From the moment I trekked up my first mountain in Zimbabwe, courtesy of Operation Raleigh, I’ve been hooked on outdoor travel adventures. Unfortunately, at the same time I was bitten by the travel bug the epic expedition took its toll on my body resulting in major spinal surgery.
Consequently, these days when I’m yomping up a hill, I usually get my other half to carry the load, or if I’m on my own, I usually ditch the bag and opt to carry my essentials on me. As you can imagine the outcome of this is either an overloaded jacket or usually items, that are invariably needed en route, are often mislaid.
Thank goodness then for the eco-friendly Healthy Back Bag. This very clever bag, it’s makers claim, is probably the world’s most comfortable bag and after trialing it for a few days I’m inclined to agree.
Unlike regular bags which put excessive pressure on the shoulders and pull away from the body, causing you to compensate by leaning or twisting, the ergonomically designed Healthy Back Bag moulds to your body, distributing the weight equally across your back making heavy loads feel lighter whilst also encouraging good posture.
Wearing either across the body or over the shoulder, the patented design and adjustable non-slip strap allows the bag to contour to your back and remain in place, making it ideal for both outdoor activities and everyday wear.
Although a little smaller than the average day sack, the Healthy Back Bag from their Earth collection, which I was sent to review, still has plenty of space for essentials.
Externally there are 6 pockets large enough to hold items such as a water bottle, mobile phone, map, small notebook, sunglasses and purse/wallet. Four zipped, one Velcro and a full-length open pocket, personal possessions can be both securely stored and easily accessed whilst on the move.
Inside, the bag again offers multiple pockets to store your belongings. An interior spine pocket is the perfect place for spectacles, pen store, a large zipped pocket for passports or similar and another three open pockets for loose items. Hate rummaging through your bag for keys – the Healthy Back Bag has a handy key hook in an open pocket just inside the bag, so you’ll always have them to hand?
If, like me, you’re a little paranoid about carrying a bag on your back for security reasons, the clever Healthy Back Bag has got this covered. Simply by placing the main compartment zip along the inside edge of the bag, the double zipper is only accessible by you, giving you peace of mind when travelling in busy areas sure in the knowledge that ‘strange’ fingers won’t be rifling through your belongings when your back is turned.
Also did I mention you don’t even have to take the bag off to get into it yourself, another boon for on the go travellers? Simply manoeuvre the bag round to your front to access any of the pockets you desire.
How is the Healthy Back Bag collection eco-friendly? Because they are made using recycled PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic drinks bottles and food containers which have been recycled, sorted, crushed, washed, dried then shredded into flakes, processed and woven into a highly durable, water-resistant fabric which is very comfortable to wear.
I really like my Earth Healthy Back Bag Sangria Small bag (to give it it’s full title) not just because it’s incredibly comfy to wear, I even forgot I was wearing mine until I sat back in a chair, I like it because it’s compact yet versatile, stylish, yet robust.
It is a very well designed and high quality bag that is sturdy and secure, all of the zips are robust, pockets functional and the single strap is strong and firmly attached, offering the reliability of a rucksack, but with the styling of a fashion bag – I love it!
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To find out more about Healthy Back Bags and to see their full range, head over to www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk – but before you do, I’m really pleased to announce that I’ve partnered up with the lovely folks at Healthy Back Bag to offer Queen of Easy Green readers;
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love them all
Revirsable Fiesta
Studded Leather Black
These would be great when riding my motorcycle, due to the body hugging shape.
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/sites/thehealthybackbag.co.uk/files/imagecache/product_zoom_image/images/7100-RP%20Purple%20Baglett2.jpg
I love them all, especially Nature’s Blend Pewter S.
Me too Valerie! Nature’s Blend Pewter is proving to be quite a popular choice too.
Microfibre Black Large Baglett – Great prize and competition – Thanks
Thank you Andrew, it’s my pleasure. Don’t forget to share it with your friends
I love them all but would choose Nature’s Blend Pewter S.
I love Healthy Back bags – I have a sage microfibre one which is great for days out, my favourite on the site just now are the big bags, would love to see how big they are. The bag you have reviewed also looks great, especially being waterproof. Great for saving your backs and feeling secure in a busy place.
Absolutely agree Alison. I’ve barely taken my bag off since I’ve reviewed it, plus I’ve had many comments from friends on how great it is.
My favourite is Vintage Canvas Blue
The microfibres royal purple large baglet
Has to be the leather espresso M
large purple baglette
Revirsable Fiesta
i like the classic leather
Reversible, it is twice as jolly as the others, jolly useful and jolly comfortable !
They’re brilliant aren’t they Karen, I like these too
Reversible Green Tea/Coral/Almond HBB S
i like black leather
Love the hemp teak m – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/3204-tk super fab
Reversible fiesta
Brilliant roomy bag
Active Tech Silver
I love the Microfibre Hot Pink S http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7103-hp
i love this and the color is bang on trend Pastel Patent Jade S http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/6403-ja
Me too Anneka – it’s perfect for sunny days – fingers crossed we’ll get some this year
reversible fiesta
Margo Selby Rosella Baglett
Active Tech Silver
the purple baglette
purple baglette
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83914-sa is fantastic
The Textured Nylon Walnut
Classic Leather
The textured nylon in black. http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/6103-bk
My fave is geo in yellow – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/62103-ye
The Textured Nylon Walnut
Active Tech Silver
love this one… http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/65102-bb
Earth DNA Pack
The medium sized black leather one.
vintage canvas blue
Studded Leather Black S
cant decide ther all fab
Microfibre Black Large Baglett
The Reversible Green Tea/Coral/Almond HBB S
Textured nylon almond
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/85903-ol
Love the summer sheer orange sorbet bag!
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/sites/thehealthybackbag.co.uk/files/imagecache/product_zoom_image/images/7100-RP%20Purple%20Baglett2.jpg
my favorite colour as well
The Studded Leather Black
Earth Tech Bag Black M
Studded Leather Black
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/6103-bb
love this one
I love the Pastel Patent Orange S
love all the bags
I love the Margo Selby Black Bailey XS bag
Textured Nylon Black Baby Bag
Earth DNA Pack Sangria M
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/8504-cy Love this one
The earth sangria is my favourite – would be perfect for going for walks with my family
wool herringbone copper http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/3503-cp
Love this it would get lots of use with me and my kids
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7100lg-bk
the purple one
Earth DNA pack
The Everyday Big Bag, Plum colour
Spring/Summer ’14: Reversibles
Margo Selby Black Bailey XS!
Microfibre Black Large Baglett
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/3113-ol Abstract olive S is lovely
Microfibre Hot Pink S
They all look fab, but I’d probably go for this one – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83104-sa
The New Bold and Bright Fireworks pattern is lovely – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu
Black leather
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7100lg-rd
love this one!
the microfiber hotpink x
so many to choose from and they all nice but you cant go wrong with black so black leather for me
The Classic Leather in black
The Textured Nylon Purple
Active Tech silver
has to be the Studded Leather Black one
Studded Leather Black S is my favorite.
I like the Classic black leather but they are all great. Fab prize.
I like the Amber Earth DNA Pack.
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83914-am
Love the large purple baglet!
I love this one! http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7100-hp
Margo Selby
Studded leather
black leather
great outdoors olive m
Amazing prize
I really love this one Microfibre Hot Pink Baglett
The Microfibre Hot Pink S
love the royal purple one!
They are all great but my favourite is the new Serenity
Urban Safari
Revirsable Fiesta
Margo Selby Black Bailey Large Baglett
Dove Grey Large Baglett
This is my favorate http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/85903-ol
Microfibre Royal Purple M
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7104-rp
Abstract Black S
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/3113-bk
Earth Tech Bag Spruce M (http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83494-sp)
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/5102-ct
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu
I have a few back packs but all are very uncomfortable as designed for Computer/laptops. Have always wanted a small lightweight and good fitting backpack that could be worn all day.
You’ll certainly like the Back Bag then Dean. I’ve not stopped wearing mine since I’ve had it – I’ve never done that with my other back packs.
Has to be the Nature’s Blend Pewter.
I like the leather one in espresso
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83914-sp
I love them all!!
wanted one of these for ages!
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7103lml-se love the wording on this bag
great to hold all the kids stuff when we are out
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83494-sp
Any of the bagletts as they are kind to my back
Microfibre Black Large Baglett
I really like the Reversible Green Tea/Coral/Almond one.
The Amber Earth DNA pack is great.
I love the Bold & Bright Fireworks Bag
The textured nylon Bluebird
Love this http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/65100-ro
Love the active tech silver
I like the Jacquard Black S
The purple bag let as it’s my favourite colour!!
studded leather bag
I love the Margo Selby Black Bailey Bag
Earth DNA Pack Amber M
Textured Nylon Plum Baby Bag (http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/44315-pl)
i like them all
Earth Tech Bag Sangria M
Leather Black M
Love the grey colour of this one
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/6103-dg
Classic leather
I love the Microfibre Red Large Baglett
Bold & Bright Fireworks S. I’ve never heard of these before but they look brilliant and in such a large variety of colours and patterns.
bold and bright firework
I love lots of them but my particular favourite at the moment is the Great Outdoors Tech, Cayenne. Lovely!
The Hemp Teak M looks good!:
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/3204-tk
Active Tech Silver
I adore the Techno Tweed bag. Really adore it! http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/132103-pr
Studded Leather Black
Black leather with studs
I love the Textured Nylon Bluebird Baby Bag <3 Very handy for all the things you need to take everywhere with baby
My favourite is the Studded Leather Black S: http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/53123-bk
x
love the mircofibre hot pink
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu love this!
Microfibre Black Large Baglett
Active Tech Silver for me
Summer Sheer Mint
Earth HBB Ginger S
New serenity is the one I love, but they are all nice
the Microfibre Hot Pink
Every time I look at their range I have a different favourite ! this is my favourite today
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/65123-ng
I love the ‘I Love My Life Sesame S’ practical yet stylish
Classic leather in black
Classic leather in black looks great
classic leather
Studded Leather Black S
I love the reversible one
Bold & Bright Fireworks S bag
Margo Selby black Bailey large baglett!
Nature’s Blend Pewter S is lovely.xx
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/44215-bk
I need this bag plum baby bag http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/44315-pl
Vintage Canvas Brown M for me…………… SKU: 4104-BR
I Love My Life Rust S
Textured Nylon Plum S
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu
With 3 grandsons and another on the way it would have to be the Plum Baby Bag
The Hemp Black M
Microfibre Royal Purple Large Baglett
I love them all but the Textured Nylon Black Big Bag is probably my favourite
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/44315-bk
Leather Espresso M
Textured nylon black – would go with any outfit.
leather black
Earth Tech Bag Spruce
I love the Active Citron S – super colour and size.
I like the Margo Selby Charleston
love them all fave is the Margo Selby Rosella XS
Leather Espresso…love it!
This is my favourite – HBB Microfibre Black M/iPad
I love the Textured Nylon Brown bag in XS
I love the Vintage Canvas Blue
Micro fibre orange crush.
Margo Selby Black Bailey XS
I like the Active Tech Silver
I like the Earth Tech Bag Sangria M
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/36902-gk
Love the circus of colours
Studded Leather Black
Reversible one for me
The purple baglette
Earth HBB Black S
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/44215-gg
black
Great Outdoors Olive M
Studded Leather Gunmetal S
i love the Summer Sheer Mint
I love the Reversible Fiesta. Great giveaway and an amazing prize – Thank You for the opportunity
Classic Leather
Earth HBB Black S
Earth HBB Black S
thank you for the giveaway x
I like the Leather Espresso
Active Tech Silver
My fav is Vintage Canvas Blue
Earth Tech Bag Amber M http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/83494-am ticks all the boxes for me.
This shoulder bag in Cayenne would be so useful – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/85903-cy
I love the look of Microfibre Royal Purple M.
Earth Tech Bag Sangria
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/44215-wr
love the summer sheer mint http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14123-mi
Textured Nylon Caramel
Nature’s Blend Pewter is lovely
I Love My Life Rust S
Love the Reversible Fiesta Red/Blue/Green bag
I like the Active one best
Active Tech Mosaic Blue M
I love the Microfibre Hot Pink S
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/sites/thehealthybackbag.co.uk/files/imagecache/product_thumbnail_image/images/7103LML-RU_BCL.jpg
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7100lg-rp
i already have one and its amazing i use it everyday for work – you can get so much in it! if i had a choice i would have the I Love My Life bag in Sesame – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7103lml-se
I love the Jacquard Black one – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/3403-bk
vintage canvas blue
I love the bold and bright fireworks one – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu
Be great for walking to or from my new job.
I love them all, such beautiful colour choices. If I had to choose I would probably opt for the vintage canvas blue.
Earth Tech Bag Sangria M
I like the Microfiber pink.
The Techno Tweed S – http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/132103-pr
Also loving the handbag hooks.
I like the textured nylon grasshopper big bag
classic leather
Bold & Bright Teal would be a lovely addition to my summer wardrobe!
Anniversary leather bronze
I love the Pastel Patent Orange S
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu
So hard to choose, maybe the orange sorbet. http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7103-os
Microfibre Steel grey large
i love this one xx http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7100lg-rp
Margo Selby
I love bright vibrant colours so I’ll choose the Microfibre Orange Crush S http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7103-oc
This one http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/14143-mu
I love the Earth Tech Bag, but it’s a tough decision
Microfibre Black S http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/7103-bk
The Great Outdoors in olive.
Studded Leather Black
this is lovely http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/6123-gr
Natures Blend Pewter xxx
Royal Patent Ruby S
I am loving the Summer Sheer Mint Baglett x
Vintage Canvas Brown M
Natures Blend pewter
Wow, reversible fiesta
The Wool Herringbone Espresso
http://www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk/bag/5103-mo
Earth tech bag amber x