A Must See! How To Wear and Distribute the Load of Your Hiking Pack Backpack and Why!
February 12th, 2010 | by admin |
This simple model will show the difference of how far you would need to lean into your hike if placing the heavier part of your load in one of these 3 spots.
Remember: If you are wearing a framed hiking pack let the frame hold the weight of your pack and distribute it to your waist. That is what the frame is for! Your shoulders should take a much lower percentage of the weight than your hips. You will need to adjust every strap before every hike and even throughout your hike if the load amount changes after meals or gathering water. Even wearing the heavier load at the top will be more comfortable and less stress on your body than wearing the backpack with a heavier load at the bottom or farther away from your backbone. A heavy load away from your body will be trying to pull you backwards making you want to lean in more creating stress on your neck and shoulders.
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9 Responses to “A Must See! How To Wear and Distribute the Load of Your Hiking Pack Backpack and Why!”
By mahpiohazi on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
Great video. It’s …
Great video. It’s nice seeing the model with the center line of gravity….makes much sense and has answered a lot of questions. Thank you!
By BeeHiking on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
No, the frame of …
No, the frame of the ILBE Pack has aluminum structure to support the weight and was designed to carry a load of 120lbs. There is a plastic shield that protects your back from objects inside the pack but does not support weight. I have a review of this pack. Visit my Channel.
By streetpunk99 on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
I saw you said that …
I saw you said that you like military packs better. Im not sure about the large style pack you show on your model . But the small kind of pack i barrowed from one of my friends was a military issue small pack which had a plastic frame. I hated it, the frame flexed and i only had about 45 or 50 pounds in my pack. i really hope the large one your showing does not have a plastic frame. does it?
By hawiih on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
thank you very much …
thank you very much!! I knew something were wrong. hehe
By BeeHiking on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
Jansport, Coleman, …
Jansport, Coleman, Camp Trails, Wild River, and REI are just a few of the makers of External Frame Packs however I prefer Military Packs over some of the other name brands because of how tough they are but they do weigh a little more in some cases. Please visit my channel for review of some of these packs and visit my website and click on the eBay link at the top to view the latest internal and external frame packs for sale.
By ShannCole888 on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
What are some …
What are some external frame Backpack manufacturers. The only one I am familiar with is Kelty, what are some other manufacturers with external frames. Thanks for the Video, it has helped…it wasn’t in vain…
By istultus on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
Excellent video, …
Excellent video, science against ignorance!
By womule2005 on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
im heading out on a …
im heading out on a 3 day hike soon. ive been adjusting my pack quite a bit to get the weight right. this video helped alot
By runner6m on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
Great vid, 5 stars!
Great vid, 5 stars!