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Subject: [Leica] Hip pack recommendations?
From: ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 12:22:55 -0400
References: <CAFuU78eP+NTOF+9R+9rgcFsfGXredzu6GPbf0ekVDgWcqDNwBA@mail.gmail.com> <FA220316-01ED-48D7-9DF6-5D9A4AB6860F@mac.com> <CA+yJO1C8i0eF661jf7qpsWMiLWoUGiAe=yDSZhRQ=3U3HGwhHQ@mail.gmail.com>

i really like my old Lowepro Photo Runner--really small but carries more 
than enough for a good walk

ric


On Oct 2, 2012, at 12:08 PM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote:

> I agree.  Also very important, don't neglect exercising your back and
> shoulders!  Local YMCA's have classes called Silver Sneakers designed to
> help aging bodies deal with stresses and strains. The exercises
> specifically target problem areas, mobility, stretching and balance I
> couldn't continue to function without my Silver Sneakers class three times
> a week!
> 
> Tina
> 
> On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 11:41 AM, George Lottermoser <imagist3 at 
> mac.com>wrote:
> 
>> 
>> On Oct 2, 2012, at 9:52 AM, Lew Schwartz wrote:
>> 
>>> Looks like I'll have to try a hip pack, my 66yo body is telling me to
>>> leave my shoulders and spine alone. My typical kit is an M body with
>>> lens, 1 or 2 additional lenses and film or batteries.
>>> 
>>> Recommendations and neurologists appreciated.
>> 
>> I've always found hip packs harder on the hip joints
>> than most small shoulder packs are on shoulders and spines.
>> Shoulder packs can move from shoulder to shoulder to share the weight over
>> time.
>> 
>> My every day pack, with M8, two lenses, wallets and note books
>> is an Eagle Creek bag with hidden, zip away belt and shoulder strap.
>> When walking all day I have the option to share the weight between
>> both shoulders, and the hips;
>> alternating as well as using both the shoulder and hip at the same time.
>> 
>> works really well for my aging joints, and decreasing cartilage;
>> works so well that I've attempted to find a second copy;
>> unfortunately has been unavailable for quite some time.
>> 
>> If I needed another every day pack I'd be looking for something very
>> similar though.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> George Lottermoser
>> george at imagist.com
>> http://www.imagist.com
>> http://www.imagist.com/blog
>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> 
> 
> -- 
> Tina Manley, ASMP
> www.tinamanley.com
> 
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In reply to: Message from lew1716 at gmail.com (Lew Schwartz) ([Leica] Hip pack recommendations?)
Message from imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser) ([Leica] Hip pack recommendations?)
Message from images at comporium.net (Tina Manley) ([Leica] Hip pack recommendations?)