well more the shoulders really. I'm off on a mountain navigation course in Scotland this November and have tried out carrying my pack last weekend. We are camping out on the mountain, so I've got tent, sleeping bag, cooking set and food, but the pack is coming in at just under 20kgs (that includes 3ltrs of water). I've got a webtex PLCE 120ltr Bergen, but am finding it is my shoulders that are letting me down. Do any of you guys have some tips to reduce the amount of rubbing/soreness. Reducing weight isn't really possible or replacing the pack as funds and time are short.
Would building up shoulder muscles help, or any tips on creating extra padding? I know some of you are ex-mob and will no doubt carried heavier weights in the same packs, so how did you deal with it?
Did 13 miles on Sunday and was quite surprised that the legs lasted, just the shoulders let me down.
Would building up shoulder muscles help, or any tips on creating extra padding? I know some of you are ex-mob and will no doubt carried heavier weights in the same packs, so how did you deal with it?
Did 13 miles on Sunday and was quite surprised that the legs lasted, just the shoulders let me down.