“Powered” pants: take 30 lbs of load off your body

[Poser]

Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter

One step closer to Iron Man.

www.theverge.com

 

[Ucsdryder]

I think the next major technology that will have to be considered by all states are drones that carry people. That will truly be the biggest game changer. I hope they outlaw them preemptively.

 

[mlevimadden]

I think the next major technology that will have to be considered by all states are drones that carry people. That will truly be the biggest game changer. I hope they outlaw them preemptively.

https://wisk.aero/

 

[Ucsdryder]

https://wisk.aero/

They are already out there but they’re too expensive. In the next decade the price will probably make them an issue.

 

[StuckoYota99]

Those would be really great for people with disabilities to get out and hunt or hike. With my back and knees I would definetly use those if it meant being able to hunt as I get older.

 

[kravguy]

Why are they part of a pair pants, and not just leg braces you can strap on?

 

[307]

Why are they part of a pair pants, and not just leg braces you can strap on?

I'd imagine that the pants are simply designed around the assistive braces and that the braces can be used independently. Otherwise, they'd be a bit difficult to wash.

 

[IDVortex]

They are already out there but they’re too expensive. In the next decade the price will probably make them an issue.

Nah, because drone bodies will help folks with their bad decisions of health, which will make them easier to control and less time to live so won't be as costly on society.

 

[huntnful]

I think the next major technology that will have to be considered by all states are drones that carry people. That will truly be the biggest game changer. I hope they outlaw them preemptively.

I will for sure drone drop my ass into some landlocked BLM hahaha.

The signs at the beginning of NF and wilderness areas are going to have to have drones carrying a person crossed out on them now.

 

[IW17]

This isn't new tech.

 

[MallardSX2]

^^^ As someone who had leg braces similar to that when they were a child for about 4 years, I can certainly laugh at that pun.

Maybe that's why I am such a bitter bastard now. lol

 

[IW17]

^^^ As someone who had leg braces similar to that when they were a child for about 4 years, I can certainly laugh at that pun.

Maybe that's why I am such a bitter bastard now. lol

My cousin got leg braces about 6 months after Forest Gump was released. To say he got rode pretty hard was an understatement. Fast forward ten years and he turned into one of the toughest, no mercy types I've ever seen. I always tell him he owes me a beer for turning out so great lol.

 

[mtwarden]

I just sent in $99 for a preorder, knocks the price down to $4500.

Fricking can’t wait for the jet pack that runs off the same battery pack!

 

[Weldor]

Amazin the gadgets they think up, motorized mountain biking, motorized hiking. Why not sit on the couch and watch it on the tube. LOL

 

[doc holiday13]

This isn't new tech.


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Honestly.. Even just braces like that could save your knees a considerable amount of abuse

 

[dreamingWest]

Imagine how heavy you'd feel when the batteries run out!
"Wait up guys! I'm going to sit here and charge."

 

[william schmaltz]

Drones are essentially already covered under most state’s fixed-wing aircraft laws. If not, there would be an army of motorized paragliders hitting the Alaska wilderness on August 9th that would make Hamas blush.

 

[flatlanderhuffandpuff]

I think when I can't hike under my own power I'll just be done.

I see this being used to haul out of shape people into places they will need airlifted from once the power dies.

I've watched fat people struggle with e bikes on flat trails after the power runs out on paved roads.

 

[SWOHTR]

Those pants plus the Hilti Exo tool balancer will be a game changer in the woods.

 

[mtwarden]

But the exoskeleton isn’t designed to help anyone cheat their way up a strenuous trail. The goal is to make hiking — and challenging hiking trails — more accessible to those who may not have the necessary endurance.

WTF? may not have the necessary endurance, but using a machine isn't cheating????