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DEUTER SCHOOL BACKPACKS

DEUTER SCHOOL BACKPACKS

EVERYTHING you need TO KNOW:

Cotogy & Scula

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Cotogy

FROM YEAR 5 SECONDARY SCHOOL
AND ABOVE
26 Liters

• above 1.35 m height

• Contact back system with ergonomic Lumbal Pad

• suited to the shape of children and youngsters’ bodies for all-round comfort

• Lumbal Pad distributes load over a large surface area and protects the back

• wraps around the shape of the shoulders

• Compartment configuration and range of storage options keep the load firmly in place while running or biking

Recommended load 6 kg

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Scula

FROM YEAR 5 SECONDARY SCHOOL
AND ABOVE
30 Liters

• above 1.45 m height

• Contact back system with ergonomic Lumbal Pad

• suited to the shape of children and youngsters’ bodies for all-round comfort

• Lumbal Pad distributes load over a large surface area and protects the back

• wraps around the shape of the shoulders

• Multi-purpose – trendy design makes it suited to life beyond school

Recommended load bis 8 kg

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QUESTIONS FOR DR. BAHR

QUESTIONS FOR DR. BAHR

Dr. Micha Bahr is Director of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery at Ingolstadt Clinic. His specialist medical knowledge helps in the development of deuter’s carry systems. He knows exactly what properties a backpack must have to protect your back. Because as a doctor, he sees plenty of back issues, posture problems and motor impairments. Children’s back health is particularly important to him. That’s why together with one of his daughters, Carina, he has helped so much with the development of our school packs.

What are the key features of
a school pack?

“The carry system has to fit the body well and transfer
30% of the load onto the shoulders and 70% onto the
pelvis. Deuter’s LumbalPad is effective at this. It means
you can do away with having a wide hip belt. The carry
system should ‘grow’ with your child and be easily adjustable. The fit also has to be snug against the body so
that the centre of gravity does not shift backwards. This
supports the natural development of kids and teens and
makes it feel fun and free for them to move about.”

And you can achieve all of that
without a hip belt?

“Yes, with the correct design, you can. Many people are
under the impression that our pelvis is solidly fixed in
place. It is a misconception – our pelvis (and hips) move
with every step and it’s important they do. By doing
away with a fixed hip belt, the Deuter school pack allows
for a natural range of movement. The load is evenly distributed onto the sacrum and pelvic area via the trapezoidal shaped LumbalPad. This transfers the load onto the musculoskeletal system as gently as possible. This is amplified by the fact that the entire carry system and shoulder straps are ergonomically shaped and fit snug against the body. Another advantage in not having a hip belt is that it cannot be incorrectly used by the child. In the worst case, an incorrectly used hip belt could even
lead to obstructed joints.”

So why do trekking packs
have hip belts then?

“That’s because they are carrying much heavier loads –
up to 30 kg. Which is why much more of the load needs
to be transferred away from the shoulders and onto the
pelvis via special hip fins. With school packs, the LumbalPad is sufficient for transferring the load. That’s because the carry system fits so snug: Deuter has the only school pack, that I know of, that doesn’t slip off when a child spins round the horizontal bar. And for more extreme or pendulous activities such as riding a bike, there
is a lightweight hip belt. It prevents any lateral slip. And
when no longer needed, it can simply be detached.”

The carrying system of the school backpacks

S-SHAPED, PIVOTING ACTIVEFIT SHOULDER STRAPS

adapt to the individual’s body shape – in particular while they grow.

HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE STERNUM STRAP

keeps the shoulder straps in place.

DETACHABLE HIP BELT

keeps the pack close to the body and prevents lateral slip during more extreme or pendulous activities e.g. biking.

ERGONOMIC BACK PADDING

moulds to the shape of the back, distributes the load evenly and features air channels for good ventilation.

ERGONOMIC LUMBALPAD

transfers the load evenly onto the musculoskeletal system while maintaining full freedom of movement for the pelvis and hips.

CLEVER COMPARTMENT CONFIGURATION

keeps everything in place and the load in the right position.

The features of the school backpacks

BASIC FEATURES: 
  • Reflectors for good visibility in low light and bad weather
  • Robust and sturdy with reinforced base – durable, waterproof and abrasion resistant canvas fabric
  • Document pouch at the back of the binder-compatible main compartment keeps heavier items closer to the center of gravity
  • Tablet compartment is quicker to access and includes organizer pockets for small items
  • Sunglasses stow system simply hook the glasses into the stretchy strip on the shoulder strap – stays put when running
  • Several external pockets Snacks, umbrella etc. are easily accessible and the load is evenly distributed
  • Binder-compatible main compartment also has space for other schoolwork
  • Organizer front pocket to keep pens, mobile phone, bus pass etc. close at hand and well organised
  • Internal valuables pocket and key clip
Extra Ausstattung SCULA: 
  • Wide top-loader access Main compartment easy to pack with zip around closure
Extra Ausstattung COTOGY: 
  • Two main compartments keep the load well anchored when moving at speed
  • Attachment clips for halfshell helmet – quick and easy to stow

Packing the school backpack correctly

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN MY CHILD CARRY?

Without their school pack hurting them or their back? Parents are frequently looking for a clear answer to this question. Unfortunately, at present, there is no definitive weight limit: In 2010, the DIN 58124 standard withdrew its ruling of 10% of their bodyweight due to lack of scientific evidence. Generally, it’s of course a case of less is best. In the end, it’s no good if the walk to school is torture for your child. But there is also no scientific evidence to support the idea that posture problems, muscle tension and back pain are solely down to the weight carried. There are often multiple reasons. Many children spend hours sitting down in the wrong position and are not active enough in their everyday lives. This means their muscles are less developed, which is why it’s important to:

CORRECTLY PACKED AND CORRECTLY CARRIED

  • a school pack will strengthen a child’s core* (stomach and back muscles)
  • encourages exercise and the moderate strain of a school pack can stimulate bone growth in children
  • when children run, jump, climb, hop and ride their bike while wearing a school pack, they develop their motor skills on the way to school and learn to gauge what they are capable of
  • even a heavy school pack will not be worn long enough to damage a healthy child's spine

Adjusting the school backpack correctly

GOOD FOR THE KIDS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The bluesign® product meets the highest standards thanks to the main material made from 100% recycled fabrics and 100% environmentally friendly manufactured, resource-saving components, making a clear statement in terms of sustainability.