Student rucksacks

Basic requirements for every rucksack – not just for students

Non-toxic materials, ergonomically shaped straps, a hip belt for support and breathable back padding: some features don’t just apply to student rucksacks, but to all rucksack types. The key thing is that it distributes the load well throughout the day and supports your back. Here are some tips to make sure this is the case:

• The shoulder straps should be well padded, ergonomically shaped and, of course, adjustable so you can adapt them to your body.
• The back padding should be designed so that pressure isn’t exerted on the spine, but rather alongside the vertebrae.
• As much weight as possible should be borne by your hips to relieve pressure on your shoulders. A hip belt and optimally designed back padding ensure this.
• Compartment design also plays a key role in weight distribution. Side compression straps, for example, help to keep weight close to the body.
• Any external side pockets should be the same on both sides so that you can distribute weight evenly.

Additional requirements for a good student rucksack

As well as the general criteria mentioned above, there are further features that turn a regular rucksack into the perfect student rucksack:

• The rucksack needs to have multiple secure storage options to keep all important items well organised and easy to find.
• For the bag to protect its contents well and last a long time, it has to be particularly robust.
• Models that stand upright on their own are practical for everyday use and ensure a longer rucksack lifespan.
• Water-repellent materials also help make the rucksack last longer. They also provide reliable protection for books, tablets and other valuable contents in all weather conditions.
• A comfortable top grab handle is also a must. It can make a big difference, especially when you’re in a hurry. The empty rucksack itself shouldn’t be overly heavy and its weight needs to be in proportion to its volume. Lighter rucksacks can store more without becoming too heavy, so you can use them to hold everything you need for your day at uni.

Minimum requirements

• Non-toxic materials
  
  
• Shoulder/carrying straps that are:
  
  • well-padded and ergonomically shaped,
  • non-slip and sufficiently wide,
  • easily adjustable and adaptable to different body profiles,
  • positionable close to the torso.
• A back section that:
  
  • is ergonomically contoured and pressure-resistant,
  • is breathable and prevents excessive heat build-up on the back,
  • distributes the load evenly along the spine and protects the spinous processes.

Minimum requirements

• The rucksack needs to be securely fastenable to the body in a central position for optimal weight distribution on the shoulders and to prevent movement.
• Ability to carry heavy items close to the back
• External storage features (if present) should allow optimal load distribution
• Intuitive, easy-to-use fasteners
• Lightweight rucksack with a good weight-to-volume ratio
• Robust design
• Hip belt ( optionally detachable)
• Secure storage features
• Comfortable grab handle

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