The History of Backpack             
 

   

 Invention of backpack was back than was very important as it eased  the process of carrying things from one place to another.Years ago,hikers struggled under cumbersome,ill-fittings packs.This made the hours spent traipsing through the woods spent traipsing through the woods miserable. Over time, pack technology has gotten better. Let’s take a look.

1878: Merriam Knapsack

Henry Miriam developed one of the first functional knapsacks for the U.S. military. He used sheet metal in order to reduce the weight that had to be carried around during missions.

1914:Haversacks

The start of World War I brought the need for improved military backpacks called Haversacks. These bags strapped on the upper and lower back and held ammo, canteens, and other equipment for the U.S. military.

1922:Trapper Nelson

Lloyd F. Nelson designed a backpack with a rigid frame for hiking that he called the Trapper Nelson. The original bag was carried along for his hike across Alaska and was made from, no kidding, sticks and seal skins! Thankfully, it was mass produced in canvas two years later.

1938:zippered backpack

The first zippered backpack was created by Gerry Cunningham in Boulder, Colorado. He didn't like how other rucksacks slid around his back, so he used his father's sewing machine to create a nylon bag with zippers instead.



1950: Cotton Bag

A man named Åke Nordin created a cotton bag with a wooden frame that could be held higher on the back and carried through the mountains. Later, he started a company named Fjällräven, which still sells trendy bags like the one pictured here to this day.

1960:streamlined backpack

A new streamlined backpack called the Alice made its debut during the Vietnam War. This bag was strong enough to carry heavy items and featured multiple departments that could be opened by loosening metal straps.

1980: Harvard's bookstores

                                       


A Harvard law student sent a suggestion to L.L. Bean to start selling bags to carry heavy books. They happily obliged with the Book Pack, which found its way shortly after to Harvard's bookstores.

Mid 2000s:Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment

                                                             

The military introduced the MOLLIE backpack, also known as Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. It was a standard supply for troops during the Iraq War, featuring durable nylon straps for maximum comfort.

NOW:

                           

By now we can see that how much of change has appear in bags for the convenience of human beings . We as innovators keep trying different types of design to improve our lifestyle and make our tomorrow better.
 
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