Originally Posted by
no1mad
Okay, OP has a condition that requires the use of one of those annoying rolling backpacks. Question: If carrying the load can be harmful to you, then wouldn't lifting the same amount of weight to put in a bike basket (and then take back out again) be just as potentially harmful?
Lifting the bag gently and slowly into a basket isn't a problem. It's the force of the constant impacts against my back from riding that can cause a major problem.
Anyway, have a couple of thoughts to help lighten your load:
- Tell the school that you have a medical condition that precludes you from carrying/lifting heavy objects. You'd prefer to get your texts in digital format. A tablet PC/iPad/Kindle/eReader doesn't weigh nearly as much as college textbooks do.
-Depending on your schedule, do all of your reading at home and leave the books behind.
-Take really good notes. Most courses can be passed just by taking notes during the lectures without actually reading the corresponding text. Note I said 'Pass', not make the Dean's List.
-See if your school library keeps copies of textbooks on hand in their reference section- mine did.
-Barring all of that, get yourself a two wheeled kiddie trailer to put your backpack in. You would never have to fully lift the entire load again.
Yeah, aware of all these things. Thanks.