pack opinions

I used to share a house with a couple of Hot Shots who also did Ski Patrol work in the winter. They were very experienced with a variety of pack-styles and were familiar with the attributes of each. I was always curious about why fire-fighters always used these low-slung packs. There answer was mobility, particularly of the shoulders and arms; there is nothing to get in the way when you swing your arms around. When you bend over, the weight stays near your center; you're less likely to be "tipped" over by the weight of a pack up higher on your shoulders. Another useful feature of this style, it's easy to get into without taking it all the way off. Loosen a few straps and it can pivot around to where you can easily reach items on or in the pack.

On another note, there are a lot of firefighters based around Sisters, OR; local production hints at a well-thought-out design.
 
It is an interesting design, but as baldtaco mentioned, it's a little heavy for the volume it will carry...my Osprey Kestral 38 will hold twice as much and only weighs 3lbs/3oz. However, I do like the design; for what we do...off trail hiking, bouldering, etc., it could hold your hard hat, day-hike essentials, rope/harness/shoes/hardware and plenty of water. Arm and shoulder mobility looks great with this design. For the price, I would definately have to try it out first hand to see how it fit, but it's a nice diversion from the norm,

ROCK6
 
What with the water carrying and the low slung nature I'm thinking pottering round a jungle is where that might be strong. Water, hammock, roof, cameras, notes 'n' sketches.
 
Good thinkin ROCK. Ill bet that would be a great use for it.

Baldtaco-II thats exactly what I was thinking when I saw it...
 
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