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The backpack that's easier to carry

Backpack on bungees makes hiking less weary.

Bouncing backpacks can make hiking easier, researchers have shown.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on December 20, 2006
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Perhaps this concept would work well for wildland firefighting backpacks. Wildland firefighters packs weigh on average 35lbs. Firefighters fight fire for long shifts ( to 12-16hrs+. Federal government and private contactor firefighters obtain packs from various commerical sources. Improvements would be welcome.

Posted by: Steve Beall | December 20, 2006 11:51 PM

perhaps as well something like this can help solve the problem of sweat buildup on ones back from a pack...

Posted by: benji wolf | December 21, 2006 07:50 PM

I think most backpackers would prefer a bungee "keeper" at the bottom end of the 2nd shoulder strap they put on, so they could get their arm through it without ripping their cuffs or getting skin abrasions; then a simple way to tighten up the shoulder strap, once on, to the preadjusted length. Maybe I'll try to invent it.

Posted by: Jean SmilingCoyote | January 3, 2007 10:39 PM

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