Perfect for bulletproofing your legs. Well made.

As a Flatlander in West Texas that loves to elk hunt in the mountains, I thought I would give this pack a try. I use this pack to train like I hunt. The only thing I can't really reproduce is the elevation. I put a 45lb plate on it and get on the stairmaster for 20 or so minutes, a couple times a week. This pack replicates the fit and wear of my Kuiu pack and puts stress in the same places I usually feel on day two or three of the hunt. The longer I go, the more prepared I'll be this year in the rockies. Train like you fight...you wont be disappointed in this product and if properly used, you'll be ready for long days in the woods and a packout.

As a landscape photographer I find myself having to carry a lot of gear as well as the usual camping and safety gear. My last expedition saw me carrying a 40kg (88lbs) pack. I had trained with a 30kg (66lbs) weight vest but even at that weight struggled due to downward pressure on my trapezoids and the feeling that the weights were swinging out of my lower back. I could never manage more than 3 miles training because of this.

I started with the Atlas training frame about 3 months ago and I am so glad I purchased it. I’m already at 20kg (44lbs) and 6 miles. The frame is completely adjustable and sits almost as comfortably on me as my Osprey100. The strapping guides the load to my hips and there is no pressure at all on my shoulders. I feel trained in my legs, hip adductors and lower abs after each session.

Great product - does exactly what it “says on the box”. If you need to train for a heavy pack this is the solution. Highly recommend.

Outdoorsmans Atlas Trainer Frame System

This thing is bad A. Only thing I would change is use an adjustable bar clamp so you could make it a bit tighter to keep the plates tight. Other than that a great workout and doesn’t bite when loaded.