SUPER PADRE Ergonomic Backpack
SUPER PADRE Ergonomic Backpack
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The Super Padre Ergonomic Backpack is a chiropractor-tested design meant to ease the weight of heavy loads. Chosen as the best in a 60-chiropractor test of 50 backpacks, this innovative pack transfers heavy loads from your shoulders to your hips with a mini internal frame and control straps. Hand-sewn in Schenectady, NY and available in four sizes from 18L to 39L, it's the backpack that protects your back for decades of comfortable carry.
Specifications
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight | Back Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 16"H x 9.5"W x 8.5"D | 18 liters | 1.25 lbs | Fixed |
| Small | 16"H x 9.5"W x 8.5"D | 21 liters | 1.5 lbs | Fixed |
| Medium | 18.5"H x 11.5"W x 9.5"D | 32 liters | 2 lbs | Adjustable |
| Large | 23"H x 12"W x 9"D | 39 liters | 2.5 lbs | Adjustable |
All Sizes Feature:
- Ergonomic design: Mini internal frame takes strain off upper back and shoulders
- Chiropractor-tested: Chosen as best out of 50 backpacks by 60 chiropractors
- Padded waistbelt: Transfers weight to your hips, reducing shoulder and back strain
- Control straps: Distribute load between shoulders and hips for optimal comfort
- Thick foam shoulder pads: Comfortable support even with heavy loads
- Sternum strap: Eliminates under-the-arm pressure and stabilizes the pack
- Mesh-covered padded back: Ventilation keeps you cool and comfortable
- Storage: Large main pocket with drawstring and hood closure + two front small pockets + two mesh side water bottle pockets
- Compression straps: Stabilize and secure your load
- Adjustable back height: Custom fit for your torso (Medium and Large sizes)
- Made in USA: Handcrafted in Schenectady, New York
Perfect For:
- Students with heavy textbooks - Ergonomic design protects your back during daily use
- Hikers and backpackers - Weight transfer system for comfortable long-distance carry
- Commuters with laptops - Padded waistbelt reduces shoulder strain
- Anyone with back pain - Chiropractor-tested design minimizes strain
- Outdoor enthusiasts - Durable construction for camping and adventure
- People who carry heavy loads - Internal frame and hip transfer make all the difference
What Makes the SUPER PADRE Special
Crafted by Hand in Upstate New York
- Hand-sewn by skilled craftspeople - Each SUPER PADRE is made by experienced sewers in our Schenectady factory
- 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting ergonomic backpack design since 1970
- Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
- Made in America - Supporting American manufacturing and American jobs
- Quality you can feel - From the internal frame to the padded waistbelt, craftsmanship shows in every detail
Chiropractor-Tested Ergonomic Design
- Tested and chosen by 60 chiropractors - Rated best out of 50 backpacks for back comfort
- Mini internal frame - Takes strain off upper back and shoulders, transfers weight to hips
- Control straps - Distribute load between shoulders and hips for optimal comfort
- Padded waistbelt - Transfers weight to your hips where it belongs, reducing shoulder and back strain
- Adjustable back height - Custom fit for your torso length (Medium and Large sizes)
- Four sizes available - XS (18L) to Large (39L) for every body type and need
The Tough Traveler Difference
Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way in Schenectady, New York. The Super Padre represents our commitment to ergonomic design that actually protects your back, not just marketing claims. When you choose American-made, you're choosing backpacks built by people who take pride in their craft, backpacks designed to carry heavy loads comfortably for decades.
Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970
As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"
The Tough Traveler Story
In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.
Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.
More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.
Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.
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Premium American-Made SUPER PADRE Ergonomic Backpack
Professional-grade backpacks crafted in Schenectady, NY with heavy-duty 1000 denier Cordura fabric and YKK zippers. Built to withstand extreme conditions with reinforced stitching and premium materials that professionals trust.
Made in USA Excellence: Over 50 years of American manufacturing expertise ensures superior quality control, environmental standards, and craftsmanship that imported alternatives cannot match. Each piece represents lasting value and durability.
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