choose: SHOULDER BAGS or BACKPACK?

@nengs10 (3180)
Philippines
May 7, 2007 6:58am CST
When you were still in school, what do you prefer? Why?
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29 responses
@raredog (743)
• Philippines
7 May 07
I would definitely choose the backpack. Im a biker and it is very comfy to have my things at the back with both of my arms can freely move.
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• Philippines
7 May 07
backpack - im more comfy here! ;)
yep! I also choose backpacks more than a shoulder bag. you can rarely see me with a hand bag/shoulder bag. ha ha! its only for some occasions for me he he!
• India
7 May 07
when i was in school i carried boxes made of aluminium or leather suitcases it used to be so boring... now a days the young children of today's generation can have a pick of different bags they can carry Mickey Donald bags, Richie Rich bags ,Spiderman bags , rather Pokemon bags or Barbie bags .... whereas we had no such choices to make... how i wish we were children again ... now we use lots of shoulder bags but we always look for fancy stuff to accesorise our daily life and bring a change in otherwise routine mundane life . we carry heart shaped bags, Golden/silverbags embroided bags, Jute /Bead workdone Bags /pouches etc...
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@djbtol (5493)
• United States
7 May 07
When I was in college as an engineering student (hold on to your hat) I used a brief case. Probably don't see many of them around anymore. Worked for me. Thanks for asking. Have a nice day.
@lafavorito (2959)
• Philippines
7 May 07
jansport - Jansport is a famous brand of backpack in our country
I prefer Backpacks because the weight of the contents inside (notebook, books) are equally distributed to my shoulders. I have scoliosis and shoulder bags only alleviate the pain of my spine and back muscles.
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@yuriii (150)
• Hong Kong
7 May 07
I am in school now, and I prefer the shoulder bags.Because it is much easier to get things in the bag...
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@a_ce_e (1422)
• Philippines
7 May 07
At college i still prefer backpack, coz i always bring my pants and shirt in school. I hate wearing our school uniform which is mini skirt and blouse, so uncomfortable for me. Whenever i passed the guard i go directly to the comfort room to change my clothes hehehe. So backpack is the best.
@teison2 (5921)
• Norway
7 May 07
When I was in high school I had a back pack, because we had a lot to carry every day. We did not have lockers at school. When I was in University/college I had a shoulderbag, as we only had a little bit to bring back and forth every day.
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@mskzalameda (4023)
• Philippines
7 May 07
to tell you the truth, I am more comfortable with a backpack. Shoulder bags are very small, I can't put books on it while back packs are not. I am a lazy person and always forget things so backpack is the mighty solution for me because whilst its at my back, ts just okay with me unlike the shoulder bags who will be away from you for some time. well, we all have our different point of views about here. ;)
• Nigeria
7 May 07
shoulder pack are more prefferable to me ifind it difficult sometimes with back packs simply because in some occasion where u put bulky goods in it u wount fill comfortable especially in times of running u can't run with back packs but with shoulders pack u will just hang it in ur shoulder and thats all. i feel more comfortable with that. but as u said everybody has his/her own point point of view i agree but to be specific i think shoulders pack are more prefferble
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• Philippines
8 May 07
yes I agree with you two.. it also depends on the person handling the bag on where he or she is comfortable. it also depends on the get up of that person. thanks.. ;)
• India
7 May 07
I feel children enjoy the backpacks as both thiir hands are free to play with or they can carry their water bottles or other story books or some other project work in their tiny hands.
@vikki_p (256)
• Philippines
7 May 07
it usually depends on my outfit hehe, we dont have a uniform in college so i'd have to plan what clothes to wear and what bag that fits hehe.. but usually, i'd use shoulder bags and use back pack when i have to bring books ;)
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• Philippines
7 May 07
i still prefer shoulder bags because it is small and compact unlike big bulky back packs. now in college i don't use shoulder bags often. i use sling bags
@DawGwath (1042)
• Romania
7 May 07
Backpacks. They're safe, comfortable and secure. 100% efficiency.
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@mkmsam531 (267)
• Philippines
7 May 07
When i was in high school, i was using a backpack. It is comfortable, can accommodate lot of things and efficient.
• United States
7 May 07
I have always had back pain becasu eone shoulder was higher than the other nd on leg was slightly shorter so It cause my disk to rub teh wrong way. By sophmore year in high school I stopped carrying a book bag all together. If I had to it would be sholder babck, becasu ethe backpack put to much strain on my back. But I prrefer to just carry my book sno matter how big or how many
• Philippines
7 May 07
Definitely shoulder bag because I still want to look stylish even when I'm in school. I have a lot of shoulder bags that also matches with my accessories because my day in school is always a color coded day, making school really fun.
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
4 Apr 08
I love backpack considering the number of books and notebooks I have to bring everyday! Its more comfortable for me when both my hands are empty and i can walk freely and comfortably!
@franxexces (1096)
• Philippines
9 May 07
In my elementary years I used a stroller so I won't carry the load and my back won't hurt. We had lots of books back then. When I reached high shool we had lockers in school so the load is less heavy. I'd alternately use my backpacks and shoulder bags. It depends on my mood but often times I use my backpack.. Oh I need to state my reason.. I prefer using the backpack because it has two slings.. One for my right shoulder and one for my left so that would make the weight of my things less heavy since it would balance. Now that I am in college I prefer not bringing a bag but really it's difficult for a girl not to bring a bag. I envy the boys. Still I alternately use my backpack and my shoulder bag.. I also use sling bags now! It depends on the color and the type of clothes I'm wearing.
• Philippines
9 May 07
backpack/knapsack - bag for school!
a forgot to add the photo..
@add_im (2712)
• Philippines
16 May 07
During my school days from Elementary to Highschool I do use backpacks then, but when I'm in my College years 'till I got married...I'm now then using handbags or shoulder bags for a change, LOL :-)
@alexigne (903)
• Philippines
30 Mar 08
When i was high school, i use back pack but when i turn to college,even i have a lot of stuff,i use shoulder bag. Backpack doesn't look good while wearing skirt.
@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
6 Apr 08
I dont usually use bags when I was in school, I did manage to hand carry all my books needed for the day. But if I were to choose from the two, I preferred backpack.
• Sweden
6 Aug 08
When i was in school i prefer to have backpack coz you can put as many book as you have hehehe..and also that what i like before but now you never see me wearing backpack.