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The Influence of Backpack-Design on Thermophysiological Parameters during Simulated Hiking Activities

Julia Wilfling,
Robert Klauer,
Frank I. Michel and
Stefan Litzenberger

Proceedings2020, 49(1), 59;https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2020049059

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15 June 2020

To assess the thermoregulatory capacities of backpack-designs, five male participants were equipped with a temperature and moisture measuring system. Relative humidity (rH) and temperature (T) were measured underneath the participants’ t-shirt&...

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Impact of Backpacks on Ergonomics: Biomechanical and Physiological Effects: A Narrative Review

Matteo Genitrini,
Francesca Dotti,
Eleonora Bianca and
Ada Ferri

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2022, 19(11), 6737;https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19116737

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31 May 2022

(1) Background: the effects of load carriage packs on human gait biomechanics, physiology and metabolism depend on the weight carried, the design of the pack and its interaction with the user. (2) Methods: An extensive search in the PubMed database w...

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