When it comes to backpacks, one size does not fit all. When shopping for a backpack, size is important depending on your needs and age. Basically, young kids shouldn’t be carrying around a backpack that weighs more than 20 percent of their weight. And a high school and college student, along with business people require a backpack that can carry their stuff (books, laptops, organizers, etc.).
Use the following helpful backpack size guide to determine the suitable size for your needs:
300 to 1,000 cubic inches
Commonly referred to as purse backpacks. Stuff this size will carry:
Paperback books | calculator | pens and pencils | bag lunch | cell phone | MP3 Player
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1,300 to 1,750 cubic inches
Stuff this size will carry:
2 to 3 textbooks | paperback books | 1 large binder | 2 to 3 spiral notebooks | calculator | pens and pencils | bag lunch | cell phone | MP3 Player
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1,800 to 2,050 cubic inches
Stuff this size will carry:
3 to 4 textbooks | laptop computer | 1 to 2 large binders | paperback books | spiral notebooks | calculator | pens and pencils | bag lunch | cell phone | MP3 Player | sweatshirt
Check out polka dot backpacks in the 1,800 to 2,050 cubic inch size