Each of the children has, faces the important stage of life of the offspring before the question: Which school backpackis the right one for my child? Of the satchel is today rather than just a means of transport for books and notebooks.
But how has the satchel evolved over the years and what is before you buy one schoolbagto pay attention?

Small history of the satchel

Of the satchel Originally known as a knapsack, it developed from a bag known as a knapsack, which was used by soldiers in the 17th century to transport food and equipment. If these backpacks were initially difficult to handle without a carrying system, especially in battle, one soon developed a bag that could be carried on the back with a carrying strap. The soldier thus had his hands free and still managed to move well.
As the 19th century came to an end, the concept of the soldier’s backpacker was also adopted for the promotion of school funds. The boxy satchels were made of linen and leather and very durable. The satchel were designed differently then, so the satchel for the boys were equipped with long flaps and rolling shutters, the model for girls had a shorter flap and crossed closure straps. Often the satchels for girls were also elaborately embroidered or painted with flower patterns and ornaments.
The square, leathery ones satchel were common until the 70s. Only in 1975 Scout became the first light satchel made of lightweight fabric on the market. Since the market launch of the first Scout satchel, the model has been constantly evolving. At first only in colors for girls or boys, the Pfälzische pocket manufacturer and market leader Scout hired more than 10 million satchels in a variety of designs. Particularly popular motifs are horse motifs for girls and knapsacks with car design for boys. The assortment is rounded off with further school means like among other things gym bag, Purse, umbrellawhich are offered in matching design to the satchel.
The square satchels, which are solemnly worn by the new schoolchildren on the first day of school, are mostly known in the German-speaking countries. In the US, such boxy satchels are not needed, as most school supplies can be left in spurts at school. American students use light weight Backpacksfor transporting the few resources that need to be brought from home to school.

What to consider before buying a satchel?

Standard DIN 58124
Just when the school starts for the next generation, the question arises, which satchel model is right for the child? The market is difficult to understand for inexperienced parents.
The suitability of each satchel is regulated in Germany by the standard DIN 58124. This DIN standard regulates the safety suitability of the Ranzens. Before buying, make sure that the desired satchel meets the standard DIN 58124. Standardized satchels have at least 20% fluorescent surface on the front and sides and 10% retroreflective surface. This is for the safety of your child when he has to go to school in the dim light.
Furthermore, the DIN standard regulates that the satchel must be stable and waterproof, as well as of low weight to relieve the small back. The straps must be at least 4 cm wide and adjustable to comply with the standard.

The right seat
Before you buy a satchel, your child should wear the possible satchel once on his back. Each child is different, what fits the one child does not have to fit your offspring yet.
Make sure that the satchel is flush with the child’s shoulders, that the shoulder straps are not cut and easily adjusted. In addition, the child must also be able to move his head freely while wearing the satchel.

Ample space
A good satchel has enough space for all school materials and ideally also offers closable side pockets for Bottleand Lunch box,

pollutants
Inform yourself in advance that the preferred satchel is free of pollutants. The attached plastic parts may contain carcinogenic plasticisers that endanger the child’s health.