Do you need a backpack for college?

It has to protect your delicate laptop on the way to class, house gym clothes, and even double as a carry-on for trips back home during school breaks. So it's essential to find a backpack for school that can help you do the heavy lifting comfortably and stylishly (of course!).



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If you're planning to carry a heavier load to class or the library, then a backpack is a solid choice. Using the two straps to evenly distribute the bag's weight across both shoulders will help you avoid back and shoulder soreness -- especially if you've got a long walk.

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It's your decision. But, keep in mind, that unlike in high school, you do not have a locker you can visit between classes and your car, if you have one, is parked blocks away. So, you will need a bag large enough to carry what you will need for the entire day.

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Safety. The best bag for keeping your possessions in gives them the most security, and that bag is a backpack. It also makes it more difficult for burglars to steal your items because your possessions are kept nearer to your body.

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By putting a heavy weight on your shoulders in the wrong way, the weight's force can pull you backward. So people who carry heavy backpacks sometimes lean forward. Because of the heavy weight and this unnatural position, they can develop shoulder, neck, and back pain.

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If you are a rookie backpacker looking to test the waters, aim for $100 or less for your first hiking backpack. At this price point, you can find a pack that offers enough to gage your interest. And if you are an experienced backpacker, plan to spend north of $200 for a pack that suits your needs.

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