Keys to plan a trip I: Backpack or suitcase?
When planning a trip, the first thing we consider is: he took backpack o suitcase? According to our experience, the answer it depends on the type of trip you are goingalreadywhat to do and destiny that we choose. Whether we are going to make a Solidarity Trip or another type of trip, these tips can help you.
The backpack is a good option when us let's move from one side to the other and we will change often accommodation. Because? Because with the backpacks it is easier to adjust the size (if we carry more or less load) and because they adapt to any terrain on which we have to move (sand, mountains, muddy areas, wetlands, areas with difficult access, etc.).
if we choose travel with backpackWe have to take several things into account:
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sizeo: Ideally, it should be about 40 to 60 liters. Is important to have at Our constitution counts.
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Monica carries a backpack with a strap and cover Ergonomics: It must be avoided that the entire weight of the backpack falls on our shoulders, for this, must make sure have support on the hips and that hip adjustment belt we are neither small nor big. must have, too, straps at chest height to stabilize better the weight of the backpack. Also, it is important to remember that the models are different for women and for men, therefore, we must ask before choosing.
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Suspenders: they must be wide, padded and can be adjusted to different measurements.
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Departments/pockets: In general, it is useful that the backpack has departments to separate the different types of items that we carry, but, be careful, if we fill the side pockets a lot, we can become destabilized, something very uncomfortable when we have to walk long distances with it.
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Opening: as you know, Backpacks have evolved a lot in recent years. If we get one that has a zipper that allows the entire backpack to be opened (and not just from above) we will find what we are looking for sooner and we will not have to undo it completely.
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Protective case: it is a waterproof lining that prevents the backpack from getting wet and, also, prevents some damage when we take it in means of transport in which they are not very careful when loading the backpack. When buying it, you have to make sure that it has the right size to cover it.
When we go to buy a backpack it is very important that we test it with weight to see if it is comfortable for us.
If we have some type of back problem or we do not plan to move much during the trip, the trolley suitcase is a good choice.
Whether we decide on one or the other option, is very useful to carry, also, a smaller backpack that we can use for excursions or for short trips from a couple of days. one of 17 either 20 liters is enough. They fit a lot of things and are very light. They are also a good option to take as hand luggage on the plane with the most necessary things.
The size of the backpack or suitcase is important, but so is the weight that we are going to carry. The ideal is not to carry more than 11 either 13 kilos on. It does not matter if our trip is 15 days, a month or more. We are going to think that we are going for a week, let's take luggage for that time. In future posts we will give you advice on what to wear 😉
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| Backpack with wheels and that also hangs |
In the Tumaini team we are always debating whether a backpack or a suitcase is better. A third option to this debate is a new type of backpack that is gaining strength among travelers. It is about the backpacks with wheels.
These types of backpacks that have wheels and can also be hung on the back can be somewhat more expensive, but they adapt to any terrain and, therefore, we can use them for many trips. When the terrain does not allow us to drag it and use the wheels, we hang it on our backs and that's it!
Of course, so that we don't have problems killing it, the backpack must meet the requirements that we have explained to you before.
These are some tips for choosing a backpack or suitcase based on our experience, we hope you find them useful!
Post by Almu, Tumaini team