Description

Two large compartments, one on either side

Crinkle nylon or rip-stop fabric
Padded bottoms and side panels against your body for durability and comfort
Briefcase handles for easy carrying by hand, with Velcro or snap fastener for holding handles together
Loops or sleeves for optional-use hip-loading belt
Heavy duty construction; bounce tested with 22.5 kg load for 48 hours

Multiple pockets inside and out

2 exterior cell phone pockets (Model 3)
1 exterior cell phone pocket (Model 3.1)
Pen pockets inside each compartment
Large zippered pocket inside each compartment
Large open-topped pockets
Small outside pockets on the right and left
2 inside bottle holders, one in each side-bag (Model 3)
1 exterior bottle holder (Model 3.1)
Velcro or snap closures

Adjustable shoulder straps

Padded for comfort
Secured in place by an adjustable sternum strap, so they never fall off your shoulders

Adjustable LAP-STRAP

This unique feature is essential for spinal health because the spine is already compressed in sitting and should not be loaded further. When you sit or squat while wearing the bag, the LAP-STRAP immediately transfers the weight of the bags off the shoulders and spine and onto the thighs without having to remove the shoulder straps. This prevents unhealthy load-bearing through a flexed (rounded) spine.
Allows bags to remain accessible at your sides if you choose to remove shoulder straps while seated.

Briefcase Handles

Fastens together for easy transport when not worn, and to prevent the side-bags from getting twisted.
Velcro fastener (Model 3)

Snap fastener (Model 3.1)

Hip-loading Belt

For long-distance carrying, heavier loads, or for certain types of spinal pathology. NOTE: For greatest postural benefits, we recommend carrying most of the weight through the shoulders and spine so that the body knows to stand tall against that force.
Included

Headphone port

One on left side-bag (Model 3)
One on each side-bag (Model 3.1)

Hang loop for storage on a hook

Key fob

Bike light attachment on back panel (Model 3.1)

Not "small" at all ! Fit a pack of A4 paper vertically or horizontally in it.

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Reviews

Sister Hilda – 2015-06-16

After wearing my BackTpack^®, I will never wear a regular backpack again. After two years it shows minimal wear and tear, and I have used it every day. I have used it for my mile-long walk to work, for travel to art lessons, and as my only luggage on plane trips. I love it!

Queen Ladybug – 2015-10-02

After wearing/using my BackTpack^® for one day, I have noticed a significant reduction in pain associated with carrying a handbag/purse and materials for work. Previously, I used/would carry a purse and backpack. Quality material and assembly….worth the price!

Tom Keating – 2015-10-22

I bought the BackTpack^® several years ago and have used it as a work bag, travel bag, and bike bag. It works. It’s lightweight yet really durable. Over a period of years the only significant issue was a chest clip that needed replacing and the company sent me one as soon as I told them about it. The thing I like the most though is the fact that it’s really helped prevent some back and shoulder problems I was having that were in good part due to carrying too heavy of a backpack. The way the BackTpack ^® balances the load and avoids stressing my shoulders is awesome. And it works great as an airline carry-on because it holds a bunch of stuff but still fits really nicely under an airline seat. Sweet.

Jaxan Kay – Daily BackTpack^® user for 3-4 years

I love my BackTpack^®! It has improved my life in so many ways. You don’t realize just how much of a difference it makes until you transfer the items from your traditional backpack into the BackTpack ^®. It’s equivalent in weight and yet it it feels so much lighter! There are times I hardly even notice it is there. I have used it for 3-4 years now and it is showing no structural wear. This is truly amazing!! I mean seriously! What products out there in this day and age last longer than 2 years? Especially with daily use/abuse! I’ve loaded up the bag to the brim and ran with it on and… well… lets just say I have no doubts in the “Bounce tested for 48 hours” claim. I just bought two more bags because I want the upgrade to the BackTpack ^® 4 and a different color, not because I need to replace the bag any time soon!

I really cannot say enough good things about this bag. It takes a little getting use to at first – you have to get the knack for balancing the two sides of the bag – but once you get a feel for that, your life can begin a new chapter! Just kidding, that is a little too dramatic, but seriously! Buy this bag!

You can also wear a backpack with it too which I think is pretty cool. I haven’t had to do this very often but it has come in handy a few times when I have had to carry more than normal.

Lastly I just want to say how much I appreciate the customer service. I ordered up two new bags and Marilyn emailed me back alerting me to a Canadian distributor that would allow me to avoid the considerable customs costs! I don’t know about you, but I get tired of being taken advantage of as a consumer so it is nice to see someone that cares! In my opinion, everything from the design to the lasting quality of this product shows care and consideration! Maybe I am going overboard with positivity on this product, but I don’t care! Buy this bag and then tell everyone you know to buy one too!

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FEATURE COMPARISON SHEET

	Basic School	Basic School	Basic School	Premium Highly Adjustable	Pre-School
SKU	BTP31s	BTP3-1S-01	BTP32	BTP4-100	BTP-M11
	BTP32s	BTP3-1S-02		BTP4-101	BTP-M14
				BTP4-101	BTP-M15
Model	BackTpack^® 3	BackTpack^® 3.1	BackTpack^® 3	BackTpack^® 4.1	BackTpack^® Mini
Size	Small	Small	Medium / Large	One Size	Fits Ages 3 to 7
fabric	crinkle	ripstop	crinkle	crinkle	polyester
side bag closure	zipper	zipper	zipper	zipper	velcro
adjustable shoulder and chest straps	●	●	●	●	●
lap strap	●	●	●	●	no
storage pockets	12	12	12	12	2
water bottle holder	in both bags	outside left front bag	in both bags	outside left front bag	no
key fob	●	●	●	●	no
headphone port(s)	1	2	1	2	no
briefcase handles	●	●	●	●	no
hydration pack loops	no	no	no	in both bags	no
Hang loop for storage on a hook	●	●	●	●	no
sternum strap	●	●	●	●	●
Cell phone pocket	●	●	●	●	no
Pen pockets	●	●	●	●	no
FITS PERSON HEIGHT	122 - 183 cm	122 - 183 cm	152 – 191 cm	137 - 196 cm	age 3 - 7
SHOULDER SIZE (WIDTH)	less than 41 cm	less than 41 cm	more than 41 cm	most	Chest strap adjusts 14 - 19 cm
HIP SIZE (GIRTH)	up to 94 cm	up to 94 cm	94 - 122 cm	most	age 3 - 7
side bag dimensions	33 x 33 x 7.6 cm	33 x 33 x 7.6 cm	36 x 33 x 8.9 cm	36 x 33 x 8.9 cm	24 x 24 cm
Max load per product	bounce tested 23 kgs / 48 hrs	bounce tested 23 kgs / 48 hrs	bounce tested 23 kgs / 48 hrs	bounce tested 23 kgs / 48 hrs	1.6 kg
for laptop size	35 cm long	35 cm long	35 cm long	38 cm long	-
product weight	822 g	822 g	829 g	953 g	220 g
volume	2 x 8.3 L	2 x 8.3 L	2 x 10.4 L	2 x 10.4 L	2 x 2.3 L
padded straps	●	●	●	●	no
fit and use page	LINK	LINK	LINK	LINK	-
fit and use instructions	LINK	LINK	LINK	LINK	-
reviews
hip loading belt	removable	removable	removable	integrated	no
warranty	1 year for manufacturing defects	1 year for manufacturing defects	1 year for manufacturing defects	1 year for manufacturing defects	1 year for manufacturing defects