Table 1.

Weight of different equipment items used in the measurements.

Equipment setup	Individual weight of the piece of equipment, kg	Weight of the equipment in total, kg	Setup number
Without equipment in shorts, combat boots and socks	—	—	a (Reference)
+ Helmet	1.5	1.5	b
+ Carrying strap	1	2.5	c
+ Backpack	15	17.5	d
+ Weapon G36
(a) Carried in front of the body	3.6	21.1	e-1
(b) Slung over the shoulder	3.6	21.1	e-2