Abstract
Purpose: Load carriage for military ground troops on patrol can include a rifle, operational kit, a loaded backpack, and an armored vest, such as the modular tactical vest (MTV) used in this study. As the total mass of transport increases, so too does the potential for fatigue and injuries. Thus, finding the most economical and comfortable load carriage system may allow troops to perform their duties in the safest and most effective manner. The purpose of this study was to assess the energetic and cardiovascular effects of using an MTV with a backpack-style hip belt during overground hiking. It was hypothesized that both energetic and cardiovascular demands of overground hiking with an MTV would improve with the use of the hip belt.
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