I’ve been thinking about how the weight distribution in a pack can turn a smooth walk into a series of micro‑oscillations. Do you notice the same shift when you add or remove a single item?

Yeah, the rhythm changes almost immediately. It’s almost like the body tries to compensate by subtly adjusting stride length, heel lift, and even torso angle. I always measure that shift in my own gait when I experiment—just a couple centimeters can make a noticeable difference in fatigue over a long walk.

I agree, the slightest shift can throw the whole balance off. I keep a small log of the weights and tweak the straps until the center feels like a still point.