Schools might already be back in session but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to switch to a comfortable and high-quality backpack. In this day and age, backpack producers have changed from producing the largest bags possible to competing to create the most comfortable bag on the market. This is especially true for women’s bags.

If you’ll be carrying a backpack across a school campus for hours each day, you need to find a bag that fits your body without dumping weight into your shoulders and back. A disproportionately uncomfortable bag can lead to poor posture, shoulder pain, and back pain. Therefore, now is the time to tap into the $20 billion dollar backpack market to find the best bag for your needs.

In this guide, we’ll explain what you should look for in a comfort women backpack, as well as a few of the top backpack manufacturers on the market. We hope this article helps you prepare for school and work as we begin returning to campuses for the next year!

The Size of Your Backpack Matters!

While there’s no argument that women are just as strong as men, you can’t deny that men’s and women’s bodies are built differently. Therefore, you’ll need to find a backpack designed to fit your back if you want to achieve the ultimate comfort.

Shorter women may struggle to comfortably carry unisex bags because the backs are simply too tall. Nowadays, though, many manufacturers have begun developing backpacks with shorter back lengths to fit the average woman’s torso. You can easily find bags with backs between 40 and 50 cm, which should tightly fit against your back.

If you’re unsure how long of a back you should buy, start by measuring your torso.

Measure from the base of your neck to the iliac crest (roughly your hips). This will give you an idea of how long a bag you can comfortably wear. If you are taller, you may be able to wear a unisex bag but, if not, you’ll need a smaller women’s backpack.

Additionally, many backpack manufacturers have started to consider how much weight you can comfortably carry. If you are a more petite woman, avoid packing your bag with too much weight. Anything more than 70 liters would likely be too large or too heavy to comfortably carry throughout the day.

Why You Should Prioritize Your Back

Leading backpack manufacturers know that you could be spending hours each day wearing their products. Therefore, they’ve set their targets on producing the most comfortable bags possible. And you should be on the search for a bag that protects your back.

Although top backpack brands might cost slightly more money, you’ll greatly appreciate the investment in the long run. Improperly fitting backpacks can ruin your back, leading to pain and long-term damage:

• Imbalanced shoulder straps dump weight into your shoulders, pulling you backward and ruining your posture. Over time, you may also find it harder to stay balanced and fall over more easily.
• Overly heavy backpacks can lead to back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain.
• Narrow straps may be too tight and dig into the shoulders, causing a loss of circulation, tingling, and pain.
• Large backpacks take up too much space, which can cause wearers to snag on corners and fall over

By investing in a comfort women backpack, you’ll avoid the pain and hassle of lugging a heavy bag around campus while guaranteeing that your back is safe from harm.

What Adds to Comfort?

A snug fit that matches the size of your back isn’t the only thing that makes a women’s backpack more comfortable. Keep an eye out for bags with padded shoulder straps, hip and waist belts, and adjustable back panels.

The more you can customize the fit of a bag, the more you’ll be able to match it to your body size. Harnesses, straps, belts, and cables may look unsightly, but if you’re planning to carry your bag for several hours at a time, you’ll need these features to guarantee your own comfort.

Are Women’s Backpacks Really Only for Women?

Although women’s backpacks are designed to suit a woman’s body, there’s nothing stopping smaller men from purchasing a women’s bag. The only difference between a man’s backpack, a unisex backpack, and a woman’s backpack is the size and proportion of the back panel and shoulder straps.

Shorter and thinner men may actually find women’s backpacks more comfortable than unisex or men’s bags. Best of all, many women’s backpacks come in unisex colors, so there is no way an onlooker would know that you’re wearing a woman’s backpack.

Who Makes the Most Comfortable Women’s Backpacks?

As bag manufacturers have realized that women require body-specific designs, more and more manufacturers have begun producing their own lines of women’s backpacks. Today, you can find incredibly comfortable bags from:

• Lowe Alpine
• Vango
• Deuter

You’ll know you’re looking at a Lowe Alpine women’s bag when you see the ‘ND’ initials, which stand for the Hindi translation of “Blessed Goddess”. As for Vango and Deuter, they use an S to indicate a “Smaller” size back.

Conclusion

Before you head back to school, consider investing in a new backpack. Women’s backpacks are specifically designed to match the smaller size of a woman’s back and create a more comfortable design. Don’t let an uncomfortable bag ruin your back when you could switch to something that fits your body!

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