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by kmoser 17 days ago
> The government has taken the issue seriously enough to study it and to encourage lighter materials, reduced textbook carry, and the use of digital teaching tools. Some manufacturers have responded with more synthetics and lighter reinforcements.

I guess they're so married to the traditional design that they just refuse to add a frame and waist strap to offload the weight to your hips.