Why carry a backpack when you can roll it up. You see it on every schoolyard in America (;) the slight bend forward, the final tuck, the struggle to stand up straight. College students with backpacks are very common nowadays. They are available in all sizes, shapes and colors. Have you wondered what benefits backpacks bring you? Well, us college students tend to pack everything we'll need for the day, as if we weren't going home. Some items included in our backpacks are; our books, laptops and other accessories. While reading Back Problems Due to Heavy Backpacks by Aovantika Rai, I discovered that many students exceed 15% of their body weight. This means that many students are unaware that too much weight is not good for their back. This can lead to back pain and related disorders. What does this mean? Well, we college students carry a heavy load of books in our backpack, even if you end up not doing so. Heavy backpacks can lead to several consequences leading to pain in the back, neck, legs, etc. Investing in a rolling backpack will make your life a lot easier. Why carry a backpack when you can roll it up. College comes with a lot of responsibilities, a lot of work is assigned. Some deadlines can make college very stressful. Some professors are strict, while others might ease the pace a bit, but what better way than to simply remain prepared for the worst possible scenario. When entering college you have to stay organized and tidy because no professor will accept a dirty paper. You will need a backpack ___________________________________________________________________________ that will keep your things well organized. Backpacks are difficult to choose because there are different styles. Does everyone (every college student) have one hanging… in the center of a sheet of paper… or a backpack with straps causing your back pain? I like the hands-free option. I have class in the evening, which you never know. Keeping your hands free is always a safer option. College students are assigned a lot of homework. Many times we have to carry our books to school. Students in school and university settings have been shown to carry heavy loads in a variety of transportation systems (Bettany Saltikov). A backpack with two straps and one has been shown to lead to strap tension and pressure on the shoulders. According to Dr. Clayton Stitzel this will cause pain in the hands, arms and legs, including the neck. One solution could be roll-up backpacks, so you won't hurt your back or arms because the wheels will help provide that extra support. Don't wait much longer; spend the money on your backpack now. It will save you the cost of back therapist and scoliosis treatments.