Having something to carry your stuff in is an essential need for almost everyone here on this planet. From the most basic items like food and clothes, to technical outdoor gear, you won’t find a better and more efficient method of carrying your load than in a good old trusty backpack. With a huge number of different types of backpacks to choose from it’s important to get the right bag for the job, and we are lucky enough to have a vast array of options on offer. So before you go grabbing the first bag you see, consider what you will be carrying in your backpack, how and where you’ll be taking it, and for how long will you be carrying it.