Backpacks are the ideal luggage for travelers on the move. They offer maximum mobility and a high degree of versatility.
Long popular with adventure tourists and budget travellers, backpacks seem to be finding greater acceptance among mainstream travelers.
Not every traveler has the strength and stamina to carry an 80 liter pack stuffed with two weeks of holiday necessities. Others don't have the motivation. But a well designed backpack of modest size should really be considered as part of your baggage wardrobe.
So what does a prospective buyer look for in a quality travel backpack?
Backpack Security
Modern backpacks designers have solved solve many security problems. Ballistic nylon is the material of choice for quality backpacks. A thief cannot easily slice his way into your bag. Anti-slash straps and security tethers make snatch-and-grab theft much more difficult.Look for quality zippers that keep your possessions where they belongs-in the bag. Tamper resistant zippers have become standard on quality backpacks. Locking devices prevent all but the most determined thieves from pilfering your pack.
Check the backpack for extra ties and waist straps. Extra pockets and compartments carry water bottles and separate specialized items from the main storage area.
