Re: (no subject)

[Ted Reesor <reesor_t@yahoo.co.uk>]

Funny you mention this as I was introduced to one just
the other day.  The first response ground crews in our
area are testing one and at first blush are giving
mixed reviews.  I will find out the manufacturer and
pass it on, but it won't be until Tuesday I'm afraid.

Keep in mind that the amount of equipment won't be
decreased, just re-allocated.  Therefore, a pack can
be quite heavy and cumbersome.  We have someone coming
back from a prolonged recovery from a back injury and
there were concerns about his putting the backpack on
and off safely.  If you could somehow place a pack at
hip level so you can just throw the straps on and
"run", it would be great.  The firefighters in our
area have their packs specially mounted behind their
truck seats so they could do just that.

The other issue is that there can be a natural
tendency to throw just one strap over the shoulder and
run, therefore using it just like a regular bag.  Not
only does this dismiss the value of the backpack
design, but it tends to rip off the strap you are
using and puts a REAL strain on the back.

I'll find your info ASAP.

Cheers,

=====
Ted Reesor, RRT/RRCP
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
Burlington, Ontario

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