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1. From the history of travel backpacks.
Humanity from its birth has always carried something: booty, firewood, building materials and all sorts of necessary things.
Backpack (from the German word rucksack) - a shoulder bag, was born precisely due to the natural need to take the right things with you.
In addition to the main purpose (to facilitate the transfer of things), the backpack allows the porter to have free hands, which is especially important when moving in the mountains and climbing rocks.
Structurally, a backpack is the same bag, but having at least two straps (belts) to hold it and distribute the weight load on the shoulders and, if possible, on the back.
The simplest backpack in everyday life used to be called a "kolobok".
Inveterate tourists even dubbed it "the death of a tourist."
It is uncomfortable to wear, as the center of gravity is located far from the back, which increases the weight load on the shoulders.
But the price is appropriate - usually a "kolobok" is an order of magnitude cheaper than its "advanced" relatives.
In addition, such bags with straps are easy to wash, dry and do not require much space in the closet in anticipation of the next hike.
2. Construction of travel backpacks.
More complex modern "fancy" designs make it possible to distribute the weight load not only on the back and shoulders, but also on other parts of the body, for example, on the hips.
This is achieved thanks to a special wide soft belt at the bottom.
The same belt helps to keep the load behind the shoulders in an upright position.
3. Classification of backpacks.
Tourists and sellers of backpacks usually classify according to the following criteria:
- capacity (volume in liters);
- construction (soft, rigid, semi-rigid );
- purpose (urban, tourist, military , bicycle and motorcycle, luggage, climbing, freerider, etc.).
Rigid (so-called. easel) tourist backpacks contain a frame made of aluminum or titanium (backpack "Ermak").
Modern semi-rigid structures are also called anatomical.
The anatomical elastic tourist backpack as much as possible (as far as possible) follows the shape of the back, adhering to it.
The shape of semi-rigid structures is ensured by sewing plastic or light-alloy materials (plates) into the body.
These inserts support the shape and at the same time allow the structure to flex slightly, taking the shape of the back.
Easel designs obviously have both advantages and serious disadvantages.
The advantages include the fact that between the back of the porter and the tourist backpack there is an air gap that provides ventilation (the back does not sweat).
The main disadvantage of easel structures is the heavy weight and the inconvenience of climbing to a height (on a rope).
Another problem is the likelihood of injury when falling with an easel backpack .
The semi-rigid design provides serious back protection in the event of bumps and drops.
HERMOBAGS
A dry bag is by far the best way to isolate your hiking gear from getting wet. This is especially good for tourists who travel in the off-season or like to raft down the rivers.
There are, of course, backpacks with a moisture-proof coating, but if the downpour is of sufficient strength, then it cannot be saved from getting water inside. For these situations, manufacturers have provided special cases, but buying a hermetic bag will still come out cheaper than spending money on both a backpack and a case . This is if you don't have a backpack yet.
A good dry bag , like any other quality thing, does not have the lowest price. But it will pay off with the saved things in the first campaign.
How to choose a dry pack? The shape should be cylindrical so that over time the liquid does not begin to appear through the frayed corners. Pay attention to high-quality fittings, because. airtight bags are often used for sitting, fastexes should not unfasten themselves without permission. Choose a material that is dense, but it is directly proportional to the weight. When it comes to walking, decide what will be your priority. It may be easier to equip with waterproof liners for valuables .
A dense waterproof bag can serve as additional material for emergency repair of a water craft. But too heavy fabrics do not always tolerate low temperatures well, which can affect the tightness.
Based on your tasks, also determine whether you need complete insulation or splash and moisture protection will be enough, whether it will float or can just get caught in the rain. This is one of the key factors in determining the price of hermetic bags . Our advice: do not be stingy and choose products from new materials, rather than homemade, artisanal or ancient models. Thus, having spent once, you will forget about the additional costs for such equipment for a long time. Otherwise, you will have to change it every month or even threaten to get into trouble if you are a beginner.
Tactical backpacks
Designed for use by the military . They are relatively small in size, made of heavy-duty materials and are used to carry compact but heavy equipment (automatic horns, grenades, etc.). Tactical backpacks are similar in shape to bicycle backpacks, with the exception of the presence of Molly lines in some models, which cyclists do not usually use.
Tactical backpacks can be selected and purchased in the " Tactical backpacks " section.
4. How to choose and buy a travel backpack at an affordable price.
Once you've decided which type of backpack you're interested in, use the sorting options at the top of the page. Set the required volume, you can also set the required color (check the boxes) and the Sheriff online store will give you the opportunity to buy a tourist backpack exactly the one you need. The price will pleasantly surprise you.
After selecting the desired model, place an order or call our managers to clarify the price and availability.
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