Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in New Zealand | Est. 2000
Balance your body and move with less strain
This mid-volume lightweight framed Balance Backpack is a master of body movement, stability, and instant gear access. The Multi-Balance, oversized shoulder strap pockets allow you to distribute the load across your entire body. The pockets are great for carrying all of your tech and battery banks, easy-to-reach layers such as gloves or a rain jacket, snacks, water filtration, a camera, a cooking kit, toiletries, and so much more! This leaves your hips less restricted and your center of gravity the same so you can move with less energy while carrying a large load. It is a superb choice for backpacking thru-hikers and your 3-day hike overnighters who are going light but still want the comfort that a framed pack provides. The pack style is pared back for a minimum weight, appealing to those who want to be naturally balanced and move with less effort and strain.
Features:
- Internal Frame with form-fitting back panel and 3d mesh air gap
- Auto Form hip belt
- Removable Multi Balance Pockets with 4 compartments plus mesh front pockets add a counterbalance to the load on your back
- On-adjust back length shoulder straps allow you to adjust the size of the back panel while wearing the pack for maximum comfort and even weight distribution
- U-Flow Harness system that eliminates the pull on your shoulders from the balance pockets
- Shoulder straps are connected to the back panel rather than the back of the pack to allow you to have complete shoulder and hip mobility
- Roll-top closure
- Internal hydration sleeve and hydration port
- Front top zip pocket with key hook
- Large front mesh pocket
- Two fabric side pockets
- Drawcord for front compression
- Lasso Loc gear attachment points
- Twin Trekking pole attachment
- Ice axe loop
- Shoulder straps are connected to the back panel rather than the back of the pack to allow you to have complete shoulder and hip mobility
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Specs
Volume: 50L (Total)
- Main Body: 43L
- Shoulder Strap Pockets: 7L (total), 3.5L per side
Number of external pockets: 8
Recommended maximum load capacity: 33lbs
Sizing: One Size
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Back Length*:
- Small Shoulder Straps: 16" - 19"** | 41cm - 50cm
- Large Shoulder Straps: 17" - 22" | 45cm - 56cm
- Hip Belt: 31" - 50" | 78cm - 129cm
*The shoulder straps are connected to the adjustable back panel. Sizing of the shoulder straps will affect the size of the adjustable back length
**If you have a larger chest choose a bigger size
Dimensions: 12.2"W x 8.6"D x 25.6"H | 31cm x 22cm x 65cm
Weight:
- With Small Shoulder Straps: 1.78lbs | 810g
- With Large Shoulder Straps: 2lbs | 910g
Materials:
- Main body: 70D Robic Gridstop with UHMWPE
- Bottom: 210D Robic Gridstop with UHMWPE
- Trim: 30D Ripstop
- PFAS-Free
Made in Vietnam
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United StatesGreat!
This pack is really well made. What isn't obvious is that the front pockets also have support structure to them. Excellent feature IMO. Sadly I have to return it because for my use, it was too small in volume. I couldn't get all my gear in it. If they make a bigger pack volume, I would definitely try it.
United StatesI own an older Aarn
I have the older natural balance Aarn. I bought It maybe 10 years ago. Mine was a bit heavier than these ones. The idea of the front balance pockets works. I found my posture was much better when i spent to time to smartly arrange things. They also have a variety of pocket designs. I have a set for my dslr and the regular o es. The pack was well designed to give us options on how we want it configured. It has a vertical divider for left/right, a lower sleeping bag compartment, and dry sacks that fit great when the divider is installed. The only negative I have is my front sweats much more even with the pockets arched away from my chest. I write this review as a fan of those company and would live to see them have a larger presence in the US.
