We spoke with Chris Horton, product line manager for Osprey Packs, about how to properly fit and load a backpack for a pain-free hike. I’ve done a handful of long hikes in past years, like the ...

Choosing a backpack is about more than finding the right color or cool design. An incorrectly fitted school backpack can cause early spinal damage. Picking the right backpack is important to a student ...

You’ve got the drive for adventure, but there’s something holding you back. It’s digging into your shoulders and literally dragging you down. That old backpack. It’s just not cutting it anymore. Time ...

If misfit, overloaded or worn incorrectly, backpacks may cause undue stress on a child’s back and shoulders. Misha T Kwasniewski Centre Daily Times, file Have you looked at your child’s backpack ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As kids kick off the new school year, make sure their back is protected. Backpacks aren't just about the look or style -- they should also fit well and be worn correctly. "I ...

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Packs come in many styles and sizes. Finding out how to fit and choose a hiking backpack that’s right for you depends first on how much you’ll be carrying and how well a pack fits. Main image: A gear ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - With back-to-school season here your kids may want a trendy new backpack, but UW Health officials say the fit is more important than the style. Dr. Lindsey Boyke says the ...

If you’ll be buying a new backpack for your student this fall, you might want to heed the advice of Mari Rodrigues, merchandising manager of online retailereBags.com: • Single-strap canvas messenger ...