How to Perfectly Pack Your Backpack for Travel: My Tips & Tricks
I have been traveling since a while now and I have a few suitcases and backpack for my international trips . It really depends on what I aim doing and where I go. If more urban classy trip I use a Rimowa suitcase 120 litres, but if do a rough hardcore trip I use a backpack. The last few years I used a mix between both : the name is a backpack trolley bag ( a backpack that you can pull and roll on the ground without carrying all the time ) . I have a personal preference for this type, it is very handy, especially for the access as it opens wide, and you don’t have to carry it on your shoulder . But there is disadvantages too, and I will do a complete blog about it later .If you are a newbie traveler, I did an explanation about the difference between suitcases and backpack below !
how to pack your backpack for travel
Check it out !
My trolley backpack Blackwolf in the middle of the Bolivian jungle in Rurenabaque
Anyway, if you are here it means that you have chosen a backpack, so please find my ultimate tips from 20 years travel below !
You will find more tips about packing and travel in our section travel gears and travel tips, especially a travel packing list. A comparison of backpacks, a travel insurance comparison and much more.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS :
· – Suitcase, backpack or trolley ?
· – How to pack your backpack ?
Suitcase, Backpack or trolley ?
backpacking tips and tricks
When it comes to travel, there are two main types of luggage to choose from: suitcases and backpacks. Both have their own pros and cons, so it’s important to weigh the factors carefully before making a decision.
Suitcases
Pros:
✔️ Suitcases are easier to pack and organize.
✔️ They offer more protection for your belongings.
✔️ They’re more durable and can withstand more wear and tear.
✔️ Suitcases are easier to transport, especially if you’re taking public transportation or flying.
Cons:
✔️ Suitcases can be heavy and bulky, making them difficult to carry around.
✔️ They’re not as comfortable to wear as backpacks.
✔️ Suitcases don’t offer as much flexibility in terms of how you pack your belongings.
✔️ If there is stairs , rough track etc your can’t use it.
✔️ Not for rough travel definitively, but perfect for urban set up
This is a trolley backpack . Can be used as a backpack and be pulled like a suitcase
Backpacks
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Pros:
✔️ Backpacks are more comfortable to wear, especially for long periods of time.
✔️ They’re more versatile and can be used for a variety of activities, such as hiking, camping, and traveling.
✔️ Backpacks offer more flexibility in terms of how you pack your belongings.
✔️ They’re easier to carry around, especially if you’re going to be doing a lot of walking.
✔️ Perfect for nature, rough terrains or anything out of cities
Cons:
✔️ Backpacks can be difficult to pack and organize.
✔️ They don’t offer as much protection for your belongings as suitcases.
✔️ They’re not as durable and can’t withstand as much wear and tear.
✔️ Backpacks can be more expensive than suitcases.
So, which type of luggage is right for you?
It depends on your individual needs and preferences. If you’re looking for something that’s easy to pack and organize, offers more protection for your belongings, and is more durable, then a suitcase is a good option.
If you’re looking for something that’s more comfortable to wear, offers more flexibility in terms of how you pack your belongings, and is easier to carry around, then a backpack is a good option.
Here are some additional factors to consider when choosing between a suitcase and a backpack:
– Your travel plans : If you’re going to be doing a lot of walking or hiking, then a backpack is a better option. If you’re going to be spending most of your time in cities or taking public transportation, then a suitcase is a better option.
– The weight of your luggage. If you’re going to be packing a lot of heavy items, then a suitcase is a better option. If you’re going to be packing mostly light items, then a backpack is a better option.
