Still haven’t bought the backpack to start the new school year? Bad very bad! Why always reduce to the last days? Hurry, especially when you have to choose a product for school so important, certainly does not help and never will play the role of a wise friend, ready to advise in the best possible way. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is better to immediately run for cover and choose the perfect school backpack for your needs.
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How much should the school backpack weigh?
Before moving on to lighter considerations on the aesthetics of backpacks, we absolutely need to tackle a weight problem! What should be the maximum weight of school backpacks?
This is the first question to ask yourself before starting to choose the model that, in terms of colors, designs, pockets, capacity, and accessories, is most popular. Seeing children with arched backs, like little miners ready for a new and tiring day at work, is really unpleasant.
The parents say ” No ” and, in all honesty, we are also on the side of those who say that the backpacks carried by children are too heavy.
How much do school backpacks weigh? As a rule, a normal backpack with a capacity of about 25 liters can have a weight between 0.9 and 2.2 lbs. A separate discussion must be made for the trolley backpacks which, empty in all of their internal parts, can even reach 4 lbs in weight.
In this case, it is the rigid structure and the lower part equipped with wheels to make the weight of the same rise. Having said that, let us take up what was said by experts and scholars, all of them agree that a child should carry on his shoulders a (maximum) weight between 10 and 15% of the body weight.
Here is that the backpacks for elementary school far exceed this limit. No, the fault is not the new case or other small accessories, but the too many books and notebooks that every little schoolboy is forced to take to school every day.
The weight of culture has a negative effect, in this specific case (the only one), accentuating existing posture problems or paving the way for new problems. For the older ones, the problem is the same, but the body, stronger and more developed, will be better able to bear the weight of the backpack and the objects it contains.
What to do? Every student (from high school or who is already attending some university course) and all parents, who can still be considered as employees for the preparation of school backpacks for children, must pay the utmost attention to the main characteristics of the backpack that you intend to purchase.
The best brands of school backpacks, built with resistant materials, usually have a shape studied in detail, not only to obtain a noteworthy scenic effect but also to better distribute the weight of the books. The reinforced and ergonomic backrest is a very valuable aid, as are the softer and padded shoulder straps (the shoulders will be more protected), to keep excessive weight at bay.
Two tips following the above :
- For parents: always check the weight of your children’s school backpacks and if too heavy, do not be afraid to free the interior space from unnecessary things. Nor is there any fear in telling teachers to take special measures to protect children’s health in this specific case.
- For older students: the backpack carried on one shoulder does not make it cool, but only damages the posture. What do you say, if the shoulder straps are two, will there be a reason?
What to put in the school backpack?
” To be or not to be ” … no, this is the Hamletic doubt that afflicts students ready to face the first day of school. The real problem is figuring out what to put in school backpacks for the first day of the new school year.
” I carry this or don’t bring it “? Here, it sounds better. Whether it is the first day of school or an advance in grade, the speech does not change, and the doubts remain the same.
Among the many things to lay in the main space of school backpacks or in the many pockets of the best and most comfortable models, there is one thing that cannot be missed and that absolutely must not be forgotten.
What are we talking about? Of the desire to learn new things, to learn, to always put oneself to the test. Don’t worry, it doesn’t take up much space!
Now we come to the material things to put in school backpacks :
- Two notebooks, maybe one in rows and the other in squares.
- A case with everything needed to tackle not only the first day of school but the entire school year (have you taken a look at the guide on the best school cases?).
- A diary, especially useful for the older ones.
- Textbooks … no, the first day of school you don’t need, the teachers or the professors will indicate those to bring in the following days, so as to start the educational program as soon as possible.
Other things can enter the school backpacks, which do not serve in any way for learning in the classroom, but for personal use. So, don’t forget:
- The snack
- A bottle of water
- The wallet and the mobile (strictly off and to be used only for emergencies), but only for the older ones.
Did you know that there is a real outfit from the first day of school? Fashion at school must be understood only as a form of respect for the environment that is frequented and for those around you. The best way not to go unnoticed and to impress even the most detached and demanding teachers is simplicity, which can be accompanied by the companion education.
Where to buy school backpacks?
The list of the best school backpacks is about to arrive (we can’t wait to introduce you to our proposals), but first, let’s try to understand where to find the most interesting offers and the most comfortable and beautiful models. Where to buy a school backpack?
The most supplied stores in the city are going to be taken literally by assault and all the models, despite super-full stores, will go to those who, in this unbridled race in search of the perfect school backpack, have been faster. Even buying these products can be a stress, without even finding the perfect one for your needs. We are not talking about prices, which seem almost to rise during this period.
What to do? Better take a look at the internet. Advantageous prices and offers and a vast choice of fashionable models ready to make the little ones and older students fall in love. Just a few clicks and a few hours of waiting: in less than 72 hours, the product arrives directly at home. And then, what are we doing here? We are always ready to solve your doubts and direct you to the best products in the online market.
How to choose the ergonomic backpack for elementary school? What are the best backpacks for middle and high school kids? To find the perfect product it is necessary to have clear ideas or follow our practical advice.
Here’s what to analyze before purchasing :
Technical Features
Each backpack, classic or trolley, is different from the other. Some are equipped with an ergonomic, resistant and padded backrest, others have thinner linings suitable for lower weight.
It is useless to go around it: the best backpack is the one that presents technical materials destined to last over time (also easy to wash in the washing machine) and with padding and useful shapes to protect the spine.
This is especially true for classic backpacks, while things change for trolley school backpacks that often, with less backrest padding, ensure greater ease of transport thanks to the comfortable wheels. The latter are the most popular ones in the school backpacks category for kindergarten and elementary school.
Number of pockets
Better or fewer compartments? It will seem strange, but in this case, it is better not to overdo it. A large main space where to place books, two external pockets with zip closure (one upper and one lower), a small side pocket can suffice. At most, you can point to a model with a small hidden inner pocket, where to put the keys, small valuables or your own secret diary.
Quality of seams and closures
Very important details for the long life of the backpack. Sturdy seams and closures with solid clips and quality zips are mandatory to avoid unpleasant surprises in the first months after purchase.
Price
School backpacks of the best brands, as well as having better technical features, also have a higher cost. It is difficult to find a product with a high-quality standard under $40. Always check the offers that never cease to surprise on the web.
How to wash school backpacks
The backpacks are placed on the ground or on surfaces that are not always clean, they are scribbled by the little ones (to tell the truth even by the older ones) and often thrown away without any mercy (that’s why we recommend choosing quality products). The result? Stains on spots. No fear, because washing school backpacks is not an impossible task, indeed it is really a child’s play.
Not all backpacks, but most yes, they can be washed in the washing machine: this is another feature that we recommend taking seriously when buying.
After carefully checking all the pockets (the boys manage to insert almost anything into the backpacks), it is possible to proceed with the pre-wash treatment of the most stubborn stains. A normal stain remover or the degreaser usually used for clothes can be fine. Just a few minutes and those spots, which seemed impossible to eliminate, begin to lower their heads in front of such strong chemical enemies.
Have you removed all the accessories and the pins stuck to the outside? Perfect, it’s time to machine school backpacks. The label for the specific wash to be chosen and the temperature to be set are well marked. In any case, with a cold wash and in ” delicate ” mode (at low spin speed) you are never wrong.
If the backpack has particular aesthetic elements (beads or other) that cannot be removed, it is advisable to insert it in a cover, so as to avoid damaging it and, in the event of one of these small parts breaking, protect the washing machine.
How to dry it? The sunlight (never the direct light that could discolor the fabrics), and the air are the best friends of perfect drying. Just have a little patience.
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