Study on Poorly Fitting Backpacks

It turns out that weight is not the only concern when carrying a backpack. According to this article, incorrectly fitting a backpack may cause pain in the neck, shoulders, upper back and lower back.

According to a release from the American Chiropractic Association, backpacks are a "leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents."

Find out how to correctly fit a hiking backpack.