Well this is weird ... the Hoverglide rucksack system ...

[David]

Hi, saw this .... science not magic apparently .. the Hoverglide from Lightning packs. Looks so weird!

Would it help?

Have put two videos up, a short and an in depth review - enjoy!!

 

[David Tallan]

Cutting to the chase in the final thoughts of the long review, it seems that the bag shows its advantages most on those steep descents that can be punishing to knees.

 

[JMac56]

Well, now I've seen everything! Buen Camino.

 

[Lindsay53]

The bloke in the video is cautiously approving however I feel these things are a gimmick rather than a real asset to walking. The bouncing generated by the up and down movement would be noticeable as would the extra weight of the mechanism itself. Along with the price of $US 500, I cant see it being value for money.

 

[VNwalking]

Without trying one, we can all roll our eyes and say whatever opinion comes to mind - it does look different/weird. But would it be bouncy? We don't know. Would it be noticibly heavier? Who knows? Would our dodgy knees thank us? Who knows? I do know it looks interesting and would try one if I had a chance.

 

[Walkalong]

At 5.5 lbs to 7 lb empty, their 30 L pack is about 4 times heavier than my pack. Excluding water, that would increase my loaded pack weight by 30 - 40%.

Where can one buy helium balloons along the way?

 

[dougfitz]

The latest updates on the company's website are from early 2022 (https://hoverglide-world-s-first-fl....com/hosted_preorders/project_updates#updates) and talk about production delays for the crowd-funding backers. Nothing since then suggesting these have been resolved. I wouldn't be holding my breath waiting for a commercial release anytime soon.

 

[HaveringRob]

It is interesting. I hope that those ideas lead to other ideas and concepts. I love innovation.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

The forum has had a number of threads on the hoverglide pack.

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

From an engineering point of view, if there is no elf or leprechaun pushing up behind you or a bunch of helium balloons tied to the top of the pack, the wearer will experience heavier and lighter weights, though only momentary. Overall, if the pack weighs 20 lb., the wearer will feel the full 20 lb. all day...on average.

 

[CWBuff]

What would the world do without Philly Art Museum steps?
Yo Adrian check out the backpack

 

[MikeJS]

I waiting fro a drone that can carry mine with a ‘follow me’ GPS option!

 

[Walkalong]

Great idea!

When I was a young lad I carried my pack ... and measured distance in beer. Presumably to replenish carbs.

How many tree plantings does it takes to offset a bag drone trip?

Then there would be the unending clarification and debate of "the rules" applicable to a drone assisted walk, needed to press print.