Backpack sizes

A backpack is an indispensable thing for people of all ages and activities. Special school bags are produced for children, which have characteristics that meet all the requirements of the child’s body and the school curriculum. Stylish urban accessories in various designs are offered for teenagers and adults.

There are also tourist models that differ significantly from their relatives in the main characteristics and important details. With such a wide variety, it is very easy to get confused and choose the wrong model. Therefore, experts give advice on how to choose the right backpack size and anatomically suitable model.

What sizes of backpacks are there?

There is no clear gradation of sizes of different models of shoulder bags. Conventionally, they can be divided into:

• mini (these are miniature models that are in trend today and are used as a stylish accessory in an urban look);
• medium (small pieces that are used by students to go to school or by teenagers and young adults to express their individuality, it helps to emphasize the free and daring urban set);
• large (as a rule, these include professional tourist backpacks, which are designed to carry a large amount of equipment; among them there is a gradation of sizes, depending on the duration of the hiking trip).

Important! The product must be selected strictly in accordance with the buyer's size. It should fit perfectly not only into your wardrobe, but also sit well on your back, the straps should not move, and your back should be well ventilated.

Backpack sizes for children

The spine in children, especially of primary school age, is just beginning to develop. You should not put additional burden on him in the form of an incorrectly selected backpack. Experts advise school students to choose school bags and backpacks with a rigid frame with a reinforced back.. In addition, the size of the product must strictly correspond to the height and size of the baby’s shoulders. The straps play a significant role; they should be chosen wide and stitched with a non-slip insert.

Important! You shouldn’t buy a backpack “for growth”; each age has its own parameters, and the volume of textbooks in elementary grades differs significantly from the volume of notes and books in high school.

The height of the back of the backpack depending on the age of the child

In accordance with this table, you can choose the right back height of the product and choose a high-quality option for your baby. Only a correctly selected model will help to form good posture and will not harm the development of the child’s spine.

For teenagers

Selecting a backpack correctly for a teenager is no longer such a problem, since the spine and musculoskeletal system are already fully formed, like those of an adult. However, experts still advise choosing models with special hard inserts to preserve the child’s posture and lighten the weight of the bag itself when it is completely filled.

For an adult

Many people do not associate an incorrectly selected backpack with constant back pain and problems with movement. A Most often, it is a shoulder bag that is too large that causes impaired motor activity.. The fact is that people try to choose a large accessory, believing that it is more spacious. Most likely, you can put a lot of things into it, but whether the weight of the product will then correspond to a person’s height is a big question.

Professionals carefully studied the relationship between height, weight and hip volume of customers, and came to the conclusion that these parameters must be taken into account when choosing a bag. It is very important to choose a product strictly in accordance with the physical parameters, this is the only way it will look harmonious behind your shoulders.

Travel backpack size

Trekking backpacks have a wide range of sizes, as they are designed for various types of travel. There are models for climbers and those who like to go on expeditions for a long time, and there are models that are designed for hiking. Depending on the type of outdoor activity, the size of the hiking backpack is selected, measured in liters:

• 20–40 liters (a one-day hike or a two-day hike with one overnight stay, contains the necessary things and equipment with a single change of linen and a small supply of food for two days);
• 40–60 liters (weekend hike, involves packing things for a trip with 2–3 overnight stays);
• 60–80 liters (a hiking trip lasting up to 1 week is possible, the backpack contains all the necessary things and equipment);
• 80–140 liters (huge backpacks designed for very long treks).

Important! Our store consultants will help you choose the right size for your backpack. They also need to be properly adjusted.

The backpack must be selected in accordance with the physical parameters of the person. This is important for maintaining back health and comfortable movement.. Stylish urban models are usually produced in small and medium sizes, so problems rarely arise with them. Products for younger schoolchildren and tourists pose a great danger. They need to be selected strictly according to the tables so as not to spoil your own vacation or the health of your baby’s musculoskeletal system.