Backpack Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic backpack injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz. 1 / 5 An easy way to lighten the load of a backpack is to: Add a waist strap Buy one made of lightweight, but strong, materials Clean it out regularly All of the above All of the options are good ways to lighten the load. All of the options are good ways to lighten the load. 2 / 5 A great alternative to a backpack is: A rolling backpack A frontpack A personal caddie A portable locker If you are comfortable with wheels, you can't beat it for reducing strain placed on the back, neck and shoulders. If you are comfortable with wheels, you can't beat it for reducing strain placed on the back, neck and shoulders. 3 / 5 If a backpack is causing pain, try a different one with: Thinner straps and less padding A heavier bottom Wider straps and more padding Fewer pockets Wider straps and padding will give greater comfort and help spread out the weight across a larger area on your shoulders. Wider straps and padding will give greater comfort and help spread out the weight across a larger area on your shoulders. 4 / 5 To prevent muscle imbalances, backpacks with two straps should be carried: Using only one strap Using both straps In the front Dragged behind you Using both straps allows the weight carried in the backpack to be evenly distributed across the muscle groups in your back. Using both straps allows the weight carried in the backpack to be evenly distributed across the muscle groups in your back. 5 / 5 Backpacks should be adjusted to your back so they are: Tight Loose Saggy Snug You always want your kids' backpacks or your own snugly positioned against your back, not too tight or loose. You always want your kids' backpacks or your own snugly positioned against your back, not too tight or loose. Your score is Restart quiz Share this on Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Continue Reading View All Results July 25, 2023 Quiz Baseball Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic baseball injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More July 25, 2023 Quiz Basketball Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic basketball injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More July 25, 2023 Quiz Cycling Quiz Quiz your knowledge of basic cycling injury prevention, and see how you rate compared to others who have completed the quiz.Read More