How To Choose a Backpack

• Shoulder straps – as they can strain quite a lot even when cycling, they should be padded and reinforced to prevent abrasions. Shoulder straps prevent the backpack from slipping off the shoulders.
• Back of backpack - should well ventilate. Better air circulation is ensured by moldings and netting.

Before you buy, think about what specific things you will put in your backpack. It should have one main chamber and several separate chambers and pockets. For example, a pocket for keys and coins on the waist belt is practical. For bicycle backpacks, you will also appreciate a buckle for the helmet or reflective elements.

Material

• Waterproof cover – should cover the whole backpack.
• Ventilation – an important feature of cycling backpacks. If you allow air to circulate at your back, you will be less sweaty.
• Water bags – are suitable for cyclists. The tube of them leads directly to your mouth, so you can drink comfortably without having to stop and take a bottle out of your backpack.

Volume

Do not expect backpacks for running to carry a lot. Their size is around 10 litres, which is enough for the basics: fluids and some clothes.

Construction

Running backpacks do not have reinforcements. Their main requirement is to be small and light and they are thus built accordingly. Some backpacks come close to being just bulkier vests.

• Shoulder straps - backpacks with padded straps ensure comfortable wearing while running. Chest straps that connect the two shoulder straps ensure stability without the risk of them slipping off the shoulders.
• Back of the backpack - running backpacks are designed to ventilate well. The air flow is ensured by recesses and netting.

Storage space and pockets

Material

• Waterproof cover – it is important that it covers the entire backpack.
• Ventilation – Most running backpacks have ventilation, ensuring better air circulation and thus minimizing sweating.
• Water bags – water bags are part of some running backpacks, but they can also be purchased separately. The tube leads straight from the bag to your mouth, so you can drink while running without stopping.

• Shoulder straps - the most strained part of the backpack, so their quality is important. They should be adequately padded and reinforced so as not to cause abrasions to the skin. To prevent them from falling off the shoulders, a chest strap is used to connect the two shoulder straps.
• The back of the backpack - especially in summer it is advisable to choose backpacks that are well-ventilated. Better air circulation is ensured by moldings and netting.

Kids don't require much storage space, so it's up to you how many pockets to choose. A lot depends on the use. For backpacks for trips, choose more pockets for snacks and possibly clothes. Fewer pockets are enough for a backpack for holidays with family members or for trips by car.

• Waterproof covers – covers the entire backpack and protects it from the rain.
• Back shaping – ergonomic shaping ensures greater wearing comfort.
• Reflective elements – of course, children will usually not walk unattended, but reflective elements are very practical, especially in winter and in the evening. In addition, they are now mandatory outside the city.

• Shoulder straps

  The width and length of the straps affect how the child will wear the school bag. If the straps in the shoulder area are padded, the min. strap width 3 cm, otherwise it should be min. 4 cm. Sufficiently wide straps prevent unpleasant cutting into the child's shoulders. 

  As for the length of the back straps, it should be min. 70 cm. At the same time, it is important that the length of the straps can be adapted to the child's individual needs, thus ensuring that the bag is properly attached to his or her back.

• Anatomically shaped back of the backpack 

  It is important that the schoolbag or backpack has an anatomical shape and at the same time has a sufficiently padded back. It is also important that the reinforcement of the school bag is light. This is the only way you can be sure that the backpack will fit tightly to the child's back, and thus ensure the correct support of the child's spine.

School bags should be able to hold all textbooks and school supplies. Two or three extra pockets or side pockets for water bottles are ideal.

Bag weight

• Waterproof cover – suitable in any season. In order to perform its function well, it should cover the entire area of the backpack.
• Chest and lumbar straps – chest straps are comfortable only if they are padded. You will find lumbar straps for larger backpacks. They offer greater stability and comfort. Backpacks with fastened straps will not slip off your shoulders.
• Reinforcement and back fit – ergonomic fit and reinforcements will add to wearing comfort.
• Ventilation – a property especially suitable for summer. When carrying a ventilated backpack, the wearer sweats less.
• Reflective elements – schoolchildren often cross roads. A clearly visible backpack with reflective elements is therefore very important in the evening and darker months.

You are likely to want to show off with a city backpack, design plays a big role. Especially in cities. With this type of backpack, you will usually find a modern design that suits even teenagers.

• Shoulder straps - should be semi-padded for added comfort. But this usually comes as standard for the vast majority of city backpacks. The chest straps connect the two shoulder straps so that the backpack will not slip off the shoulders.
• Back of the backpack - recesses and mesh ensure better air circulation, ventilation and less sweating.

A city backpack often has one or two sufficiently spacious pockets. Some also have a padded laptop compartment to prevent damage to the device.

• Waterproof cover – even in the city it sometimes rains and it’s advisable to have a raincoat with you. Preferably one that covers the entire backpack.
• Reinforcement and back fit – ergonomic fit and reinforcement will add comfort.
• Ventilation – even city backpacks should have good air circulation. In that case, you will not sweat as much on hot days and during increased physical exertion.

Volume

When choosing a tennis bag, think about how many people you will carry the equipment for. For more people, a shoulder bag is suitable, which can hold even more rackets. For an individual player or children, a backpack is enough for one racket.

• Tennis bags in size 1 – this includes tennis bags in size 12PK. You can also find 12-Pack, x12, mega bag and more. They have three compartments and can hold 12 tennis rackets and several ball tubes. They are suitable for tennis players who require sufficient space for all equipment. When full they are heavy and difficult to handle.
• Tennis bags in size 2 – this category includes tennis bags in sizes 6PK, 6-Pack, x6, combi bag, etc. They have a more compact shape and the two main sections usually fit 6 rackets. Suitable for hobby players.
• Tennis bags in size 3 – the smallest tennis bags for storing one tennis racket. They are suitable for beginners and they are cheap.

Structure

Tennis backpacks should have a solid structure. Rackets and other tools fit into such a backpack much more easily than a normal bag and most importantly prevent damage to the rackets.

Some tennis bags can hold several rackets and still have room for shoes or clothes. The advantage is the side pockets for tennis balls or personal belongings.

Material

• Shoulder straps - as shoulder straps are a very strained part of the backpack, their quality is important. The padding and reinforcement against abrasions come as standard. Chest straps, which connect the two shoulder straps, provide better stability.
• Lumbar strap - the lumbar belt can carry more than 50% of the weight of the backpack, so it is suitable for backpacks with higher capacity and when carrying heavy loads across greater distances. Again, it should be reinforced and padded.
• Back of backpack - should ventilate well. Better air circulation is ensured by moldings and netting. The back system can be fixed or adjustable. For maximum comfort with a fixed back system, the distance between the shoulder straps and the lumbar belt must match the length of your back.

In the case of a ski backpack, you will appreciate having enough storage space for liquids, or for spare warm clothes. Accessory compartments can also be useful.

Material

• Chest and lumbar straps - you will come across these for larger backpacks, they offer greater stability and comfort when worn. A backpack with the straps fastened will not slip off your shoulders.
• Reinforcement and back shape – ergonomic fit and reinforcement will increase comfort.
• Ventilation – good air circulation, which minimizes sweating, is important for ski backpacks.
• Water bags – can be bought separately. The hose leading directly to your mouth will ensure greater drinking comfort.

Back-support system

Snowboard backpacks should have enough storage space for liquids and possible spare clothes. Various accessories can also be useful. The advantage is the possibility of access through the back.

Material

• Lumbar straps – used in larger backpacks, as they provide greater stability and comfort when worn. Backpacks with the straps fastened will not slip off your shoulders.
• Reinforcement and back shape – ergonomic fit and reinforcement will help with comfort.
• Ventilation – Ventilation is important for snowboard backpacks. You will sweat less.
• Water bags – if you want to drink comfortably without having to take a bottle out of your backpack, choose a water bag. They are part of some backpacks, but can also be purchased separately.