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Profile of a Child Book Bag User - The Point Man

By Chris Adams, About.com

The Point Man moves the bag from point A to point B, then back to point A. Trips back to the bag for resupply may happen frequently. Moving the entire bag from the base station happens only as a last resort.

Location Changes

  • To the locker
  • Back home

Stowage Needs

  • Fits easily into a locker without snagging or crushing contents
  • Access to contents without removing the bag from the locker is a plus
  • Easily removing contents to stow in the locker at the beginning of the day and discarding the bag until the end of the day is another stowage solution
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  • A side opening backpack provides easy access to items while stowed in a locker.
  • A satchel is a good solution. It often can be stowed on its side providing complete access to the inner compartments without removing it from the locker.
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  • A backpack with separate access compartments. Organization makes retrieval more efficient.
  • A large mouth backpack or duffel bag. A large opening provides better access.

Other Ergonomic Considerations

  • Size and snag are minor consideration since stowage and retrieval are only performed once per day, but it may be the deciding factor. The key points are to make sure the bag fits into the locker, cubby or stowage container and there are not excessive features that may get snagged.

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