What Is a Backpack: A Comprehensive Guide
Leather satchels and sleek tote bags have their charm, but there’s something undeniably practical—and undeniably cool—about strapping a backpack on your shoulders and heading out the door. Backpacks have evolved from simple cloth sacks to high-performance gear for students, hikers, digital nomads, and style seekers alike. Yet despite their ubiquity, most of us only scratch the surface of what defines a backpack, how to choose one, and how it differs from other carry options.