Penn researchers have announced details for a suspended-load ergonomic backpack that reduces the force of a backpack's load on the wearer by 86 percent, allowing wearers to run far more comfortably ...

A new school year is a great time to review backpack safety for parents and students. Backpacks can be incredibly handy but, if worn or used incorrectly, can cause muscle strain, joint pain and back ...

A prototype backpack gathers energy from walking and uses it to power small electronics, while making loads feel lighter. (Photo via Courthouse News courtesy of ACS Nano 2021) In addition to charging ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — It's not unusual to see little kids with giant backpacks, sometimes even tilting forward to keep from falling over backward. While most parents know to lighten up the load, what ...

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 ...