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Here's why the weight of your child's backpack matters

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As summer comes to a close and students strap on their backpacks for school, experts warn parents should be mindful of how much their kids’ bookbags weigh. When it comes to backpacks ...
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Limit kid's backpack to 20 percent of their body weight.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Consumer reports found a child's backpack can weigh upwards of 30 pounds which sports medicine doctors say is enough to cause lifelong back problems. “We tend to fall into making ...

I thought Peak Design's 45L backpack would be too big until I started travelling with it

The main drawback of the Travel Backpack is its weight. At 2.05kg (4.5lb), it’s far from lightweight, and combined with its ...
Military.com

Ask Stew: Is Rucking with a Weight Vest the Same as with a Backpack?

Walking with a weight vest is a new fitness trend in 2025. If walking is too easy for you and you are not up for running, add weight. You will burn more calories than walking and build overall ...