Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter (www.theverge.com)

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Their pitch expressly claims the device isn't AT... But it is to help more people access the outdoors, which I think counts to an extent.

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[-] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 0 points 1 month ago

++ this thing wouldn't have helped. Excessive standing, walking or not will damage your legs. Moving can help tho

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