We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've all experienced the phenomenon at one time or another. We pack our bags full of stuff, and then we have the privilege of carrying all of ...

Parents have raised concerns about the excessive weight of elementary-school students’ backpacks, saying children struggle to breathe under the strain. The Liberty Times (sister paper of the Taipei ...

Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

Emily Grow, 16, carried 12 pounds of books and papers on her back. In her hand was 5 pounds of, "Oh gosh, the world." The Rainier Junior/Senior High School junior peeked in her purse, and looked ...

Many of us wear backpacks whenever we leave home, so it's worth being safe. From kindergarten to high school to our first job or a big trip, we carry our lives in our backpacks. But while they’re ...