I love backpacks. I own more than my fair share, I’ve reviewed them for Wirecutter, and for the majority of the last 4.5 years, I’ve lived out of one for months at a time while being a digital nomad.

Innovations in backpack design have been decidedly sparse over the years — until now. The HoverGlide is described as the world’s first floating backpack, and its design is anything but standard. The ...

Here’s some news to lighten the load — a new “floating” backpack is being developed that could soon ease the burden of shouldering heavy bags. The HoverGlide uses bungee cords and pulleys to cushion ...

A lighter “floating” backpack has become a reality, thanks to Penn professor Lawrence Rome. To reduce stress on backs, necks, knees, and ankles, Rome created HoverGlide, the world’s first “floating” ...

Here's some news to lighten the load -- a new "floating" backpack is being developed that could soon ease the burden of shouldering heavy bags. The HoverGlide uses bungee cords and pulleys to cushion ...