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Maybe I am not using them correctly, but have tried them with several of my packs and just don't find them to be comfortable due to neck...

Sorry to hear that jdeerfoot. The advice I would give to someone trying out a tump is to adjust it on the long side and shorten it as...

I really like those clear moon-lit nights after the leaves have fallen. The forest seems enchanted when lit by moon light allowing you...

I’ve seen him do it live, probably the strongest guy I have ever had the pleasure of tripping with. (although Memaquay is right up there...

I used a tumpline not an hour ago! They are NOT for carrying significant weight by people unaccustomed to using them. I've made several...

Seeing is believing. I'm amazed at what both of you are carrying. This sounds very interesting, I think I'd like to try it but only...

Tumplines are remarkably effective and absolutely increase the amount that you can feasibly carry. I’ve mostly used them on wannigans...

I think there is a potential possibility to hurt your neck and I have tweaked mine. That being said my wife has had a bad neck for...

I've always found them intriguing but never tried them. Now that I'm experiencing some slight neck issues that are probably due to disc...

I use mine with a #50 pound pack. I’ve used one to get a 16” Walker Turner bandsaw out of a basement. Jim

My wife and I have been fans for almost 35 years. Using a tumpline spreads the load between your shoulders, head and your back. Leaning...

Recently I've been watching a lot of videos on packers carrying their gear using a tumpline. The video makes it sound like you could...

No contest. Wear plastic gloves. I used to build sail boats for a living. A long time ago we just washed our hands in acetone. Now...

Hope you don't mind Robin, for those who might be wc curious, here's a canoe blog about the Chestnuts...

New to us yellow Curtis Ladybug. Thank you @tketcham for selling her. She’s found a good home.