While this backpack might not have won the “Cool Award” just yet, the BackTpack offers a good ergonomic alternative to the standard backpack.

As mentioned in an prior post (Backpack: How much is too much?), the weight you’re carrying and how it’s distributed have a significant impact on your posture and comfort. When holding a bag in one hand or over one shoulder, the tendency is to compensate by leaning towards the opposite side of the load. A similar phenomenon can happen when carrying a backpack. The tendency is to raise the shoulders and lean forward, especially with an ill-fitting bag or when carrying too much weight.

The BackTpack offers a revolutionary design to the standard backpack by dividing and distributing the load on each side of the body. Keeping the load close to the body and more at waist level allows you to maintain a more erect posture when walking.

Leaving your back free, you can comfortably wear this bag when sitting. This can expedite your morning commute and help get the kids in and out of the car more effectively – with their bags strapped on from the moment they leave the house.
This bag design also allows you to squeeze in a packed bus without knocking over all the other passengers. You can wear it on a motorcycle or bicycle — just make sure to adjust it so that it doesn’t impede with your leg motion. And as opposed to your standard backpack, the BackTpack’s compartments are easily accessible while sitting or moving.

The bag comes in various sizes fitting children and adults ranging in height from 4’0” to 6’3”. Well-padded shoulder, chest and waist straps are easy to adjust for your comfort and optimal fit.

Remember that your BackTpack should weigh no more than 15% of your body weight — the less the better — and the weight of your load should be equally distributed to each side.

So wear your BackTpack, “walk tall” and be a trend setter!