# Weight distribution re shoulder bags

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 5, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-distribution-re-shoulder-bags/636788 "2012-10-05T08:11:38Z")\
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I have taken to wearing a bag. On my shoulder, not my head.

I am wondering. If the strap is on my left shoulder and the bag is at my right hip. Which side is the weight on?

I feel the weight on my left shoulder (it get’s sore) but the mass is dangling away on the right.

If I have 10 kilos in the dangling satchel, on which arm should I hold my 10 kilo shopping basket to even things out?

Thank you.