For The Student

Students clearly need something that will support their many books, notebooks, lunch and various other supplies.  The most important thing to look for here is a bag that provides support for your back.  If you happen to carry around your laptop, however small and light it may be, this is especially true.  Laptops, on average, weight at least 2 kilograms, so add that to the other 5 to 10 kilograms or so made up of books and supplies, and you’ve got quite a load on your back already.  What you don’t need is a bag that weighs a ton as well.  You need something that is made from light material and can sustain the weight of all that you need to carry.  Obviously, polyester is the material of choice for many backpacks, but it is important to choose the right style.  Many bags are now made with a special compartment for a laptop and even a separate one for a charger, so it is something to consider when looking for a bag.  If you happen to carry a lot of books and notebooks, look for something with at least two compartments or something that offers a divider inside the bag.  It will help you get organized and you will not end up wasting precious sleeping time looking for things.  Most importantly, look for something that has more than just one layer of material.  Many backpacks that only have one layer tend to tear very easily and won’t support your back.

For The Sports And Gym Enthusiasts

I guess many would argue that a gym bag doesn’t need to be stylish, but to those people I say, when does anything not need to be stylish?  You go to the gym to be healthier and to ultimately look better, so why shouldn’t you look good while doing it?  I personally dislike the huge polyester gym bags that most guys carry around and would suggest going for a canvas bag.  Not only are they available in a variety of colours and sizes, but they are also more easily washable and more durable.  They are light, have breathable fabric and simply look better than the plain old black-with-white-striped-zippers polyester gym bag.

Heavy vs. Light Lifting

No one will argue on whether carrying less or more is better.  Obviously, most people wouldn’t like to be burdened with a weighty load every day, but for those that are forced to do just that, it is only natural to want to look and feel good while doing it.  Some of the above are mere suggestions, but here is some closing advice.  Don’t go for a cross-over messenger style bag if you need to carry a lot and if you have done so already, always try to put the weight on both shoulders so you don’t hurt your back and cause yourself needless pain.  Comfort does not have to beat style.  The two can go hand in hand, so look for something that brings comfort to your back and fulfills your stylish needs.