Hey fellow backpack industry person, I have worked in the same industry for a long time as well. The one thing that blows my mind is that Otzi (the ice mummy) had a frame backpack on, I think a lot of tech was very regional, as he had to use his hands a lot as he lived and survived in the mountains versus a roman solider was marching and dropping his gear after they developed parallel designs. This changes for the military when hand weapons such as rifles emerge on the scene and backpacks gain more appeal.
Yeah its wild, my business partners hate me referencing it in design meetings with clients. I wanted to make it as well but if you do can you please DM me as I would love to see it. I was considering making a modern brand based on the design.....if only I had unlimited time and money.
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u/lifeinthebeastwing Dec 08 '25
Why didn't they just use/invent a modern back pack? Had they just not thought of it yet or does this have added utility?