2006-06-17 17:36:58 · 15 answers · asked by teambargain 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Thanks to all that answered. It's hard to choose and I think most of you deserve the points, too bad I can't break them up.
2006-06-19 11:57:28 · update #1
Yes there really should. I have had a lot of back problems with my back because of my back back. There should really be a limit. I actually busted three of my backpacks because it was to heavy.
There are some tips I have heard of using...such as packing correctly, always using both sholder straps, and selecting the right backback for you.
To pack your bookbag correctly, always put the hevier things in the back. Also, always only bring home the things you need that night.
The way to select the correct backback is to just think about your load. If you have a lighter load, than just a two shoulder strapped backpack is good. If you have a heavier load, maybe one with a hip strap would be good for you. Also, if possible get a rolling back back. They are a lot easier to carry and dont hurt your back.
2006-06-17 17:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by You Are My Sunshine<333 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. There have been numerous studies documenting how much someone should carry on their back/shoulders, and how much people actually do carry. Negative effects of an overly heavy backpack could include pain and other health issues with the neck, shoulders, and back. Manufacturers need to specify how much someone can safely carry for the people's own good. It's nice to no and poses no inconvenience to those who could care less how much they carry in a backpack, so why not?
2006-06-18 00:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they do have weight restrictions on backpacks, will they reduce the weight and size of textbooks? There are times when I need to carry at least thrity pounds of books for my classes. I just wish they weren't so bulky and created pressure points against my back.
2006-06-18 10:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for school kids, absolutely. they carry at least 30-40#s of books and gear a day, and there is no support in the packs sold as "bookbags". if it's for backpacking and you have a frame and straps, then there is only the limit that you can safely carry.
2006-06-18 00:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by eyebtired 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Doctors have had an increase in the number of yung patients comingto them with back problems and we even had children who wound up in back braces because of the damage caused by carrying too much in their book bags.
2006-06-18 00:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure..on there somewhere when you buy it
and how much you can take on a plane or something like that. ?
I've heard there's a limit of 70lbs international - total!
2006-06-18 00:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. I'm starting 5th grade and my backpack kills me. When I get home, I ask my mom for a massage. (I'm serious.)
2006-06-18 00:42:03 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have back problems now because of my high school years.
2006-06-18 00:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what...i carried 120 pounds of gear in my pack 83 miles through the canadian wilderness in 7 days and my back felt fine wieght restrictions wtf that person needs to die
2006-06-18 00:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by lots_of_pie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, the weight at which it tears open or knocks you on your back.
2006-06-18 00:42:09 · answer #10 · answered by Firstd1mension 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋