The BackTpack
While trekking in Nepal in the early 80’s, Marilyn von Foerster, owner of BackTpack, first learned how carrying systems affect posture. The elegant posture and movement of the Nepalese people made a strong impression on her as a physical therapist. She tried their tumpline system and was enlightened about her own movement!

“Posture is a habit, not an exercise. That is why the BackTpack is an effective posture trainer. Daily loads are applied upon the skeletal axis, and the body responds naturally with postural strength, rather than with distorted posture to accommodate off-axis loads of other bags. Users consistently report reduction or elimination of pain and improved posture, clams von Foerster.”

The BackTpack makes for an alternative to the conventional pack. Use it as a daily pack and for hiking. Visit www.backtpack.com for more information.

The New Road ID Interactive
Unlike Road ID original, Road ID Interactive allows you to build a fully updatable, secure Emergency Response Profile (ERP) that is available to first responders 24 hours a day 365 days a year. You can still customize the first two or three lines of an Interactive ID (three lines on a FIXX ID, two lines on every other style). The last four lines, however, are reserved to provide instructions on how to access your ERP in an emergency situation. Your ERP can communicate to first responders your name, address, emergency contacts, health insurance, medical information, and more. For more information about Road ID Interactive, view the demo.

Available in the following styles: Wrist ID, Shoe ID, Ankle ID, Shoe Pouch ID & Fixx ID.

Note: the first year of membership to the Emergency Response System is FREE. Additional years of membership are only $9.99 – less than 84 cents a month.

Visit www.roadid.com for more information and to order your Interactive or the original Road ID, plus check out their other products only available on line.

Road Runner Sports Soon to Open New Store In Tualatin, OR
The greater Portland Metro area will soon be able to shop at one of Road Runner Sports new stores. The Tualatin store will be located at Nyberg Woods Retail Center, 7063 SW Nyberg St., Tualatin, 97062.

Visit www.roadrunnersports.com for more information on the date the store will open.