What’s the difference between a backpack and a rucksack? Well, there are quite a few differences actually, both in style and in functionality. We’ve broken down some of the major differences ...

A team of Chinese researchers has developed a self-lightening backpack that allows users to carry heavy loads over long distances more easily. A typical backpack’s contents will move up and down ...

This makes wearing the bag more comfortable and dramatically aids users who carry heavy loads over long distances. Typically, loads within backpacks have nowhere to go when put on someone's back.

The excessive load causes children to lean forward ... that he suggests to mitigate the risks associated with heavy backpacks and promote better posture. Parents can take cognisance of the ...

The hidden dangers of heavy school backpacks include the unexpected hunch ... which causes their bodies to twist and compensate for the uneven load,” says Michal Oster, Head of Product ...

Nearly 7,000 American children were injured in 2001 by heavy loads in their backpacks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. A review of research since 1999 by the American ...

Background: Brachial plexus lesions as a consequence of carrying a heavy backpack have been reported ... To prevent brachial plexus lesions, backpack loads greater than 40 kg should be avoided.