Comment by nchmy

I was reading up on head-carrying the other day. Here's some fantastic articles on the topic, and especially about the use of "tumplines" (strap on top of head with ropes that go around the thing being carried)

https://archive.ph/NtSSz (article from The Atlantic)

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/...

https://www.patagonia.com/stories/culture/design/on-tumpline...

https://movementum.co.uk/journal/head-loading

I started training with one and a 33lb bundle of firewood the other day, and my back and neck haven't felt this good in a long time. I'm going to continue increasing weight, and might also try carrying things directly on top of my head without the tumpline.