: High school and college students may want to consider extra padding on the shoulder straps for greater comfort when carrying heavier loads over extended periods of time.
- Storage Compartments: Having plenty of storage compartments is important, especially to keep small essentials like pencils, calculators, and more in one place.
- Waist Strap: This feature is great for hauling a load across campus because they evenly distribute weight.
With these tips and suggestions on how to choose a backpack in mind, you or your child will be sure to find the right fit for the upcoming school year! If you have additional questions, stop into your local ERLEBNISWELT-FLIEGENFISCHEN to speak with an Expert.