What is a backpack? How did backpacks appear?

A backpack is more than just an accessory. It's your mobile office, your mini wardrobe, your portable library and your trusted friend when you're travelling. It always knows what you might need. It patiently carries everything we put in it. And never complains, even when we overstuff it to the brim, adding things we've long forgotten about ourselves. And he tactfully keeps quiet about the books we'll never read, of course.

A bit of history: from animal skins to company logos

Today, the backpack is a trendy comfort item. But the history of the backpack dates back to ancient times. That's when people realised, ‘Hey, it's kind of uncomfortable to carry all these rocks in your hands!’ So the idea arose to take an animal skin, tie it on the back - and voila! The stone-age backpack is ready.

Ancient people carried food on their backs, wrapping it in animal skins. After all, their hands were busy with more important things - holding a spear and avoiding predators. Thus, the great-great-grandfather of the rucksack was invented as a means of energy conservation: you carry a mammoth fillet on your back, and at the same time you are always ready to defend yourself from something toothy that you meet on the way to the cave. True, such backpacks did not have orthopaedic backs and fashionable prints. But if GoPack backpacks had existed back then, they would have won the hearts of hunters for sure.

Roman legionaries wore ‘hiking backpacks’

It seems strange, but ancient Roman soldiers were already using an ancient and primitive prototype of travelling backpacks! Their accessories were a simple construction of sticks and cloth, but could hold everything they needed for military treks. They certainly didn't have modern comfort straps or reflective elements. They were also bulky and heavy.

Medieval rucksack: the companion of knights and pilgrims

Imagine a medieval city: merchants laying out goods, pilgrims travelling to holy places, and knights preparing for the next tournament. And each of them could have a kind of backpack over their shoulders. Even in those times it was a necessary attribute not only for ordinary people, but also for aristocrats.

Something that resembled a modern rucksack was carried by medieval pilgrims on their way to holy places. It was a simple bag with a rope tied on the back. But inside was everything needed for a long journey, from bread to candles.

New times: great-backpacks - involved in battles and revolutions

During the revolutions and Napoleonic wars, the backpack got a second wind thanks to the soldiers. Military satchels became an important part of the equipment as they allowed to carry heavy supplies of food, clothing and weapons while leaving their hands free. They were made of canvas or leather. Although they did not have back pads or ergonomic straps like modern models, soldiers valued them for their reliability. This was the beginning of the backpack as a means of carrying important items over long distances.

The backpack in modern times: from practical to stylish

The 20th century was a real take-off for backpacks. In the first half of the century they were mostly practical: backpacks were worn by workers and travellers. But after the Second World War there was a real backpack boom. And then they started to be used en masse to carry books and notebooks to school.

Nowadays, the GoPack brand creates modern, updated, functional models. They already have comfortable backrests, additional pockets and stylish decorative elements.

How did the backpack become a fashion trend?

In the 20th century, the backpack made a leap in the fashion industry. At first it was a purely utilitarian accessory for mountaineers and tourists, but over time it was discovered by everyone. Designers realised, ‘What if we make it stylish too?’ And now everyone has their own backpack, with which they can go to the mountains, to cafes and to work.

The modern backpack: style, comfort and technology

In the 21st century, the backpack has finally become a universal attribute, used in all conditions - from offices to travelling. Modern GoPack backpacks are not only about functionality. They mix everything: comfort, reliability, affordability and aesthetics. People choose backpacks that emphasise their style and help them express themselves. The GoPack brand combines practicality with modern design, ideal for studying, active holidays and for daily activities in the big city.

What's the secret?

The main secret of the GoPack backpack is its versatility. It doesn't care if you're a traveller, a student, or just someone who carries a book just in case. It's a symbol of freedom of movement and the ability to always have everything that matters with you. The anatomical design with anatomical straps and a chest strap allows you to distribute your weight evenly and avoid the feeling that all the load falls on one shoulder.

The backpack as part of your personality

What you carry with you can tell more than any psychological test. Each of us has a set of important things that we always carry with us: some of us carry a notebook and pen to write down ideas, and some of us carry a camera to capture every important moment. If you carry books in your rucksack, you are an intellectual who is always looking for new knowledge. But if there's room for fitness bands and a bottle of water, it signals your love of sports. A laptop and a bunch of charging cables? Congratulations, you're the hard-working professional who's constantly connected. Or someone who can carry an art kit with them so they can spend every spare minute creating.

A GoPack backpack is more than just storage for your stuff. It shows who you are, what you do for a living, and what's really important to you.