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UNIQUE ERGONOMIC
BACKPACKS FOR SCHOOL, TRAVEL & HIKING


Perfect for students, travelers, commuters, and hikers.

Allied Health of Wisconsin, Society of Chiropractors says:
"Allied Health Chiropractic Centers evaluated a wide range of backpacks and recommends the Tough Traveler Super Padre for their Wellness Program to Prevent Back Injury.  All backpacks were reviewed and rated for shoulder, chest and hip strap adjustability, padding/contact surface with the back, ergonomic design, ability to distribute weight efficiently, use of compression strap, and quality of materials."

Also Recommended by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Ergonomics

This remarkable ergonomic comfort backpack offers help to people of all ages who carry books or other items to school, on travel, or for day hiking.
Features such as internal frame, padded back, and lift-control straps shift weight to hips, taking load off of shoulders and upper back.

Two basic styles are available:
The Super Padre and the Super Cay. Both come in a variety of sizes.

SUPER PADRE

"Back Friendly" Backpack Series Offers Amazing Comfort
Available in Four Sizes

Recommended by Good Housekeeping Magazine Aug 2001
Shown on NBC's "The Today Show"
Recommended by chiropractic group, Allied Health of Wisconsin in their "Wellness Program to Prevent Back Injury" after a wide test that included 60 backpacks (including wheeled backpacks)!

  Super Padre Ergonomic Backpack with Traveler
"I recently purchased one of your company's "Super Padre" series back packs.  I love it!  I am also certified in ergonomics, and it is an effectively designed bag, as well as beautiful."
Valerie Lacovangelo, OTR/L

SUPER PADRE - FEATURES OF ALL SIZES

COMFORT FEATURES:

• CONTROL STRAPS fine tune load distribution between your shoulders and hips.
• MINI INTERNAL FRAME takes the strain of heavy books off your upper back.
• STERNUM STRAP distributes the load across the breastplate and pulls the shoulder straps closer together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure.
• SHOULDER PADS have thick, sturdy foam to cushion load and shock.
• MESH-COVERED PADDED BACK provides back comfort and ventilation.
• THICK PADDED WAISTBELT hugs body and aids support system.
• ADJUSTABLE BACK HEIGHT on sizes Medium & Large allow precise fitting to body size.
• COMPRESSION STRAPS tighten to keep load from shifting when bag is not full.

Super Padre Comfort Backpack
Super Padre Ergonomic Backpack

CONVENIENCE FEATURES:

• LARGE MAIN POCKET holds everything you need
• DRAWSTRING & HOOD closure to main pocket allows easy access.
• TWO SMALL POCKETS on front hold pencils and other small essentials.
• TWO MESH SIDE POCKETS for water bottles, CD players, etc.
• FIVE SIZES available to fit almost anyone.


SUPER PADRE COMPARISON CHART

SUPER PADRE - SIZE LARGE

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 23"x12"x9"
Fits: Adults 5'3" - 6'3"
Capacity: 2,800 cu"
Weight: 2.6 lbs

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• VENTILATED BOTTOM POCKET with mesh front provides more carrying space, and keeps damp items from getting musty.

Price: $152.00
Color: Teal, Black, Slate, Natural, Olive, Burgundy

Ergonomic Backpack

Patented

"My son carries everything but the kitchen sink in his bookbag... We found a large Super Padre which seems to fit his needs.... He is able to carry everything evenly distributed body weight wise. " Wendy A. Nastke, Schenectady, NY

SUPER PADRE - SIZE MEDIUM

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 18.5"x11.5"x9.5"
Fits: 13 yrs old - Adults 5'10"
Capacity: 2,200 cu."
Weight: 2.3 lbs

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• ALL FEATURES of the SUPER PADRE, plus...
• VENTILATED BOTTOM POCKET with mesh front provides more carrying space, and keeps damp items from getting musty.

Price: $138.00
Color: Teal, Natural, Raspberry, Slate, Black

Super Padre Ergonomic Backpack

Patented

"I own 2 Super Padres, 1 large size and 1 medium, and use them for travel - both for business and for leisure. The large holds enough for a 2-week vacation, while still being a manageable weight. The medium easily carries all I need for 1 or 2 day business trips.... For me, the Super Padre defines independent travel!" epinions.com product review

THE MIDI-SP

The great support backpack for elementary & middle-school students, and for smaller adults!

SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 15"x11.5"x6.5"
Fits: Age 8-12 (Grades 3-7)
Capacity: 1,500 cu."
Weight: 1.7 lbs

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• ALL FEATURES of the SUPER PADRE, plus...
• BIG ENOUGH for notebooks, books, and personal items, fits in standard lockers.
• SIDE POCKET for water bottle, cell phone, Ipod, etc.
• Large REFLECTIVE STRIPE keeps your child visible in low city light.

Price: $106.00
Color: Navy, Teal, Burgundy, Grey

Midi-SP Ergonomic Backpack


SUPER PADRE - SIZE SMALL

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 16"x9.5"x8.5"
Fits: 6yrs-5'2"
Capacity: 1,300 cu."
Weight: 1.5 lbs

Price: $95.00
Color: Black, Navy, Teal, Grey

Super Padre Ergonomic Backpack
"I received my Super Padre size Small yesterday, and after trying on over 50 packs at several stores, THIS ONE fits!!! ... I carried some weight around in it today, and didn't even want to take it off! And when I did it was with great fondness that I set it down.... I am so pleased.... I love it and thank you so much...!!!" - Kathleen DeCelle

SUPER PADRE - SIZE EXTRA-SMALL

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 16"x9.5"x8.5"
(straps sized for small people)

Fits: 5-11 years (or very small adult)
Capacity: 1,120 cu."
Weight: 1.3 lbs

Price: $95.00
Color: Multi-Color

"My 7 yr. old son loves the small Super Padre; snaps that hipbelt & says it's like there's nothing on his back at all!"
Diane Church, Hanover, NH

5 year old Richard Gordon
Photo courtesy Lisa Lehman

Super Padre Ergonomic Backpack

Boy with Super Padre Ergonomic Child's Backpack
"It's awesome...and now...my books aren't so heavy." Jesse Spielman, age 11

READ: A CUSTOMER'S TALE OF THE SUPER PADRE by Lois Bailey

Family Travel Forum's "Favorite Backpack!"
(www.familytravelforum.com)


THE SUPER CAY:

For carrying a medium-size load of books without strain on the shoulders!

Super Cay Ergonomic Backpack    Super Cay Ergonomic Backpack  

2009 ShapeYou.com
Seal of Excellence
Winner

SPECIFICATIONS:

Primary use: SCHOOL, DAY HIKES, WORK and TRAVEL
Fits: Age 13- adult
Size (Regular): Main bag - 18"L x 12"W x 6"D  (c.1400 cu")
           Pockets -    10" x 11" x 2" (120 cu")

Size (Tall): Main bag - 22"L x 12"W x 6"D  (c.1550 cu")
           Pockets -    10" x 11" x 2" (140 cu")

FEATURES:

• CONTROL STRAPS fine tune load distribution between your shoulders and hips.
• MINI INTERNAL FRAME takes the strain of heavy books off your upper back.
• STERNUM STRAP distributes the load across the breastplate and pulls the shoulder straps closer together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure.
• SHOULDER PADS have sturdy 1/2" thick  foam to cushion load and shock.
• MESH-COVERED PADDED BACK provides back comfort.
• SMALL WAISTBELT aids support system.
• TWO LARGE POCKETS give plenty of room for several text books.
• TWO SMALLER POCKETS hold pencils and other small essentials.
• OPEN MESH SIDE POCKETS for two water bottles, CD players, etc.


Size Regular (Fits people 4'10" - 5'8"):
Price: $125.00
Color: Black, Teal, Burgundy, Grey, Purple, Green, Orange, Royal, Wheat, Red

Size Tall (Fits people 5'8" - 6'4"):
Price: $140.00
Color: Black, Grey, Silver, Royal

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