The backpack is among the most stylish and comfortable gym bags available today. As these bags are versatile, it finds huge popularity among women who love to flaunt these stylish bags at work too. However, you need to look for some essential features while you buy women's gym backpack. Choosing the right gym backpack can be a tad difficult, as several aspects are considered while manufacturing these bags. Ranging from materials to the comfort of these bags, you need to look for backpacks, which include most of the essential features. Women's gym backpacks are available in an assortment of sizes to suit different preferences. You need to choose a size that fits your gym accessories such as workout clothes, shoes, laptops, phone, and other necessary items. It should be neither too small nor too large for your requirement. It should be perfect in size so that it is easy to carry and store in locker rooms. Backpacks are made of different kinds of materials depending on their brand.
However, some of the most common types of materials include nylon, polyester, canvas, leather, and so forth. High-grade nylon bags are lightweight and easy to clean. It seldom retains any odor and is an ideal choice for gym bags. Moreover, nylon backpacks can be bought at affordable prices. A good number of nylon bags are water-resistant with the ability to withstand wear and tear. It is also available in different exotic colors and styles to complement your gym outfits. Another important feature that a gym backpack must include is compartments. It should have ample space to store all your necessary items neatly in an organized manner. There should be enough room and separate spaces to store your workout clothes, shoes, makeup kit, and other items such as laptops and phones. Digging into the bottom of your workout bag for your phone can be quite inconvenient. Your gym backpack must include multiple pockets to keep water bottles, wallets, and phone in an organized way. One of the most attractive features of a backpack is that it is comfortable to carry around with properly padded straps. It is also perfect for any workout, including swimming, cycling, or cardio. Apart from carrying your workout accessories, gym backpacks can also be used to school, tour or work as if offers comfort, style, and versatility. Most of the bags have adjustable straps that are wide and comfortable. No matter how stylish your backpack is, never compromise on comfort as hauling a heavy gym bag is not a great idea. In addition to these essential features, you can check the price, brand, and color of your backpack while buying one. Some of the most reputed brands offer a range of attractive features in gym backpacks which is simply irresistible. Black, blue, gray are some of the most common colors you might find while shopping for women's gym backpacks. However, there are brands, which display exotic and stylish colored backpacks for women too.
My experience has been that most of the high-end expensive items that I have purchased have endured much better than their low-end counterparts, such that, the expensive stuff is actually cheaper in the long run. Like I say, that's my experience. You'll have to engage in your own mental gymnastics for what you can justify and what you can't. Many items of backpacking gear can be used for multiple purposes. The practice of using one piece of equipment for more than one purpose will often allow you to leave other equipment items at home. Again, take the time to scrutinize each piece of gear as to the possibilities. Clothing--slings, pillow stuffing, adds loft to sleeping system. Stove Aluminum Wind Screen--candle light reflector, funnel for pouring liquids. Dental Floss--sewing thread, ties, Zip-Loc Freezer Baggies--carry items, bowl for preparing & eating food, carry-out container for garbage. Backpack w/weather shroud--emergency bivy sack (for the lower half of the body). Compass sighting mirror--personal mirror, emergency signaling device.
Take time--before, during, & after each hike--to peruse your gear, your packing habits, even the clothing you wear, for ways to reduce the weight that you must bear. You may be surprised at the amount of unnecessary weight that you inflict on yourself. Keep in mind, though, it is a process. A long-term commitment and challenge. You will, undoubtedly, think of something new practically every trip. Here is a compilation of Backpack Weight Reducing Tips -- some are original, some are commonly known and used. Use Sugarless Drinks ! This is, perhaps, your biggest opportunity to reduce backpack weight. Seek out a good 3 lb pack that is relatively comfortable with 35 to 40 pounds in it. Since, most of the time, you will be carrying less than that, the suspension of that 3 lb pack should be adequate for you. Get a good 2 lb, "20" degree, goose-down (or comparable synthetic) sleeping bag and a good 3 lb 3 or 4-season tent. Let's see, 7 lbs minus 3 lbs (pack), 3.5 lbs minus 2 lbs (bag), 5 lbs minus 3 lbs (tent)--that's a weight reduction of 7.5 pounds. SEVEN AND A HALF POUNDS !
Pots, stoves, backpack stays, tent pegs, anything metal, if made of titanium, will be significantly lighter than any other metal. For example, my titanium cook pot (with lid & handles) weighs 6 oz. That compares to 14 oz. for comparable MSR or SIGG lightweight stainless steel and about 10 oz. for Traveling Light's Aluminum entry. For stoves, my titanium Primus butane/propane (with windscreen) weighs 3.4 oz, compared to MSR Whisperlite--12.7 oz, and Camping Gaz Micro Bleuet--7 oz. (both without windscreen). So far, in my experience, strength and durability of titanium products seem to be more than adequate. NOTE: Never mind the naysayers who scoff at those who purchase Titanium products. If they could afford it, they'd get some too. You can't eat titanium, but for a lightweight packer, it's as good as sliced bread. Assuming you use more than just your finger to clean your teeth, here's a tip or two.
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