Your Heavy Hiking Pack Is Destroying Your Feet—Here’s What the Latest Science Says

By aunderwoodSeptember 27, 2026

A new study finds that carrying more than ten percent of your body weight in your pack increases plantar pressure, causing foot injuries. The post Your Heavy Hiking Pack Is Destroying Your Feet—Here’s What the Latest Science Says appeared first on Outside Online.

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