Ergonomic Products

What the Manufacturer Says

The BackTpack is an ergonomic carrying system for school, travel, hiking and every day use. Designed by a physical therapist to relieve back and neck pain, improve balance and promote good posture. BackTpack is a revolutionary carrying system that through everyday carrying habits, uses the vertical force of gravity for training proper alignment of the skeleton in the way the body was designed to function. It allows you to stand, walk and sit with your spine and head tall and your shoulders relaxed in a healthy "T" posture. These postural habits will contribute to lifelong healthy movement and a strong skeleton.

Common backpacks require you to lean or pull forward to compensate for the load on the back. This posture has led to countless back, neck and shoulder problems. Since the load of the BackTpack is balanced and aligned with your natural axis, no compensation is necessary. The body's response is only to strengthen a tall posture while the load feels much lighter to the wearers.

Specifications

Weight loading is vertical to allow for good vertical posture
Side bags balance your load and remain accessible at your sides if you choose to remove shoulder straps
Accessible compartments whether you sit, stand or walk
Adjustable shoulder straps secured in place by an adjustable sternum strap, so they never fall off your shoulders
Adjustable sit strap transfers the weight to the thighs without removing shoulder straps
Padded bottom and side panel (against your body) for durability and comfort with multiple pockets inside and out
- 2 cell phone pockets, one in front of each side bag
- Pen pockets inside each compartment
- Large zippered pocket inside each compartment
- Large open-topped pockets with Velcro closure against your body on each bag
- Small outside "cargo" pockets with outer mesh on the Right, solid on the Left
Constructed of lightweight, durable, water resistant rip-stop nylon fabric
Several model options for kids and adults from 4’0” to 6’3”
Limited one year warranty
View PDF of Fit instructions for BackTpack

Model Options & Features - view PDF of Model Comparisons

BackTpack 1

Adjusts for most people from 4'4" to 6'3"
Side bags are sized 13"L x 13"H x 3"W
Pocket handles for easy carrying by hand
Magnetic pocket closures
(NOTE: Magnetic closures could, under rare circumstances, alter or erase data on credit cards, tape cassettes, floppy disks, or other magnetic media.)

BackTpack 2 Regular

Fits most people from 4'4" to 6'3"
Side bags are sized 14"L x 13"H x 3"W
Water bottle holders in each pouch
Key clip
Headphone port
Velcro pocket closures (No magnetic closures)
Best size for notebook computers
Belt loops for optional hip loading
Fit recommendations: will fit people up to 6'3" who are narrow through the shoulders and back and will fit people as short as 4'4" who are stocky through the shoulders and back.

BackTpack 2 Small

For small persons or those with narrow build, adjusts for most heights 4' to 6'
Narrower through the shoulders and back (back panel is 1" narrower and 1" shorter than standard size)
Sidebags are 13"L x 13"H x 3"W
All features as described for BackTpack 2 Regular
Velcro pocket closures (No magnetic closures)
Belt loops for optional hip loading
Available in navy and khaki

BackTpack 3 Small - NEW!

State of the art crinkle nylon fabric (sturdier, quieter)
For small persons or those with narrow build, adjusts for most heights 4' to 6'
Narrower through the shoulders and back (back panel 1" narrower and 1" shorter than standard size)
Sidebags are 13"long, 3"wide, 13"high
Water bottle holders inside each pouch
Key clip & Headphone port
Velcro pocket closures
Belt loops for optional hip loading
Pocket handles for easy carrying by hand, with sewn-on Velcro fastener for holding bag together when not worn
Heavy duty construction; bounce tested with 50-pound load for 48 hours

BackTpack Standard size will be available in 2009

*The BackTpack is now APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) endorsed, View the press release.

Customer comments

"I just found a remarkable packing and travel product. This is an instant hit, and it's going on my A-List of recommended products. It's called the BackTpack."

- Mike Adams, the Health Ranger

"When I used the conventional backpack, I experienced back pain frequently, and was always overloading my backpack with books and binders. Within the first three days of using the BackTpack, my back pain was almost entirely gone, and has since completely disappeared. I can also carry the same amount, without walking around hunched over. I would recommend the BackTpack to everyone, especially to those experiencing any sort of back pain."
- Connor C

"After two poor-outcome lumbar back surgeries in four years, I found out on my own how difficult it is to carry possessions in a traditional backpack, purse, briefcase or bag. The BackTpack is just great! I can wear it in the car, keep it on when I sit, load and unload when it's on, and even carry my laptop without low back pain. I haven't had any problems with thoracic or cervical strain, and no difficulty changing positions while wearing it. I have already been talking to patients and friends about the BackTpack, because my personal experience with it has been so positive. I hope to get my four children out of their unwieldy backpacks soon, and have encouraged them to try the BackTpack."
- Marilyn Fraser, M.D.

"I love how the pack feels on. My old backpack hurt my back. I also like the pockets and all the different colors are fun!"
- Corey B

"More weight feels like less weight. I have no more back pain. It used to hurt when I had tons of stuff in my backpack. I can do sprints with it on. I used to have to take my backpack off to run. I like the pockets. It is something new at our school and other people want them. I stand up straight instead of slouched."

- Kevin M