When I start a hike, my hands and arms are free and easy. Towards the end I always find them clutching the straps of my backpack. Why?
Edit, for clarity: I always use a waist strap. I’m not talking about using my arms to lift weight off my shoulders. I seem to end up holding my shoulder straps, elbows pointed downwards, almost pulling the backpack downwards onto my shoulders and tighter against my back.
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Not sure, but I would assume its because over time the strain that the backpack is putting on your shoulders gets alleviated when you clutch the straps and take some of the direct pressure off.
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