The 3 Benefits of Packing in a Rucksack for Your Next Adventure

If you are going on a city break you will probably pack a suitcase. Travel rucksacks are usually associated with camping, backpacking and staying in hostels, whereas travellers usually bring a suitcase when staying in hotels and Airbnb. After all, your fancy shirt won’t get wrinkled if adequately packed in a suitcase, right? But how often do you wear fancy shirts and pants when travelling with your mates or partner? Most of us usually tend to wear comfortable clothes in which we will be able to freely walk around and survive the long plane rides.

However, packing light and in a convenient piece such as the rucksack backpack has its benefits as well. Here are some of the most obvious ones that may convince you to switch over from Team Suitcase to Team Backpack.

Versatile

Like we previously mentioned, a travel rucksack isn’t reserved just for camping trips and backpacking for a longer time. If you are planning on going on a weekend getaway or even a weeklong trip, you will find that you can fit everything you need in these convenient pieces. One of the main advantages of travel suitcases is that they are your best bet at maintaining your ironed clothes intact. Yet, most clothes nowadays are made from manmade materials or natural and synthetic blends that don’t get wrinkled as easily. Not to mention that casual clothes like jeans and sweaters don’t really crease if you fold them right.

Another benefit of choosing a travel rucksack is that you will be more selective about the things you pack. When you see your open suitcase laying on the floor, you are more likely to throw clothes and other stuff in it just to fill it up. On the other hand, rucksack bags don’t seem like they can fit too much stuff in them at first sight, so you tend to be more selective when packing in them and bring only your bare necessities. For example, instead of bringing a few different types of pants, you are more likely to choose a pair of jeans which match all of your tops instead of a pair of pants that you can only wear with one shirt. Sports rucksacks can actually fit a lot of stuff in all of their different compartments if you pack smart. You can even find some perfected methods online on how to roll your clothes so that they take up less space.

 You can also lookup hiking bags & rucksacks online to see how big they are. Besides listing the capacity, you can also find info on which compartments are removable. This will make your backpack more versatile, and you won’t need different sized suitcases for each trip. Checking in smaller luggage is also cheaper, so another plus is that you will be saving on luggage fees!

Easy to Carry and Move Around

Yes, we know that suitcases can be wheeled which means you don’t exactly need to carry them. But they do limit your options when it comes to transportation. For starters, the wheels and material from which the suitcase is made from add extra weight, so they are quite bulky even when they aren’t packed. So, while technically it is easy to wheel them around, it is harder to lift them. And chances are, during your travels, you will find yourself in various situations requiring you to lift your suitcase. For instance, lifting your carry-on to put it in the overhead compartment of a plane, train or bus. On the other hand, a lightweight and quality rucksack backpack with an adjustable harness and shoulder straps is easy to carry as its weight is distributed evenly on your back. Another benefit of carrying your luggage on your shoulders is that your hands will always be free and you won’t have to keep an eye on your luggage when you stop to buy or check something and leave it aside. With your rucksack safely strapped on your back, you will be at ease and won’t have to worry about the safety of your belongings.

Easy to Store

Besides being able to always put your rucksack backpack in the overhead compartment, you can also store it in lockers. A lot of central stations and hostels have lockers, and most of them won’t exactly fit a large suitcase. This means that you will probably need to unpack your valuables and store them in a locker. But if you are just passing by a big city, you can leave your backpack in the locker and only have on you the things you really need. Or, you can also remove the extra compartments and carry a lighter load. This will also allow you to have a bag for your wallet, passport, water bottle and other necessities, while your clothes and extra stuff will stay safely stored.

Lastly, we are all aware that our accommodation can get messy with all the suitcases laying around. And whether you are staying at a hostel or a hotel, there is a high possibility that the room will be cramped. The last thing you need is another open suitcase lying about. Rucksack bags can be put away under the bed, can be hung on a wall hook, in the wardrobe, or anywhere else for that matter.