All travelers know packing is one of the most essential items on the to-do list before a trip. Instead of hauling luggage, use an Able Carry EDC (everyday carry) travel backpack. You can stash the bag in an overhead compartment or under a seat to grab and go quickly when you reach your destination.
If your backpack is bursting at the seams with belongings, the amount of space might not be the issue. How you pack contributes to whether you’ll have room left over at the end of the process and your comfort level. Read on for more incentives to use an EDC travel backpack, plus tips for smart packing.
3 Reasons to Use an EDC Backpack for Travel
1. Hands-Free Convenience
To use rolling luggage, you must have one or both hands on the handle to steer. This can make carrying other items tricky. For a seamless travel experience, our Max EDC and Max Backpack are equipped with padded shoulder straps and chest strap to distribute weight, easing pressure on the shoulders so you can comfortably carry heavy loads.
Using the straps means you have free hands to hold everything from a fussy toddler to a cup of coffee to your pet’s carrying cage. The cushioned back panel provides back support to reduce strain on your back and hips while walking.
2. Dedicated Compartments
Although different suitcases have different storage features, many include an external sleeve, lid pockets and a large compartment with or without dividers. Although the larger compartments are perfect for storing clothing and more oversized items, laptops, cords, USB plugs and other smaller possessions could get lost in the roomy areas. The shuffling could also damage items that aren’t secured in place.
Travel backpacks are designed with numerous interior and exterior storage areas, including dedicated compartments for electronics, clothing and everything else you’ll need on the road.
The Max EDC, for example, has a 26L capacity, making it a laptop case and suitcase in one easy-to-carry bag. The front-loading section opens like a suitcase, so you don’t have to cram items through the top of the bag. The back section is ideal for storing bulkier belongings. The individual compartments help keep smaller items organized, while the interior padded sleeve can accommodate a 17-inch laptop or smaller.
With a 30L capacity, the Max Backpack provides even more space than the Max EDC. It also has a front-loading compartment, a large back compartment, roomy laptop sleeve for up to 17-inch devices and various other small and medium-sized storage spaces. The separate compartments prevent breakable and valuable items from banging around and becoming damaged while carrying the travel backpack.
3. Backpacks Take Up Less Space
Using roller luggage on a crowded street or in a bustling airport terminal is challenging. Having a bag trailing behind you can create tripping hazards for people nearby. Carrying the Max EDC or Max Backpack occupies less space, so you can easily maneuver crowds and tight areas.
How to Pack a Backpack for Travel
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Use the front-loading compartment for clothing. Instead of folding each article of clothing, roll it up. This squeezes out air pockets, so the clothes take up less space. Place a toiletry bag in the front compartment if there is still room. If there isn’t room, reserve the large back section for toiletries.
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Carry the laptop next to your back. Although it might be small enough to slip into various compartments, use the sleeve closest to your back (this is typically the compartment specifically designed for laptops).
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Pack the water bottle in the exterior pocket. If the lid isn’t secured tightly, you don’t want a water bottle leaking inside your bag. Carry your water bottle or soda cans in the deep exterior pockets that have stretchy bands. No matter the size of a beverage container, the elastic straps will hold it in place.
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Place documents in hidden sleeves. During domestic and international travel, you might need to grab your boarding pass, visa paperwork, passport and other documents quickly. For security, use sleeves with hidden zippers to hold official documents.
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Pack from heaviest to lightest. Fill the lower compartments with weightier items and the top compartments with lightweight belongings to help distribute weight across the lower back and shoulders. Reserve the small and medium-sized compartments for cables, USB plugs and other electronic accessories.
Choose Quality Backpacks From Able Carry
At Able Carry, we understand how important it is to keep your belongings safe and compact while traveling or commuting. That’s why our mission is to engineer the best EDC bags to supercharge your daily life. From organization to comfort, our bags are carefully crafted to provide the most seamless experience. Our collection of EDC backpacks include the new Max EDC and Max Backpack, as well as accessories like pouches to help you organize your belongings. Visit us online to discover comfortable and stylish EDC backpacks.
