Hello peers! Do you have a lot carrying on your shoulders this semester? Not to worry, there are backpacks that are designed to help you carry-on. This article serves to awaken your fashion intelligence on features and benefits the right backpack can bring to your life. Buckle Up!
Backpacks come
in a variety of sizes, materials, colours, and aesthetics.
Ergonomics play a significant role in how much of a fit your backpack is for you and how its design helps to relieve pressure off you shoulders and back. Padded straps give support to shoulders by adding cushion to the straps and acts as a buffer between your body and the weight you shoulder. Chest straps and waist straps help to distribute weight from shoulders to hips and torso which helps to maintain proper posture.
Size and Capacity is about having a bag that fits your daily needs like books, supplies and laptops. Compartments are helpful features that organizing your items in a neat, accessible manner.
Durability
The durability of a backpack is dependent on the material from which it was made.
Nylon is a synthetic fabric that is strong, lightweight and lasting, water resistant and resilient to wear and tear. Polyester is another synthetic fabric that is resistant to fade and holds colour well for a long time. Leather is a natural fiber used often for fashion and business-oriented bags; however, its weight and low water resistance makes it unsuitable for everyday functions.
Style
Curate your backpack from a brand that reflects your style.
Popular brands include The North Face, JanSport, Patagonia Refugio, Dagne Dover Dakota, Sol and Selene, Troubadour Orbis, Herschel Supply Co. Canada and Fjallraven Kanken.
The North Face Jester backpack is an example of functionality, durability and style. It is compartmentalized to keep things organized, includes a 16” sleeve for Tablet or Laptop, a water repellant finish that prevents the fabric from absorbing rainfall etc. The material is a mix of recycled and new materials content, a water bottle pocket to keep Hydration at hand, flexible yoke padded back and straps with lumbar panel for added comfort and support and the innovative feature of light reflective detailing adds safety to its functionality.
Healthy
Backpacking
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin M. Taliaferro of Henty Ford Health System (Detroit, USA) cautioned on Local 4 News morning program ‘Heavy Backpacks and Back Pain’ (August 25, 2025) that backpacks that are too heavy or poorly fitted could cause back pain for children. He advice to avoid this was to ensure that backpacks were proportionate to the size of the wearer, contents should be approximately 15 - 20% of their body weight as larger backpacks contribute to more contents which put more pressure on the spine. Weight distribution is important and was suggested to pack bigger or heavier things towards the back of the backpack and closer to the spine shaping like a slope and not a brick. It was stated that the best way to carry backpacks was to adjust the shoulder straps, so the bag is between shoulder height and the lower spine. These concerns and suggestions are also applicable to college students’ health and comfort.
The Fashionably
Intelligent
Now that you
are informed on features and proper wear of backpacks, go forth into the world
and choose the one that fits your comfort and style.
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