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Optimal back-pack load for short distance hiking.

Y Shoenfeld, R Udassin, Y Shapiro

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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    Optimal backpack loads for young men marching were determined. Carrying 30 kg for 12 km or 35 kg for 6 km at 6 km/hr minimizes physiological strain and maintains maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max).

    Area of Science:

    • Exercise Physiology
    • Biomechanics
    • Human Performance

    Background:

    • Backpack load carriage is crucial for military, rescue, and hiking.
    • Determining optimal loads is essential to prevent excessive physiological strain and maintain performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the optimal backpack load for young men during marching at 6 km/hr.
    • To evaluate physiological responses (heart rate, rectal temperature, VO2 max, glucose) and subjective feelings at different loads and distances.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty healthy young men participated, serving as their own controls.
    • Subjects marched 6 km and 12 km with backpack loads of 30 kg and 35 kg.
    • Physiological parameters and subjective feedback were recorded.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant physiological changes were observed when marching 6 km with 30 or 35 kg loads.
    • Significant increases in heart rate, decreases in VO2 max, and changes in blood glucose occurred when marching 12 km with 35 kg compared to 30 kg.
    • Subjective feedback corroborated the physiological findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal backpack loads for young men marching at 6 km/hr on level ground are 30 kg for 12 km and 35 kg for 6 km.
    • These loads allow for task completion without significant decrease in VO2 max or excessive physiological strain.
    • Findings are applicable to hiking, rescue operations, and military missions.