BACKPACKS FOR ARCHITECTS 

Investing in a good backpack can go a long way in making your day much more pleasant. When you are planning to carry your laptop and its accessories then traditional backpacks might not be an ideal option. Traditional bags lack that extra layer of protection needed to safely transport your laptop. A laptop backpack is a special type of bag that is designed to ensure the safety of your laptop, and are designed to protect your laptop from falls, bumps that may occur.

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Here are some simple tips can help you pick out a great bag for architects and avoid pain or injuries

 

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Make sure you have all the room that you need

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Another key feature to look forward when picking up the best laptop backpack is the carrying capacity. Different laptop backpacks have different carrying capacities. While some backpacks comes with just enough space to carry your laptop and some come with lots of storage space. You will need room for more than one notebook and some pens, make sure you get a bag that has space for multiple books, plus the everyday essentials, like your wallet, cell pone, lunchbox, etc.

 

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The pockets

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You want to keep it organized and easy to find, so different compartments are a huge help. You can have smaller pockets for things like house keys and a cell phone, and keep the heavy books elsewhere. Most laptop backpacks have all types of pockets and compartments, with a dedicated compartment for your laptop, making it quick and easy to remove and store again, and when your backpack is empty your laptop is still strapped down. This compartment includes a high level of padding from top, bottom, sides and a strap to ensure that your laptop is well placed and safe. So if you drop your backpack accidently or put it like a traditional backpack, you don’t need to worry because that extra layer will protect it from any physical damages.

 

 

Double zippers

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Backpacks with double zippers for opening in two directions make it easier to get into your bag. When you have double zippers on your backpack  the distance the zips go is only half. So you should be able to use the zips for double as long. Your bag will also be more secure because if one zipper breaks, you have a back-up still working.

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As lightweight as possible

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With your laptop, notebooks, cellphone and more, your backpack will be heavy enough. You don’t want the bag itself adding to all that weight. Go as light as possible, while still making sure the bag is sturdy enough, which usually means synthetic fabrics.

 

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Padded straps

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No matter how light your bag is, there will be days when you find yourself shuffling home from work carrying what feels like 200 pounds of rocks on your back. For those days, padded straps can help ease the pain. The padding keeps the straps from digging into your shoulders and helps you avoid discomfort, which is essential. Some backpacks even offer back padding.

This isn't all about the stuff you're carrying. There are real health problems you can develop by lugging around a loaded-down bag. Carrying too much in the wrong way puts strain on your back, shoulders, and neck. And most high-quality laptop backpack can distribute weight across the back and come with contoured ergonomically designed padded shoulder straps and air mesh covered breathable backside so that when you carry it on your back, your skins can breathe and make you relaxed and comfortable. After all, the whole point of a good backpack is to make life more comfortable, right?

 

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Durability

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You want a backpack sturdy enough to use for at least the next 2 to 5 years almost every day. Look for good stitching, with handles and straps that are well-anchored to the main bag. Heavier cloth or even rubber on the bottom of the bag can help it stand up to being dropped or scraped over the ground when you set it down. And even if you don't plan on being out in the rain, water-resistant materials with a flap of fabric over the zippers will help keep your laptop and stuff safe and dry in any conditions.

 

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Material

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The common types of materials used to make laptop backpacks are leather,       nylon and polyester. For synthetic materials, nylon is the most common. It's lightweight and typically treated to be water resistant. Polyester is the budget option for synthetic fabrics; it's cheaper than nylon, but it's also less durable.

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Thanks for reading!