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Most of us prefer to have a fairly relaxed view of the world we live in, whether that's valid or not. We tend to make the presumption that if something costs quite a bit more in comparison to similar items, it should be of good quality and meet our requirements well. A common, but frequently inaccurate, evaluation. Backpacks need to fit their wearer well to increase load-bearing capacity and minimize skeletal and muscular strain.

Even the backpack you acquire for a one-off adventure into the wilds should be, not only of at least a reasonable quality, but specifically appropriate to you, your current body shape and fitness. Novice backpackers often presume that there is no significant difference between backpacks besides brand name and price. They may purchase one that they envision will fulfill their needs. If they stick with it as they become more and more experienced, their familiarity may lead them to recommend it to those following in their footsteps, without any legitimate comparison to the alternatives available.

The reality is that backpacks are no different to clothes. A unisex, fits all sizes garment, may cover and protect your body within general terms, but it fails completely to meet specific circumstances. We select and wear attire that both fits us and is suitable to the situation we expect to encounter. Our choice of backpack should be exactly the same; its aesthetic appeal is peculiar to ourselves, but its functionality is dependent on how well it conforms to our body shape and meets the particulars of our intended trip.

The backpack that will allow you to enjoy or achieve the maximum from your backpacking adventure is the one you have spent the time and effort to choose properly. And there are perfectly valid anatomical and physiological reasons for you to take that time and make that effort.

The femur (thigh bone), tibia and fibula (lower leg bones) are relatively thick and strong. The pelvis is also comparatively thick and strong. Above the pelvis we have the spine, composed of vertebrae that enable us to bend and adjust our posture in highly beneficial ways, supported and aided by our back and abdominal muscles; but this stunning skeletal structure is inherently fragile.

The backpack we use needs to be suited to our individual anatomy to avoid incurring health problems, whether immediate or in later life. Back problems, such as a slipped disk or pulled muscles, can be not only extremely painful but inhibit us from engaging in activities we

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