Exoskeleton - Seventy lbs feels like five!

This gas powered (generator) exoskeleton uses a complex array of sensors to match your body movements, and makes a 70 lb. load (Which is far too much for a normal soldier to carry) feel like only five!
deedub81says...

I don't agree with the video summary. 70lbs isn't far too much. You should be able to carry 1/3 your body weight on your back. The guy in the vid looks like he weighs about 190lbs. He should be able to pack 65lbs, or so. 70lbs is about what my pack usually weighs when I go backpacking. Last month we hiked 59 miles in 5 days with 68lbs on my back. I carried most of the food for the group and I wasn't struggling nearly as much as that guy looks like he is. 70lbs is heavy for the average adult, but not too much.

I'm looking forward to seeing what this system looks like as they perfect it. Really cool stuff.

MarineGunrocksays...

Deedub, what you're forgetting is that a pack only contains food, some water and clothes and what-not.
The soldier still has to carry his body armor, which usually consists of 15 pounds of bullet-proof plates names SAPIs - Small Arms Protective Inserts. Then the two pound helmet, and weapon, radio (maybe) and ammo. All that adds to a LOT of additional weight.

My flack jacket (Which contained ammo and SAPIs) weighed almost 25 pounds alone.

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