If you are contemplating between having a backpack or a shoulder bag or what's commonly-known as a messenger bag, a backpack is a better option. That is because the weight of the backpack is evenly distributed across your body. Supporting the pack are the strongest muscles in the body, i.e., the back and the abdominal muscles. That should be reason enough for the sake of your body, your health.
The different compartments in a backpack are great for organizing things. There are many brands of backpacks in the market today.
Just please take the bag off when you're travelling in a crowded train! Grrr!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my pet irritations on Tokyo's commuter trains, but it's definitely very comfortable (especially when you're lugging along heavy cameras).