By Luke Harris

Backpacks are a practical way to travel. Whether you choose a day pack for shopping around town or you use a full size pack to carry all your belongings right on your back, you will find that backpacks facili tat e easier travels. Daypacks store easily into your suitcase or duffle bag. They allow you to store your camera, water, a snack, a sweatshirt, souvenirs and anything else you can fit in it.

The pack will allow you to have free arms and keep the weight on your back instead of in your pockets. You will find that your packing skills will improve the more you use your daypack. Full size backpacks are a great alternative to lugging suitcases especially if you do a lot of train travel. For the novice, there are many guides available that teach the proper techniques for stuffing your pack. It will amaze you how much you can fit in even a medium size pack, but beware of unneeded weight—it can be unpleasant after a few miles of walking. Discover the advantages of backpacks for yourself- you may never use traditional luggage again.