By: ask bill
Submitted: 2010-06-09 10:10:44 | Word Count: 789
It's that time of the year when people around the world pack their bags and like to take off on long or short summer vacations. However, keeping in mind the long wait at the baggage counters and having to lug around the baggage, many are choosing to pack light and travel. Backpackers today are a common sight in many corners of the world. The greatest advantage of a city backpack over other types of bags is that it allows all items to be carried without having to use both hands. City backpack is popular with adults, teenagers, and of course regular commuters. Backpacks meant for travelling are usually light weight but strong, water proof and come with hidden inner pockets, outer zippered pockets and convenient storage for wet items etc. This kind is a great choice for trekking and hiking trips.
The Eagle Creek women's fit backpack is specifically made for women for city to city travel, train jumping, and trekking for long duration. This backpack comes with multiple padded carry handles for easy grab and go. In case of rain or drizzle, not to worry- a detachable rain safe cover which is obviously waterproof, is ready at hand and what's more this can be used for a dual purpose of protection from rain and theft! If you need to go through unfamiliar, crowded areas then this cover can happily come in handy as a safety net over the bag to prevent pickpockets from getting busy! The exterior pockets on the backpack are useful for grabbing useful items such as a city brochure, bottle of water or juice can, etc. Contoured padded shoulder straps, clipping system ensure that the balance is not lost when you carry the backpack on your back and lessen the strain on the back. Interior pockets are of course useful for more important documents, tickets etc. Available in a choice of three colours - green, black and grey, this is an ideal backpack for a short or long trekking or hiking.
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If you thought backpacks are only meant for stuffing in swimwear and essentials, you cannot be farther from truth. The DaKine dual laptop backpack is a neatly designed laptop ready bag with a shot of urban sophistication. This unique backpack not only contains space for a laptop, it also comes with a padded music player compartment and a fleece lined sunglasses pouch! Needless to say that the padded laptop sleeve fits in a wide variety of computer widths and zipper pockets for pens, pencils and notepads. Outside the bag is a dual strap design for holding sports items such as a skateboard, in addition to water bottle pockets. So, on your next trip to Hawaii carry this bag along to the pool or the beach and indulge in your favourite aquatic sport while catching up with friends on twitter, face book or plain email! Pick your choice from a range of unbelievable colours to suit your personal taste.
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