Backpack Safety
* Pack light. A backpack should never weigh more than 10-20% of the student's body weight.
* Organize the pack to make use of all compartments and pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.
* Choose a pack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
* Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles and may increase curvature of the spine.
