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 Utah's canyon trekking,deck chair packing desert explorer who dreams of visiting Canada someday
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 08:42 AM
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Lower back pain. It effects millions of people. This may limit me from my passion; hiking.
So, I was out having a smoothie at an artist community after doing a recon on a favorite mountain the other week and ran into a couple of bicycle riders from an outfitter in Zion. This couple either owned the business or were guides. I asked them as they looked at their hydration packs with disdain and slung them over their shoulders. I interupted by asking
is there any kind of HYDRATION system that is a lap band kind of thing that I, having a herneated disc, can wear around my hip like a "fanny Pak" of days gone past? I want a tube like hydration bladder that I can attach to my belt loops or put around my waist to rest on my hip bones. Something that will not attach to my pants and pull them down with each step.
They said the fanny pak has "evolved" and yes, there are great things out there to take the
3 litres of water off of my spine and onto my hips. Also, they knew someone who purchased
get this....EMT or paramedic pants. they are chock full of little hooks, nooks, crannies, and loads of extra pockets even down the legs on the calf regions. Hmmmmm
Question? I am about to look seriously into this. Anyone else ever hear of a really good
tube like bladder system for hauling water around my waist or below? Now I don't want to have my legs burdened with tons of bulk and weight to catch on every cactus I pass hehe
but, imagine paramedic pants? and all those dozens of pockets? distributing all those GU packets all over my lower body and the 10 essentials could go everywhere, too> Thus freeing up my spine.
help? thanks. jerry
ps didn't mean to kick off a 10 essentials thread...hehe
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Nanaimo, bc
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Edmonton, AB
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 09:44 AM
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I had a displaced disk 8 years ago, did a bunch of soft tissue damage. I haven't heard of any method of carrying water like you describe (although it sounds like a good idea for day trips).
What helped me the most was physical therapy, yoga and rock climbing. It took a few years to the point where I could carry a normal backpacking pack. I can relate to wanting to put the weight on your hips. Now I roll with an 30-40L Osprey pack with the hip belt tightened way up. |
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Campbell River, BC
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Hope, BC
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High River, (just south of Calgary eh!), Alberta
Canada
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 4:36 PM
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I'm not familiar with the packs that solo75 is linking to but I think that would be a better approach than a fanny type pack. I think you'd want better weight distribution than they can provide. Getting the heavier weight (water) in tight where it can't swing around and doesn't affect your balance causing extra strain would help. Might take some experimenting to figure out what works best for your situation.
You can also do guided tours with the fee being the guests carry your extra water... good incentive not to loose them in the desert! |
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
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Hope, BC
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 7:02 PM
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Hope, BC
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 7:03 PM
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Originally posted by OK Jack
This make total sense !!!
http://www.monowalker.com/
You should get one of them for hikes, so you can carry your canon lenses  |
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 7:41 PM
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Originally posted by AcesHigh
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Originally posted by OK Jack
This make total sense !!!
http://www.monowalker.com/
You should get one of them for hikes, so you can carry your canon lenses
I'm planing to get an ATV to take hiking and to carry my lenses !!! |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 8:59 PM
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Originally posted by AcesHigh
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Originally posted by OK Jack
This make total sense !!!
http://www.monowalker.com/
You should get one of them for hikes, so you can carry your canon lenses
Seems a bit cumbersome.
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Utah's canyon trekking,deck chair packing desert explorer who dreams of visiting Canada someday
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Posted - 05/17/2012 : 9:40 PM
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Thanks, Mrraulduke! I watched both videos and have never seen any of these down here, for sale. I am very interested. Even if I hike with 3 litres, I can now move at least half of it below L4-L5 and keep my disc happier. I don't wear a frame pack. I do No overnighters. I am prepared to spend the night though.
Hi, DeNomad! Physical therapy done, weight loss almost there, and stretching every day at least 7 times per day, swimming, and looking at the heat yoga that someone mentioned in another post as help. Actually talked to a yoga instructor about it yesterday.
Thanks, Solo! I AM going to find one of these either here or Vegas and talk to an outfitter who tries and buys lots of stuff who is in Zion Park SAR, Bo Beck and I know he will have heard of this pack.
Cool Idea, Aces & Ok Jack! On a long slog, flat long road, I could wheel it along and then,
park it somewhere and explore around without any weight at all. then, come back to it and walk back down the long dusty road. Kinda like the ol bike and hikes that Mick did. Instead of a bike, I wheel in, park, hike, and wheel back out again. Or just "borrow" a giant Costco shopping cart? hehe
You're right, Aces. I would need a solid rubber wheel not inflatable with all the rough terrain I hike in with all the cactus and such. In fact, everyone out here uses the green
mysterious slime in their tires or they go flat right away.
A serious thing to think about.
You're right, Sodbuster. I need to get a look at all of these things and try them out.
I'm going to be looking around this summer, real hard and talking to some outfitters at Zion.
So, Sodbuster, you think it's time Rented mule got a "rented mule" too funny....
cheered me right up.
I am capable. But, just want to really bring down that fear factor and increase my odds.
Great stuff from everyone. I really do appreciate the input. My friend suggested that I fill up several condoms and place them in my cargo pants pockets. She....is funny...
an inappropriate....
Seriously, thank you all.
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Utah's canyon trekking,deck chair packing desert explorer who dreams of visiting Canada someday
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Posted - 05/22/2012 : 9:10 PM
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Just cinched on the Camelbak pack with the water storage on the bottom. Way cool. It also has lots of little storage pockets on the the bottom belt. Wide angle belt like what you would have on a backpack. Thanks! There is still storage on top section, too.
I will work this out. cheers! |
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Gear for hiking with a BAD back
