| Backpacks are carrying bags whose design is | | | | There are different types of backpacks. These include: |
| intended for carrying items on the back. They generally | | | | |
| have straps that are meant to hold the bag squarely | | | | 1. School backpacks. These are used by school and |
| and comfortably at the back. These straps go over | | | | college-going students. They are designed for carrying |
| the shoulders and are fastened at the front. | | | | books and other school items. They normally have |
| There are several makes and sizes of backpacks | | | | two straps. |
| with different designs. Small ones are mostly made of | | | | 2. Purpose-built. These are designed to carry specific |
| light material and have only one strap that goes over | | | | items. They are mostly used by professionals such as |
| one shoulder. These are meant for carrying very light | | | | engineers and architects. |
| items and are popular with sportsmen and women. | | | | 3. Training backpacks. These are heavy and made |
| The large ones have two straps used to hold the bag | | | | from heavy material. They are mostly used by certain |
| at the back. These are made of very hard material | | | | professionals whose training requires them to go to the |
| and are meant for carrying heavy items. They are | | | | field, such as army personnel. |
| suitable for use on tours and camping safaris. | | | | 4. Safari backpacks. These are used for travelling and |
| While small backpacks may not have many storage | | | | are designed in such a manner that they can be |
| compartments, large ones have several storage | | | | wheeled on flat surfaces with a pulling handle. |
| compartments. These are mostly on the outside | | | | Backpacks provide an easy way of carrying items, |
| though some compartments can be on the inside. | | | | whether heavy or light. For heavy items, the load is |
| These are meant for storing small items that are | | | | spread across the back, allowing for balance and a |
| regularly used. Storing such in the compartments | | | | feeling of lightness. |
| provides ease of getting them when required. | | | | |