Here’s some news to lighten the load — a new “floating” backpack is being developed that could soon ease the burden of shouldering heavy bags.
The HoverGlide uses bungee cords and pulleys to cushion downward jerks felt when heavy backpacks bounce. The result is a bag that appears to levitate while its carrier hikes, runs or climbs.
Although yet to go on sale — a Kickstarter campaign by manufacturer Lightning Packslaunches in September 2018 — the backpack is already causing a stir, likely appealing to travelers who yearn for the simplicity of strapping on their luggage, but loathe the pain it can bring.
The pack is the brainchild of Lawrence Rome, a physiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, who has specialized in the movement of fish. Rome initially worked on a concept that tried to harness backpack movement to generate electricity. While waiting for potential military procurement, he transformed his idea into the HoverGlide.
Rome says his creation can cut the risk of spinal injury by drastically reducing the downward force created when moving with a pack. Each step can make a load feel nearly a third heavier, straining muscles and joints with every jolt.
Schoolkids, the military and middle-aged people, all prone to injury from carrying heavy loads, could benefit, he says. Back, neck, knees and ankles will take up to 86% less punishment, likewise the cardiovascular system.......

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How many times did you have to run with your backpack, but it was so hard, and it jumped so hard in your back that it almost knocked you to the ground. The "floating" backpack is the ideal solution when you go on a more extended trip and you have to carry large luggage with you. This backpack molds to your movements and allows you to take much more weight than usual. Besides, I also needed a luggage strap so that I don't lose all my luggage and it is safe when I go. So a floating bag is perfect for hiking.