'floating' backpack bounces up-and-down to reduce stress on your back

hoverglide has been dubbed the world’s first ‘floating’ backpack, and has been military-tested to reduce impact forces up to 86%. the backpack —  whose features and functions are best explained through the video above — is equipped with suspended load technology that significantly minimizes the stress of weight on the wearer’s back, neck, knees, and ankles as they walk or run.

for those who hike, travel, commute or train athletically, hoverglide by lightning packs promises to decrease the potential for injury through its patented double-frame and pulley system design. essentially, the ‘pack’ part of the bag sits on rails that slowly and ergonomically glide it up-and-down as the wearer walks or runs. this suspended load design and technology is currently undergoing operational testing by the US army and marine corps. 4 styles — ranging in weight load capability from 28 liters to 55 liters — offer a variety of functions for the casual or athletic user. stay tuned, as hoverglide plans to launch on kickstarter soon.