Jansport Backpacks - New Trends In An Old Business

Jansport Backpacks is widely regarded as a top brand among backpack-manufacturing companies. The research and development wing of the organization continuously brings out new designs and models. The ultimate aim of all these efforts is to provide more comfort to the end user. Although backpacks appear simple in structure, the science involved in keeping their design simple and effective is pretty complicated. One should understand their utilities and functional properties to truly figure out the challenges experienced in designing backpacks.

A Brief History Of Backpacks

Backpack is a carry bag that can be tugged to the shoulder and hips of a person. It is used to carry various kinds of items – from school books to travel luggage. They are said to have been in use for several centuries. The earliest forms of backpacks were made of wood. In the modern era, backpacks became popular in the first decade of the twentieth century in the USA. Their popularity continues even today. Backpacks are used today for various purposes. Lighter and cheaper varieties are used by children for carrying books and lunch to schools. Sturdier and costlier backpacks are used by young tourists all over the world. In fact, the term ‘backpacker’ refers to young people who set out to see the world carrying their accessories in a backpack.

Various Types Of Backpacks

Backpacks are categorized based on the presence (or absence) of a frame that is used to distribute the weight to various parts of the body. The three basic types are frameless backpacks, external frame backpacks, and internal frame backpacks. The names are self-explanatory. In frameless backpacks, the entire weight of the bag is felt on the shoulder of the carrier. Consequently these are used only for carrying light weights. School children normally use such bags. In external frame and internal frame backpacks, the weight is distributed more towards the hips, which have the capacity to carry more weight. So, for trips involving heavier luggage, these types of backpacks are preferred. Nowadays, internal backpacks are becoming more popular as they come in many stylish and attractive designs. Jansport Backpacks provides a wide array of internal backpacks.

New Trends In Jansport Backpacks

The latest trend is called the Universal S-curve fit. It refers to the basic structural shape of the new backpacks, which perfectly fit with the body of the person who carries it. This shape is more like an elongated "S"; hence it is called S-curve fit. Almost all latest models of Jansport Backpacks provide the Universal S-curve fit. Another major trend is the introduction of shock-absorbing and flexible elastomer material for making backpacks. Also, the company uses dual density foam, which helps in distributing the weight evenly, to make its products. Jansport Backpacks specially manufacture backpacks for carrying electronic gadgets like laptop and digital camera. These bags have specifically designed slot for keeping gadgets and an extra layer for protecting them.