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Hiking is an activity that just about anyone can do and enjoy. Of course there are many levels of the activity but overall, it's truly a rewarding experience when done properly. If you are going hiking for the first time, you'll notice other hikers and what they are using and carrying to make their hikes more enjoyable. The options are many. Should you wear a hat? Should you use hiking poles? And one really important consideration is what type of pack should you carry. Here's a very important consideration and why I suggest the waist backpack - BALANCE.
When loaded with weight, a backpack that is supported on the shoulders can cause you to feel like leaning forward even when you don't realize it. It's a subtle effect, similar to carrying a purse on your left shoulder all your life and then one day realizing that you are leaning to the right to support it. And that happens no matter how much weight. So just imagine how a backpack with significant weight in it can impact your balance.
Hiking trails are not the same as a paved walking path. They can be rugged, rocky, steep, or sandy and slippery. So of course, proper footwear is important, but so is your pack. A waist backpack, or lumbar pack as it's often called, puts the weight squarely on your hips, evenly balanced by the large muscle groups of the legs where weight is supposed to be supported. You will not find yourself leaning forward or backward but rather walking along as though there is no pull in any direction other than the pull of gravity your normally feel when walking.
Waist backpacks offer the most stable and balanced solution for carrying weight, including water, which you will need plenty of. A waist pack that has two water bottles, one on each side is ideal for balance. And access to the water is easy and convenient, so you aren't running the risk of shoulder strain by taking a shoulder strap backpack on and off.
Sometimes when you are hiking long distances or hiking in inclement weather, you will need to carry a pack that is larger than a waist style pack. The best choice for this type of pack will be one with a waist or lumbar belt to support at least some of the weight on your hips.
So how do you select a great waist backpack for your hikes? First consider size. How long will you hike? Buy one that is adequate in volume, but no need to get one that is too large if you are only hiking short distances. Buy one of high quality materials and if possible get one made in the USA because it will be made well and last a lifetime.
Stay balanced using a waist backpack and you will enjoy hiking for years!
SOURCE : http://goarticles.com/article/Improve-Balance-on-the-Hiking-Trail-Using-a-Waist-Backpack/5450799/
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