The function of a hiking backpack is to accommodate all the equipment that you have taken with you, while being as comfortable as possible, “sitting” well, otherwise the trip threatens you with back pain, fatigue and negative memories.
Now in sporting goods stores you can see a large selection of backpacks from famous brands and brands. They differ in color, shape, volume and style. It's the same with prices - here you decide how much you are willing to spend on it.
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Backpacks are different. The choice depends on where you are going - for mountaineering classes, on a hiking trip, or just for a day in the woods for a picnic. The volume of a backpack is usually measured in liters. The male version is always more than the female one. This is no wonder - women are physically weaker than men. Don't buy a backpack that is too big. If there are not enough things for this volume, it will dangle, which can create not only inconvenience, but also a dangerous situation. A backpack with side ties can help out a lot in this matter. This will help shrink and shrink it. A backpack that is too small may simply not hold all the necessary things.
Be sure to pay attention to the fabric - it must be impregnated with a water-repellent compound. This will help prevent things from getting wet, even with heavy precipitation. Carefully examine the entire interior of the backpack: it should have pockets and compartments inside, so it will be easier to see what is and where it is, and it will be much more convenient to get things out. The backpack should be comfortable for the back, do not constrain movements, do not press or rub.
Ergonomics
The straps are desirable wide so that the load is evenly distributed. In the back of the backpack, an air ventilation system should be made along the entire back. The belts in the lumbar region and hips should be comfortable and durable. All this can be learned only by fitting. Some people like the extra straps across the chest.
The fittings must be durable, sturdy and comfortable. All locks should be in order, easy to unfasten. Plastic buckles in the form of a trident are very convenient. Such mounts are capable of withstanding loads of up to 100 kilograms.
Types of backpacks
Backpacks are soft, easel (on a frame) and frame. Easel backpacks have nothing to do with the rest. They are made of an aluminum or plastic frame to which the load is attached, designed to carry very heavy loads.
Soft backpacks-trunks are made without a frame, but under the condition of tightly folded things, it takes shape. These are best taken where few things are needed. Now anatomical backpacks have won great success. They have a special insert made of aluminum alloy or strong plastic in the back area. These inserts are comfortable because they support your back.
