Backpacs” (title) - a large bag carried on the back.
“strap” (l. 2) - a strip of leather, cloth or other flexible material.
“lugging” (l. 5) - carrying something with great effort. “prof” (l. 8) - professor.
“sprains” (l. 18) - injuries.
“strains” (l. 18) - severe demands on physical strengh.
One of the hints given by Dr. Ian is
- A to exchange books between classes.
- B to leave the heaviest books at home.
- C to use backpacks with wheels.
- D to make frequent visits to orthopedic doctors.
- E to get a bag with large straps and a belt.