>>>I couldn't believe how heavy our girl's backpack was when I carried it from the car. She weighed it and it's 25 pounds! She's only nine and weighs under 60lbs. Unbelievable!
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>>Just saw an item in the last few days of one school principal recommending parents buy rolling bags rather than just backpacks for exactly that reason.
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>>I won't even comment on why this shouldn't be an issue yet, since IMNSHO, school shouldn't open until after Labor Day.
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>Rolling bags? Never heard of them.

The type with the wheels, like you use for airports. Not motorized, though.