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 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 ...

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 ...

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As we enter the fall hiking season, we may find ourselves carrying the bare necessities in a heavy backpack: a sleeping bag, a can of bug spray, a small stove, or even a case of White Claw. Until now, ...

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 ...

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This is an installment of Cautionary Tales, an ongoing series about lessons learned the hard way in the Alaska outdoors. As I hiked through the brush, I extended my left hand behind me to make sure my ...

Photo: David Pierini/Cult of Mac Red flags go up for me when a shoulder bag or backpack is described as having a “minimalist” design. Minimalist is code for “won’t carry all my crap.” However, in the ...

PHILADELPHIA – Old Saint Nick might very well be able to run from rooftop to rooftop without reindeer this year, if only he carried toys in a backpack like the one developed by biologists at the ...