Douglas Christel
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- Camino Frances (May 2019)
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I been training with a new Osprey Stratos 36 in preparation for my Spring 2019 Camino. I've noticed my forearms rubbing on my hip belt pockets on my latest training hike on flat terrain. On another hike involving lots of elevation gains, I didn't notice the rubbing. I love the utility of the hip pockets, but am concerned that my forearms may be raw after 500 miles of hiking over the flatter terrain of the CF. I'm considering returning my new Stratos for one without hip pockets. Thoughts?
My thanks in advance for your wisdom!
Doug
I always wear a long sleeved shirt.....except for one day at home I went out in a short sleeved tshirt. Never again! The straps of my pack rubbed on my arms quite uncomfortably.
Maybe that solution (or poles) could work for you if you like the utility of pockets.
If you don’t find a solution and end up switching packs, perhaps you could wear a small bumbag/fanny pack.
I had thought that poles would alleviate the problem. I intend to use poles for the ups and downs, but not the flats. That said, using poles on the flats for the rhythm may be a good thing too.Are you using trekking poles? I use mine on any terrain, since they help with balance and rhythm. Poles will keep your forearms away from the pockets.
Thanks! That's a different Stratos than I have (pictured below).View attachment 44717
Exactly what I have, it was perfect for my camino, it is perfect for my daily training walks, never leave home without it. My cellphone fits perfectly in the pockets, plus I carry other items which I need to be readily accessible. Good luck with the planning and execution of your camino. No pares de caminar.
I think the other thing is that I've lost an inch or two in the waist recently and I like my hip belt tight. As a result, my hip belt pockets are pretty far forward and are in the way of my natural arm swing.Just looked at the website - the rear view shows them sticking out a long way, I can imagine they'd rub like crazy against bare skin.
Personally on my pack they don't protrude so much: right hand side pocket 1993 100pts Camino coin, left hand pocket European Health card and front door key.
I definitely recommend poles. I also keep the hip belt tight. The photo is from my 2015 Camino with the 36l Osprey StratusI think the other thing is that I've lost an inch or two in the waist recently and I like my hip belt tight. As a result, my hip belt pockets are pretty far forward and are in the way of my natural arm swing.
Between the poles and recommendations for long sleeves (I'm going in May 2019), that might do the trick! Thanks for all the help and input!
Hi Douglas, can you take it back to the store where you purchased it and get the staff to refit the pack for you? Walking around in a store is not quite the same as walking on the trails. There might be possible adjustments that can be made to make the problem go away.I been training with a new Osprey Stratos 36 in preparation for my Spring 2019 Camino. I've noticed my forearms rubbing on my hip belt pockets on my latest training hike on flat terrain. On another hike involving lots of elevation gains, I didn't notice the rubbing. I love the utility of the hip pockets, but am concerned that my forearms may be raw after 500 miles of hiking over the flatter terrain of the CF. I'm considering returning my new Stratos for one without hip pockets. Thoughts?
My thanks in advance for your wisdom!
Doug
IMHO...once you get into the rhythm of using the poles you won’t want to be without them on flat ground. Check out youtube tutorials if you haven’t already. The most amazing discovery for me, poles, and I had originally wanted to set out with a very large and heavy pilgrim’s staff.I had thought that poles would alleviate the problem. I intend to use poles for the ups and downs, but not the flats. That said, using poles on the flats for the rhythm may be a good thing too.
I found I wanted to do something with my arms on my flat hike. My 20-year old EMS3000 pack has big strap loops that I lock my thumbs into and let my arms dangle to the rhythm of my walk, which was somewhat soothing.
Essential for me, where else would I keep small essentials and snacks?
I had a similar issue with the placement of the pockets and have since gone from years of Osprey packs to Gregory.
I too carry a Stratos 36. I have not had any problems while wearing short or long sleeves.I been training with a new Osprey Stratos 36 in preparation for my Spring 2019 Camino. I've noticed my forearms rubbing on my hip belt pockets on my latest training hike on flat terrain. On another hike involving lots of elevation gains, I didn't notice the rubbing. I love the utility of the hip pockets, but am concerned that my forearms may be raw after 500 miles of hiking over the flatter terrain of the CF. I'm considering returning my new Stratos for one without hip pockets. Thoughts?
My thanks in advance for your wisdom!
Doug
That must be the answer. If you are using hiking poles, forearms are always away from the pockets. I never had any problems with the pockets on my Camino from St. Jean to Santiago. My hip belt pockets were stuffed with anything I thought I might need quick access to. Don't know what I would have done without them. The thought of having to take off my backpack every time I needed something would have been prohibitive and a waste of time.Are you using trekking poles? I use mine on any terrain, since they help with balance and rhythm. Poles will keep your forearms away from the pockets.
I been training with a new Osprey Stratos 36 in preparation for my Spring 2019 Camino. I've noticed my forearms rubbing on my hip belt pockets on my latest training hike on flat terrain. On another hike involving lots of elevation gains, I didn't notice the rubbing. I love the utility of the hip pockets, but am concerned that my forearms may be raw after 500 miles of hiking over the flatter terrain of the CF. I'm considering returning my new Stratos for one without hip pockets. Thoughts?
My thanks in advance for your wisdom!
Doug
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