How to choose the perfect rucksack
How to choose the perfect rucksack
It may seem superficial, considering all of the magic that travel entails; however, selecting the right bag (or in this case, rucksack), can make or break a getaway. It’s one of the first things you do, and one of the most important – a travel bag can either perfectly complement your trip or seriously hinder you from enjoying it.
Whether you’re planning a gap-year in Southeast Asia or planning a long, vigorous hike through a renowned forest trail, let’s go over what you need to consider when choosing the right rucksack.
Five steps to the perfect rucksack:
1. Comfort comes first
As it would be with shoes, the fit has to be right. The best way to test this, of course, is to either purchase it in-store or online at a reputable retailer with a forgiving return policy. Either way, before pulling the trigger, you have to make sure the bag feels and fits appropriately because it could make the difference between exploring a place happily… or miserably.
2. Size does matter
Take it from people who have lugged around huge backpacks for months and months at a time. If your backpack or rucksack is larger than it needs to be, it may lead to you overpacking – something your back is not going to be too happy about. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind.
At one extreme, there are 70-liter rucksacks: this is the largest size that only people in extreme use cases should purchase.
The ideal size rucksack for the vast majority of people is 60 liters. Young ladies can go with 50- or 55-liter rucksacks, while men can somewhat comfortably size up to 60 or 65 liters if necessary.
3. Convenient straps
Generally speaking, a good rucksack will incorporate adequately-designed weight-bearing straps to help transform your overwhelming bag into a genuinely accommodating rucksack.
The whole goal of the rucksack is to take the load off of your shoulders and place more of it onto your hips: equal distribution of weight is fundamentally better for you, as it will allow you to hike, climb, and move around much more easily. These days, many of the larger rucksacks also incorporate hip belts as a standard.
All in all, sturdy shoulder straps are vital and ought to be comfortable (i.e., have plenty of padding).
4. Pockets, pockets, and more pockets
One of the best reasons for picking a rucksack as a travel bag is the insanely useful amount of pockets they typically have. There’s nothing worse than having to open your entire bag every single time you want to access something.
That’s not a problem you’ll likely have to worry about with rucksacks.
Rucksacks and their generous pockets allow you to allocate certain sections throughout the day much more efficiently (e.g., when you need to access toiletries, cash, garments, passport/documentation, etc.). The best rucksack pocket design is a U-Shaped opening pocket, as it’ll allow you easy access.
5. Rucksacks for the fast-paced
Certain rucksacks are designed to be as small, light, and as form-fitting possible. Their small size and capacity only permit you to store a few essentials: phone, food, water, etc. – but they are much better suited to individuals who value mobility and comfort above all else.
5b. If you can, go for additional features!
So you’ve determined all of the rucksack characteristics that sound perfect for you and your journey. If you can swing it, don’t skimp on the features! They may keep your bag from falling apart or getting soaked mid-trip, as is the case with specific materials, or help you to store things more c
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