Backpack Safety

Pack light – a backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent 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.