When people go out for activities like mountain climbing etc, it is very difficult for them to carry all the necessities in handbags. This is because hands do not have that much stamina to carry heavy loads. So as an alternative to handbags backpacks were introduced. Backpacks are also known as knapsacks or packsack. As the name suggests backpacks are bags which are carried on the back and have two straps which go over the shoulders to keep them secured.
It is easier to carry weight on the back as it is divided between the back, shoulder and hips. They are made of either cloth or leather. They are also available in different sizes and support weights accordingly. There are light weight backpacks which carry a light load while large backpacks can support heavier loads.
Backpacks are also made to suit the genders. This means that a lot of backpacks are gender specific. There are designs and colors which make backpacks gender specific. For example there are girls backpack which are mostly in colors like pink etc. These colors are more suited to girls. Similarly the designs of the backpack may also indicate whether they are girl backpacks or boy backpacks. Boys prefer branded backpacks so brands like Nike and Adidas have launched both boys backpacks and backpacks for girls too.
Backpacks are used for a variety of purposes. Children use them as school bags and picnics. Adults mostly use these backpacks for outdoor activities like wild life photography, rock climbing and hiking. They are also used when people go for camping. There are also backpacks which are known as bodypacks. These backpacks have pockets both on the front side and the back. This means equal amount of weight is carried by the front and the back of the body. They are a great help to people as they aid them when they have to carry a large amount of weight.