Backpack or tote bag?

Question

I am small and all the books and notebooks for school hurt my back and shoulders. When I carry a backpack it hurts my back and when I carry a tote bag it hurts my shoulder...which do you think is better for me? I play sports and dance so I don't want to be injured because of the bag I am carrying.

Answer 1

Your best bet would be a backpack with wheels if you're allowed because that will relieve the stress on your back and shoulder(s). If that is not an option using a backpack and wearing it on both shoulders is a better bet because the weight is more evenly distributed.  

Answer 2

If I were you I would go with the  backpack. See, when I was in middle school I had tons and tons of books to take from place to place. And heavy books, you know! I had one of those tote bags and it killed my shoulder. In high school I had a regular backpack and all those heavy books. But it felt somewhat better. Also I had time to go to my locker and change books in between classes so it wasn't that bad either.

Try stopping at your locker throughout your school day. It'll be so worth it.

Also, there was this girl in high school everyone made fun of because she had a backpack with wheels. Kids can be cruel, real cruel. And they made fun of her. And it was too bad 'cause it was all year long, you know. Maybe backpack with wheels belongs to those cute kids in elementary. I don't know.

Anyway, remember the locker idea, and go for the backpack.

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