Sports and everyday backpacks
Between classes, work and evening training, your backpack often sits on your shoulders all day: it needs to fit your laptop, clothes and gym shoes without mixing everything up.
Player bag with a shoe compartment, everyday model with a pocket for a laptop or bag in team colours: first compare the storage, then the style.
Shoe compartment and ball net: the player's backpack
A sports backpack is recognised by its separate compartments. The Six Wings from Erima, about twenty-five litres, hides a lower compartment for shoes and a removable ball net, with mesh side pockets for a water bottle. The Pro backpack from Kempa keeps a ball net outside, and the Essential from Hummel adds a lower compartment and two mesh pockets.
These models prevent gym soles from dirtying clean clothes, and they carry the ball without taking up space for other items.
Computer, classes, office: the week's backpack
The everyday backpack focuses on comfort and protection for a laptop. The Day Office from Eastpak has a dedicated space for a laptop, padded straps and a cushioned back. The Padded Pak'r and Day Pak'r from the brand opt for the classic look, while the Out Of Office is designed as a work backpack. For training, add a shoe bag or choose a sports backpack alongside.
Adjusting a loaded backpack without hurting your back
Tighten both straps so that the backpack stays high, close to your back, and place heavy items against you rather than at the bottom of the front pocket. A backpack that hangs on your lower back pulls on your shoulders with every step. Always wear it on both shoulders, even for a short trip.
Eastpak, Hummel, Erima: the backpacks to spot
- Eastpak, founded in Boston making bags for the US army, mainly offers the Day Office and the Pak'r, in a wide range of colours.
- Hummel focuses on the Essential, available in several team colours.
- Erima has designed the Six Wings for the player, complete with its shoe compartment.
- Kempa features the Pro backpack, with an external ball net.
- Errea offers the Lynos, a team backpack.
- adidas rounds off the selection with versatile sports backpacks.
Sports bags, ball bags, wheeled bags: the neighbouring luggage
To carry more than just a backpack, sports bags provide weekend volume. Equipment managers will find joy on the ball bags side. For travel by coach or plane, wheeled bags can be pulled along behind you. All the luggage is just a click away.
Finding a cheap sports backpack
Models from previous collections appear on the luggage clearance page. During sales, the equipment sales page gathers bags at reduced prices, and Black Friday has its own luggage on sale.
Frequently asked questions
What volume of backpack for going to training?
About twenty to thirty litres is enough for an outfit, a towel, a water bottle and a pair of shoes. Beyond that, a sports bag will be more practical to fill.
Can you put a laptop and shoes in the same backpack?
Yes, as long as they each have their own compartment. Slide shoes into a fabric bag if the model doesn't have a dedicated pocket.
How to avoid smells in a sports backpack?
Empty it when you get home, dry the outfit separately and leave the backpack open overnight. Mesh pockets ventilate better than a closed fabric.
Is a backpack suitable for a child playing handball?
Yes, if the volume remains suitable for their size and the straps can be adjusted short enough. A bag that's too big encourages them to overfill it.
Does an Eastpak backpack go in the washing machine?
Check the label on your model. Generally, hand washing with lukewarm water and air drying preserves the shape of the backpack better.
