I eventually switched to a backpack — which distributes that weight more evenly across my body — and never looked back. Since then, I've been on a quest to find the best backpacks for work.
Elyse Saugstad, a professional skier, wore a backpack equipped with an air bag ... looking for fresh descents accessible by helicopters, hiking or even the simple ride up a chairlift.
Take a day hike, amplify it by weeks and months, and imagine the serenity on one of these long-distance hiking trails. A walk in the woods gives you fresh air, time away from electronics and a chance ...