Exoskeleton Hiking Pants

[SureShot]

I will be interested to see where this technology goes...

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/08/style/video/arcteryx-skip-exoskeleton-hiking-pants-digvid

 

[elkhunterUT]

Very interesting-not sure I like the direction this is headed.

 

[elkassassin]

Get Me A Suit Built That Covers Every Joint & Muscle In This Old Wore Out Body & I Might Yet Head To Mt Everest!

 

[eelgrass]

I wonder if motorized pants are legal in designated wilderness areas. Asking for a friend.

 

[MountainSqwabler]

If this concept were to ever truly work, It would only promote lazy azzez who don't hike before season and then cry all season about having to go 300 yards from the truck.

 

[feddoc]

If this concept were to ever truly work, It would only promote lazy azzez who don't hike before season and then cry all season about having to go 300 yards from the truck.

It does work.

I'm not so sure about the lazy assesses thing. But as a dude sporting a fake body part or two, I wouldn't mind trying one just to see if I can gain a bit of independence.

Wearable exoskeleton can turn you into superhuman athlete

The X1 exoskeleton is a motorized artificial intelligence-powered all-terrain device that straps to your waist and thighs for hiking climbing and running.

www.foxnews.com

 

[eelgrass]

Get Me A Suit Built That Covers Every Joint & Muscle In This Old Wore Out Body & I Might Yet Head To Mt Everest!

Go from Base Camp to the summit and back in 4 hours.