Customer Reviews

Air Pack Ergonomic Backpack - Medium - Olive Green

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We bought our first airpack for our son three years ago and the pack was great. The weight distribution really works wonders to keep much of the weight off of his shoulders. The pack held up well with the exception of the air bladder which broke twice. The pack is not much use without the bladder.

Fast forward to the present. we bought two more of these packs in August 2008 based on our good experience with the first sample. The current models are horrible. The zippers broke within the first month. the materials have been replaced with cheap nylon that ripped from normal (not abusive usage) and the shoulder straps constantly slip and get longer requiring constant adjustment. Our first pack lasted over two years and these current packs have fallen apart after two months. Airpacks did replace the packs with the defective zippers but the replacements were no better. We have since dumped the packs and have moved onto Jansport packs which last forever but don't have the very innovative weight redistribution system that works wonders on the airpacks.

In summary, the airpacks concept is fantastic but they need to dump their current manufacturer and find a quality manufacturer with quality materials. Until they do, don't buy it. You will not be happy.

The 13-year-old user of this backpack claims, "It's A LOT better than a regular backpack. Everything is easier to carry." It was obvious that lugging excessive amounts of weight was going to cause wear and tear on the back. So as parent, I feel good knowing I've done something proactive that will hopefully allow my son to avoid back pain problems.

This back pack is amazing in it's ability to distribute the weight of a heavy pack. 30 pounds feels like 10 pounds as the weight is mostly transfered to the small of your back. It is hard to describe how well this pack works.

I called the company to suggest that they make camera backpacks, which can be very heavy with equipment. My camera pack weighs 30 pound and it is a pain to carry on your shoulder for extended periods, This technology should be applied to all back packs.

great product!

My daughter is a very petite 7th grader with homework galore, lots of books to bring home, and is way too cool to be seen with a rolling backpack. I was worried about the weight she would be carrying on her back on a daily basis and the long term effects it would have on her back, and neck with her JanSport backpack. I did some research and when I found out about the AirPack backpack, I searched around for the best price and Amazon was where I ended up. It shipped very quickly, and her 50lb book load now feels like 10lbs. We are happy with the product and service.

The product is great...however the backpack arrived with a faulty air chamber. Getting a new one was a nighmare. The company I bought the pack from was very unprofessional in dealing with the problem. I finally got information on sending the bad chamber in for a replacement. I have not received my replacement yet. It might be worth the effort to include an extra chamber in the purchase of the backpack.

My 13 year old son has had the same Airpack backpack since I bought it at a PTA convention when he was in kindergarten. We think it's great! Worth every penny.

This a great backpack. We are very pleased with it. Good size for my son who is 6 and still room for him to grow with it. Straps and quality of back pack are very good. There is enough space in this backpack for school and winter items. Would highly recommend to others!