Our tips for choosing a backpack for school
Every year, you set out to find the perfect backpack for school. What should be an easy choice always presents a few tricky challenges. And let’s be honest, 2020 did not make things easy.
Add to this the difficult conditions a school backpack is exposed to every day and the many ways young people use their backpack.
That is why choosing the right school backpack should not be taken lightly.
Here is a short guide to help you find the right backpack for school.
Adjustable shoulder straps
A school backpack must adapt to your child’s body shape, so it is essential that it has adjustable shoulder straps.
Make sure you buy a high-quality backpack with adjustment systems that stay securely in place.
Cheap backpacks often fall short in this area. They slip and change length by themselves as soon as the backpack is loaded.
The straps of a good backpack “remember” the correct length. This means that, over time, the strap will develop a slight curve. This way, you can adjust the length and easily find the one that suits you best.
Choose a practical school backpack
School is no longer limited to books. Many schools have adopted tablets, laptops and other smart devices in the classroom.
Consider what you or your child needs to carry every day and buy accordingly.
It may seem obvious, but if you are buying a backpack for your child, be sure to discuss their needs with them.
In any case, you want a school backpack that keeps your belongings safe and organised. The backpack’s internal organisation will be key.
Price
Price is a determining factor in any purchase. But when choosing a backpack for school, we recommend paying attention to other aspects first.
Your child’s health is at stake, and that is far more valuable than the 30€ you might save.
Follow this rule of thumb to get a general idea of backpack pricing:
- Backpacks costing less than 20 € will not last more than a year.
- Backpacks priced between 20 and 40 € have an average lifespan of 2 to 4 years.
- Backpacks priced between 40 and 50 € can last up to 10 years.
- Backpacks costing more than 100 € are superior in quality and designed to withstand several years of intensive use. However, certain brands such as Eastpak backpacks offer excellent durability for less than 100€.
Durability
A school is a place for study and entertainment. Students have other things on their minds than keeping their backpack clean and tidy.
So, make sure the backpack you choose is made from a durable fabric.
Style and trends
Although we have placed this point fairly low on our list, you or your child may think differently. And that is perfectly normal.
A backpack is an important part of our lives and covers a large part of our body. It is natural to consider its style.
When it comes to this, everything depends on personal taste. Plain or patterned, the choice is extensive.
Choose a backpack with several compartments for high school and higher education
Several compartments bring multiple possibilities. School supplies are not the same in high school or university.
Having a backpack divided into different sections is simply a bonus.
Finally, multiple compartments and internal pockets make it easier to distribute the weight evenly throughout the backpack, and therefore across your shoulders.
