A comfortable backpack is a practical accessory everyone should own. The sturdy sack comes in handy on various occasions. Did you know that an empty backpack can weigh up to a whopping 6 pounds? Once filled, the backpack will weigh even more.
It doesn’t have to be this way. The guide outlines below the benefits of choosing a lightweight backpack and the reasons why Able Carry's backpacks are the right choice for your needs.
Benefits of Having a Lightweight Backpack
Give Your Body a Break
We have all tried to cram too many items inside a backpack occasionally. Overloading a backpack causes major stress to numerous body parts, with the back and hips taking on most of the strain. Back and hip muscles, ligaments, and joints work in tandem to help support the extra weight. Unfortunately, allowing your back and hips to do the heavy lifting for too long can cause degenerative issues.
Lugging around a heavy bag every day could be the cause of (or a contributing factor to) herniated spinal discs, a common cause of chronic back pain. Tears can form in tendons in the hips, which can affect your range of motion.
Wearing a lightweight backpack helps keep your ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joints intact by eliminating unnecessary strain.
Feel More Stable on Your Feet
Whether walking to work or hiking with friends, wearing a heavy backpack makes you feel wobbly on your feet. Leaning forward or backward too much can make it even more difficult to maintain balance. Sporting a lightweight backpack will eliminate the fear of tipping over. You will feel safer and more comfortable while navigating city streets or unpaved paths.
Get to Where You're Going Faster
Even people in great shape might feel their energy drain quickly when carrying a heavy backpack. Carrying the extra weight and getting tired can become a problem when you're late for work or must run to your gate before the plane takes off. Wearing a lightweight backpack will help you maintain a steady pace, no matter where you’re walking. It's also much easier to hoist a lightweight backpack from a moving baggage claim carousel or pull it down from an overhead luggage bin.
Improve Posture
Choosing a lightweight backpack for everyday use will help you slouch less. We often tilt forward to manage the weight of a heavier backpack. The constant tilting can impact posture.
When you make the switch to a lighter bag, your posture will improve. Not only will standing up straight make you look taller and leaner, but it will also prevent tight neck muscles that lead to tension headaches.
Why Try Able Carry's Lightweight Backpacks?
Able Carry backpacks deliver comfort, convenience, and durability. The backpacks are made of rugged and lightweight Cordura 210D Ripstop Nylon and X-Pac to stand up to Mother Nature's mood swings or a rough commute.
Different Backpacks, Different Occasions
The Daybreaker 2 is a standout in our collection. When empty, the 25L ultralight backpack weighs 1.4 to 1.6 lbs. Consider this bag the ultimate storage solution when you need to carry a lot—but rest assured that your body won't pay for it later. The panel-loading bag has a spacious main compartment with internal organization to carry sports gear for a pickup game after work or trail essentials for a day hike. The smaller compartments can securely hold keys, electronics, and other everyday necessities.
With a 13L capacity, the Thirteen Daybag is a go-to backpack for school or work. There's even a dedicated compartment for laptops up to 14 inches. To get more use out of this compact carryall, load it with trail mix, water bottles, and a GPS device for short hikes and other brief outdoor adventures in colder weather. The Ripstop variant weighs 1.4 lbs., while the X-Pac style weighs an equally manageable 1.5 lbs.
The 21L Daily Plus can hold up to most 16-inch laptops, 11-inch tablets, and other items you might need throughout the day. This everyday bag weighs 1.2 kg and is optimal for individuals who spend significant time wearing backpacks. The lighter weight and back-panel cushioning support comfortable wear.
Ready for a Test Run?
To experience the comfort and convenience Able Carry lightweight backpacks provide, try them out before making a final commitment. The 14-day trial period allows time to determine whether the bag is the right match for you. If not, return it and search the offerings for another backpack that might be a better fit.
