Classification and modern assortment of backpacks

Abstract

Introduction. The range of backpacks is very wide and includes a large number of varie­ties. Today, a backpack is a versatile and indi­spensable accessory that has found application in all areas of modern life. Having a fairly simple design, a backpack allows you to conveniently place your personal belongings, while leaving your hands free.

Problem. The modern range of backpacks manufactured by domestic manufacturing enter­prises or imported is quite complex and diverse, which indicates the need to develop a classi­fication.

The article aims at developing a classi­fycation of backpacks and characterizing their range.

Results. Backpacks are classified under UCGFEA in product heading 4202, where the main features are the type and material from which they are made.

The authors proposed a classifycation of back­packs, taking into account the levels of taxo­nomy, which are divided into higher and lower levels. At the highest level, taxonomic categories are given – section, class, species. The highest taxonomic category is the section. Since the main classification feature is the purpose, backpacks belong to the section "goods for sports and active recreation" and the subsection "equipment for tourism and mountai­neering". They are included in the class "special equipment for tourists, climbers, cavers" and the subclass "with a front surface made of textile materials/leather", so the lower level of classi­fication includes such categories as type and variety.

Taking into account the prestige and price of backpacks, the authors have built a pyramid of brand values according to J.-C. Kapfer, where all trademarks (brands) are divided into four types, namely Brand, Premium brand, Luxury brand, and Griffe.

Conclusions. The developed and presented classification of backpacks shows that the range of these products is complex and can include at least 10 classification features.