I have an ileostomy and I hike with a small pack, but I'd like to graduate to a big pack with a waist belt so I can hike and pioneer camp. The only thing is, I'm worried the waist belt will be on my ostomy. Does anyone backpack and can share their experience?
Bex3000
Mar 25, 2022 1:17 am
AlexT
Mar 25, 2022 4:05 am
Backpack? No, but I do carry duck decoys that have a waist belt on the bag. No real issues, but I'm usually wearing multiple layers and chest waders. I do have a StomGuard belt, and it protects your whole stoma area quite well. You could easily cinch the waist strap from a backpack over it, and you'd probably never feel it. It's very comfortable to wear.
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BackToCa
Mar 28, 2022 11:34 pm
I have done quite a few multi-day backpacking trips. Most recently, three days in Bryce and three days in Zion. I did not have any issues with my pack. I have had my ileostomy for a long time. I adjust my shoulder straps so the belt is comfortable, and it is fine. Have fun out there!
bryancohnracing
Mar 29, 2022 3:28 pm
I hike some and travel by air a bit, always using a backpack as my carry-on. I've found over time that I have to wear a hernia support belt (Nu Hope) and a bag support wrap (Ostomy Secrets) and have had no problems. To be fair, I am not carrying 60-pound packs on three-day hikes, so my experience and free advice are worth what you paid for it! :)
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