gabby
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Post by gabby on Sept 9, 2015 10:55:13 GMT -8
Yeah, water is heavy - "heavy" needs to be as close to the back as possible.
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BigLoad
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 9, 2015 10:59:09 GMT -8
Also I realized another issue with my pack, my 3L bladder I had on the outside of my pack (kinda in the mesh ventilation section). I read online at various sites that was the preferred location, but then my pack didn't come off my back as intended. I moved the bladder inside to the actual bladder pocket and that works great too for the fit. Weird that anyone would recommend that. Putting that much weight on the far back of the pack would certainly contribute to the problems you were having! Heaviest weights closest to your back is a pretty solid rule. My pack doesn't have a bladder sleeve, so I put the water on top of the load, inside and as close to my back as possible. This does mean I need to pay attention to making sure the cap is on tight, but that is always true. Yes, that was terrible advice. Putting the weight further out maximizes the torque on your body. Some people might like it out there to simplify refills, but purely for the sake of comfort, the pack's center of gravity should be as close to your own center of gravity as possible.
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tigger
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Post by tigger on Sept 9, 2015 15:04:03 GMT -8
I put my bladder on the side of my pack and counter balance it with other gear, still effectively moving the weight closer to my back. My general rule is Sleeping bag in bottom, primary clothing directly above, then food/shelter, then first aid gear and quick access items and rain shell on top to help aid in protection from the weather. It's a general rule but I change it a bit to ensure all the weighty items are next to my back (example - shelter tends to be dense weight and always sits next to my back and same applies to some food items as not all food is heavy).
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mk
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Post by mk on Sept 9, 2015 16:43:17 GMT -8
Thanks y'all for posting all the tips. I'm trying them out myself to see if I can also make my pack more comfortable.
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amaruq
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Post by amaruq on Sept 9, 2015 18:45:10 GMT -8
My general rule is Sleeping bag in bottom, primary clothing directly above, then food/shelter, then first aid gear and quick access items and rain shell on top to help aid in protection from the weather. It's a general rule but I change it a bit to ensure all the weighty items are next to my back (example - shelter tends to be dense weight and always sits next to my back and same applies to some food items as not all food is heavy). This is also how I arrange my pack. The only difference is that I carry a pair of 1L bottles, one in each side pocket.
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Post by 805gregg on Sept 19, 2015 16:32:37 GMT -8
Get a lighter pack with better load carrying, try a Six Moons Fusion 65, best pack I've seen, feels like it's not there, plus you can lower your total load a couple of pounds
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