ECHO has issued a recall for its ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers and replacement shoulder straps due to laceration and impact hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The StrapPack by Clakit solves the problem of getting access to your backpack without stopping. Backpacks are great for carrying things, but items in the pack are difficult to access without stopping ...

Available in many different designs, sizes, and materials, backpacks are one of the most popular types of bags today. Made to be durable enough for daily use, it can last several years, while its ...

Wearing a backpack of just 26 pounds can significantly decrease blood flow through your shoulder, down to your fingertips, and may result in a loss of fine motor control and increased fatigue, ...

SAN DIEGO, CA – More than 92 percent of the children in the U.S. carry backpacks. Typically the backpacks are loaded with almost one-fourth of the child’s body weight (22 percent) and worn with only ...

In some professions -- such as the military, firefighting and mountain rescue -- the load of a backpack may equal as much as 60 percent of adult body weight. A new study finds that even light loads ...