How do I keep my backpack from slipping off my shoulders?
How do I keep my backpack from slipping off my shoulders? Connect the shoulder straps across your chest with a sternum strap. Most outdoors backpacks already have sternum straps, but they're less common on school backpacks. Connecting the shoulder straps with a sternum strap across your upper chest makes slippage nearly impossible, so consider adding them to your pack.
Should you wear your backpack higher or lower?
Adjust your backpack to sit high and close to your body The key to proper pack-wearing is to make sure that it fits well on your back. When your backpack hangs too low and too far from your body, “you end up leaning forward slightly to compensate for the load,” said Lloyd.
Should backpack straps be tight or loose?
Choose a backpack with snug-fitting, comfortable shoulder straps. Make sure the straps don't rub against your neck. Check that there is no space between the straps and your shoulders when they are adjusted to fit.