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Safe Backpack
Weight Calculator

Help your kids have a safe and comfortable school year. Make sure they're not carrying too much extra weight on their back to avoid unnecessary stress. Wearing a backpack that is more than 15 percent of their total body weight can be a health risk. Use our interactive calculator to see what they can safely carry in their backpack.