Hello.
This is my first post, on this fine site. I have a few back problems, with prolapsed dics. Most times if I look after & not stress the area, its OK. within reason. I am using a Vango 50 liter rucksack, which the back is adjustable. This had the most comfort, will I tried a lot of different makes in the shop.
I have been looking at some of the old rucksacks, with the alu frame on the outside, when I,m wearing the vango, I would always keep the waist bely a little tigher & released the preasure of the upper straps, when needed, to take the stress of the shoulders, that the weight is not pushing down the spine, to the damaged dicks, in the back.
Would I have any gain in comfort, wearing a rucksack with the alu frame to the outside, would this offer a more stable platform, for loading a rucksack, than the vango that I,m using now. I have used daysacks, but with being smaller & no waist belt, they hung all the weight in the the effected area of pain in my back. If its only a short hike or a day out, I will always use the bigger rucksack with a waist belt.
This has me thinking a lot about the outer frame style packs, they have seemed to be out of fashion, here in the uk, but in the states, I have found several firms still making them. Or plenty on ebay uk at times.
I would be greatfull for any advice on the subject, from ones who have used the frame style packs, or what is their down side, to using the newer style of pack that I,m using at the moment.
Thank You.
This is my first post, on this fine site. I have a few back problems, with prolapsed dics. Most times if I look after & not stress the area, its OK. within reason. I am using a Vango 50 liter rucksack, which the back is adjustable. This had the most comfort, will I tried a lot of different makes in the shop.
I have been looking at some of the old rucksacks, with the alu frame on the outside, when I,m wearing the vango, I would always keep the waist bely a little tigher & released the preasure of the upper straps, when needed, to take the stress of the shoulders, that the weight is not pushing down the spine, to the damaged dicks, in the back.
Would I have any gain in comfort, wearing a rucksack with the alu frame to the outside, would this offer a more stable platform, for loading a rucksack, than the vango that I,m using now. I have used daysacks, but with being smaller & no waist belt, they hung all the weight in the the effected area of pain in my back. If its only a short hike or a day out, I will always use the bigger rucksack with a waist belt.
This has me thinking a lot about the outer frame style packs, they have seemed to be out of fashion, here in the uk, but in the states, I have found several firms still making them. Or plenty on ebay uk at times.
I would be greatfull for any advice on the subject, from ones who have used the frame style packs, or what is their down side, to using the newer style of pack that I,m using at the moment.
Thank You.