Have you ever felt those chaotic sounds coming from the bottom of your bag?. Or strap pressing into your shoulder while walking from Galle Face to the fort?. If the answer is ‘Yes!’, then this guide is for you. Having a well-designed bag only gives you the power to win half of the day. The remaining depends on how you are going to pack that bag.
Think about these situations with the support of a smart packing backpack.
- Dealing with Colombo’s sudden rain
- Traveling through the hilly roads in Kandy
- Heading to the beachside cafe in Negombo
Can you imagine how this smart packing system would really upgrade your day-to-day carry?. Let’s talk about how to make the most out of every AOKING bag, based on the type of bag.
Backpacks
As Sri Lankans, we know what mixed terrain would feel like without a proper backpack. Coastal flats and hill country climbs are not magic to us. Those prove one thing that we need backpacks that spread the weight properly.
Here is a golden rule: keep the heavy items closest to your spine!. So tell us, where should your laptop, heavy textbook, or anything heavy be put? The answer is your back panel. Remember the golden rule we mentioned earlier. It will make your life much easier.
Bulker but lighter items(extra shirt, rolled sarong) should go below the back panel to act as a base.
The middle part of the bag is for medium-weight things like snacks, documents, and chargers, etc. Finally, use your top-level space for things that need easy access. Such as a rain jacket. (A must in Colombo from May to November)
There is a method called packing cubes or “Ranger Roll”. It’s best for compressing volume, use this method if you are in a hurry situation but hate to overthink how to manage your little space in backpacks. That method we mentioned works well with our AOKING travel backpacks because they come with multiple compartments. So easy to follow the method for our backpacks. Next time, when you are planning a weekend trip to Ella without checking luggage, keep this in mind.
School Bags
Nowadays, students have modern problems. Crowded school vans and packed classrooms should not be a distraction to their growth. But unfortunately, school bags in Sri Lanka have to be handled a lot to be more efficient for our students. Keeping everything inside of them safer, sorting subjects all while standing up for their everyday use.
Be mindful to use a padded sleeve for your tablet or laptop. If your bag doesn’t have one, keep the device flat against the back panel. If your bag has thin subject folders, use them to reduce ghost weight. Accumulated junk is causing this ghost weight. Crumpling loose papers is one of the things that helps this annoying situation. We suggest that all the students who read this establish a Friday Cleanout ritual. To prevent these kinds of annoying ghosting problems. AOKING school bags make that ritual way too easy because of their compartment design, which makes it effortless.
Here is a takeaway tip:
Place morning class materials at the bottom, and afternoon items near the top. Use one exterior pocket only for your lunchbox and water bottle. A single accident spill can ruin an entire term’s worth of notes.
Crossbody & Side Bags
People choose crossbody bags because they feel a sense of relaxation while using a one-sided bag compared to a traditional backpack. But these bag types are meant for essentials. There are important facts we need you to take into consideration.
First, you need to understand the “anti-theft” layer. Keep your phone and wallet in the pockets that feel closer to your body. Use a small pouch for tiny items like lip balm, paracetamol, and hair ties so they don’t mysteriously vanish when you search for them. Clip your keys to an inner ring. This is most important because searching inside a crossbody while standing in a queue is unnecessary.
Finally, the Balance!. Most important thing to discuss. Since the weight is one-shouldered, avoid carrying heavy water bottles. Leave the space and weight for essentials. Then the bag will give you the relaxation you deserve.
Pack smarter with AOKING
AOKING is more than just a bag brand! It’s made to match the Sri Lankan lifestyle. From school days to beach trips, our collection is designed to carry what you need in a simple and efficient way. You are now fully equipped to choose the right bag among our various bag types. Explore the full range of AOKING bags in Sri Lanka and find the one that suits your everyday journey.