Finding a backpack good for your back is essential to a safe and happy hike. E-Pack's Health Backpacks incorporates a "swing balance" system that allows the pack to move naturally with your body. The packs also feature multiple storage pouches accessible from the outside, and easily adjusted waist and side belts for more stability. The balanced weight system prevents momentum from jerking your body to one side as you hike and centers near the middle of the spine.
Perks
The shoulder straps feature a pulley system that further increases stability. E-Pack states these stabilizing features not only protect adult hikers but are essential for proper spine alignment and growth of young hikers. For those who like instant gratification, the immediate effect is it reduces the amount of energy needed to walk by reducing the side swing.
Sacrifices
This pack was engineered for comfort and health, but there are a few downsides. There are plenty of models suitable for nonhiking or day hikes, but as of yet, there are no large long-trip models. Access is only through the top, and although many models are equipped with compression straps, the packs aren't suitable for long-distance hiking.
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a day pack that will give you comfort and stability, then this backpack is worth a try. The responsible price and meticulous engineering makes E-Pack's Healthy Backpack a good choice for short hikes.
About The Author
Catherine Rayburn-Trobaugh has been a writer and college writing professor since 1992. She has written for international companies, published numerous feature articles in the "Wilmington News-Journal," and has won writing contests for her poetry and fiction. Rayburn-Trobaugh earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wilmington College and a Master of Arts in English from Wright State University.
