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If you are a hiking enthusiast, chances are you despise carrying around a heavy traditional backpack on your adventures. Backpacks can be uncomfortable after a period of time and cause excessive sweating as well. Fortunately, smart backpacks were introduced in recent years. While they were not initially intended for hiking or other outdoor activities, they have quickly gained popularity among adventurers for their ergonomic designs, tech savvy features and practicality. Learn more about them below to see if a smart backpack is a good investment for your needs.

What Are the Benefits?

Smart backpacks initially appealed to the working class as a modern alternative to bulky, outdated briefcases. Backpacks are more convenient to carry on and free up your hands. As the demand for sleek and professional looking backpacks grew, so did the need for technology infused features. As a result, smart backpacks were introduced to the market. These models offer many benefits to wearers. For starters, they can keep your phone, tablet and other compatible devices charged while you are on the move. In addition to this, smart backpacks often contain solar powered panels which eliminate the need for batteries and is also more eco friendly.

When it comes to hiking in specific, smart backpacks get even better. Most models are made out of entirely waterproof materials so you never need to worry about ruining the solar powered panels with water damage. They also contain built in LED emergency lights. These lights are bright and easy to notice. They may include different flashing frequencies and duration’s for you to choose from as well. This feature can provide you with peace of mind knowing that you can easily signal for help if you should need it during one of your adventures. Smart backpacks that are specifically designed for hiking may also include an ultra bright flashlight function which also frees up the use of your hands while exploring trails. Other features include water storage, tidy organization compartments and even hidden pockets for safe storage of valuables.

Purchasing a smart backpack for hiking can be a steep investment though. However, if you are an avid explorer, the cost may pay for itself over time. Also, you do not need to use a smart backpack solely for hiking. You may find it equally useful in the office, during day trips and for school if you are a student. You can look forward to getting plenty of use out of your smart backpack.

The design styles of smart backpacks can vary, especially for the outdoors models. Most tend to have an athletic look to them, but if you plan on using it in a variety of different settings, this may be a problem. Fortunately, solid colored smart backpacks with sleek designs are easy to find as well. These are the perfect choice for anyone planning on using it at work, school and on the go in addition to hiking.

Hiking with a smart backpack can save you time, energy and come in handy in case of an emergency. These factors make it a must have accessory for any serious hiking enthusiast.

Thanks
Ella
Team trekbible