Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Traveling? Bring Along An Osprey Argon 70

Osprey Packs Argon 70 Backpack - 4300-4700cu in Kelp Green, MBy Samuel Ferguson

A backpack is a cloth sack that is usually secured over the shoulders. This is used to carry reasonably heavy loads that are difficult to be carried in the hands for a long time. There are the smaller backpacks that have one strap going over the shoulder. This is for carrying loads that are not too heavy. The larger backpacks carry heavier loads and are secured over the shoulder by two straps. Some backpacks have padded hip belts for transferring the load to the hips. This is useful when the load weighs more than 22 lbs. The hips can withstand more load than the shoulders.

Younger generation, particularly the students, fancy backpacks and use them extensively. They use the backpacks to carry their books. Most often the backpacks come to be called as schoolbags or bookbags. The various compartments and pockets are used to carry things they need. Backpacks have become part of the gear that soldiers have in many countries. Equipments weighing even 100 lbs are hauled by them. Additional pockets and compartments with padding are used to carry delicate items such as laptop, cameras and cables. These may be either on the inside or outside. Backpacks with wheels are also available. They come in handy when heavy loads are to be carried over even ground such as smooth pavements, platforms in rail stations or airports. These backpacks have wheels at the bottom and an extendable handle for holding and dragging at the top. The strain on your shoulders can be avoided with these backpacks.

There are three types of backpacks. The frameless backpacks are the most popular and are also the cheapest. The external frame backpacks are for carrying heavy loads. But they are stiff because of the frame. The backpack with internal frame is more flexible and gives you free movement. You can use this to carry moderate to not so heavy load. The Osprey Argon 70 Pack is a backpack with internal frame which are available in five torso sizes. It has a compartment to carry sleeping bag. The harness and combos are moreover gender specific.

Backpacks are commonly used by travelers, especially leisure travelers for outdoor trekking. There is also the urban backpacker. These are popular as they increase mobility while also being compact.

When a person travels, he or she has to bring very important things. Thus, an Osprey Argon 70 should be used for packing them.

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