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Rucksacks for Women
Backpacks designed for women are different from those generally manufactured for men. Women have narrow shoulders as opposed to men who have broad shoulders. Hence rucksacks for women are narrower along the necks.
The following are the main features of a rucksack designed for women.
• Manufacturers often pay attention to the harness when designing a backpack for women. Thus, you will have a hip belt that is larger and more cupped, a shoulder strap that is more closed towards the neck rather than the chest, and a pack shape that is more in proportion with the harness.
• They also take into consideration the condition of sway back with designs that provide more support to the back.
When choosing rucksacks for women, make sure you keep in mind the following:
• It should be light in weight.
You don’t want to be saddled with a lot of weight, especially if your vacation involves a lot of hiking or other such similar activities.
• Pay attention to the hip strap so that the weight is more evenly distributed between the shoulders and the hip.
There should also be a chest strap (albeit higher than the one for the men).
• Wheels allow you to pull the rucksack along when you can’t carry it, but the internal frame doesn’t allow for too much space so use your discretion before you buy.
For instance, if vacationing in the South Americas or Africa, the wheeled varieties are not going to be very helpful!
• Comfort is a major factor when looking for rucksacks and price doesn’t always guarantee this. The best backpack is one that fits you well and is just right for your body type.
Before you buy a backpack, make sure you test it well to ensure that it fits you well.
• When you choose a backpack, put something heavy in it and try walking around for some time. How does it feel; comfortable, heavy?
• With your backpack on, lean your head back. If our head hits the rucksack, it is too long.
• As detailed before, the backpack should fit around the hips, with the hip belt in place.
• Check for sturdiness.
Buckles, belts, and straps should be sturdy enough. You don’t want to spoil the fun on your vacation, because of a broken belt or buckle.
Some of the popular rucksacks for women include the Osprey Waypoint 65, Gregory Jade 50, Deuter Futura Pro 34, and the Osprey Ariel 65.Although price does not guarantee comfort, it’s best not to skim on the price; after all, this is going to be your constant companion throughout the trip.
For further reference and examples visit Osprey Rucksacks main site here