Balance Pockets Sport

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What is your torso length?

You will need: A soft measuring tape and a friend.

1. Tilt your head forward and feel for the bony bump where the slope of your shoulders meets your neck. This is your 7th cervical (or C7) vertebra—and the top of your torso length.

2. Next, find your Iliac Center. This is the point in the centre of your spine that aligns with the highest boney point on your hipbone.

3. Tilt your head back up and have your friend run the tape straight down your spine from your C7 until you reach your Iliac Center. 

This is your torso length. Check it twice to be sure! Use your torso length to determine your pack size looking at the size chart below.

 

What is your hip belt size?

You will need: A soft measuring tape.

To determine your hip belt size, measure around the hips at the iliac crest (the boney part of your hips), not the waist.

Note that only the hip belts of our bigger packs come in different sizes. Our other packs do come with a one-size-fit-all pelvic form hip belt. 

Aarn Hip Belt Size Guide:
Small: Between 64 cm - 80 cm 
Medium: Between 81 cm - 90 cm
Large: 91 cm - 100 cm
Extra Large: 101 cm - 120 cm  

If you are on the cusp, go to the bigger size.

 

Bring more balance, comfort and easy-access storage to the trail with the Aarn Balance Pockets Sport. Designed for active hikers who want a simple way to improve load distribution, these mid-sized front pockets help share weight between the front of the body, the hip belt and the main pack, reducing the forward lean often created by traditional backpacks.

With 10L or 12L of front storage per pair, they are ideal for keeping heavier or bulkier essentials close at hand, from water and snacks to maps, gloves, camera gear and layers. Included dry liners add extra protection, while exterior mesh pockets keep quick-grab items easy to reach. One pocket can also convert into a compact crossbody day bag with the included sling, making these a clever upgrade for hiking, tramping and travel with compatible Aarn packs.

Features

  • Mid-sized front Balance Pockets for compatible Aarn packs
  • Designed to improve load balance, comfort and stability on the trail
  • Helps reduce forward lean by sharing weight between the pack, front pockets and hip belt
  • Keeps water, snacks, maps, gloves, camera gear and daily essentials within easy reach
  • Suitable for active hikers wanting extra storage without constant pack stops
  • Includes dry liners for added wet-weather protection
  • Five exterior mesh pockets, including two zipped pockets
  • Two exterior mesh pockets are secured with tensioning shock cord
  • One pocket converts into a crossbody day bag with the included sling
  • Attaches to Aarn packs with a Pelvic Form Hip Belt or Auto-Form Hip Belt
  • Not compatible with the Aarn Pace Magic
  • Separate pocket design maintains a centre gap for visibility while walking
  • Wireframes can be shaped to suit different body types and improve airflow

Specs

Materials:

  • Main: 100D Nylon Ripstop
  • Bottom: 210D Robic Gridstop with UHMWPE
  • Liners: Nylon 190T

Dimensions:

  • W 17cm x D 11cm x H 32cm (S) / 36cm (R)
  • W 6.7in x D 4.3in x H 12.5in (S) / 14.1 (R)

Litres (pair):

  • 10L in pockets (S)
  • 12L in pockets (R)
  • 2L in outside mesh pockets

Pockets Weight (pair):

  • 296g (S) (+ liner + sling)
  • 320g (R) (+ liner + sling)

How Aarn Balance Pockets work:

  • Attach the Balance Pocket wireframe to the holsters on the hipbelt. Click it in with the press stud to lock it in place. This will transfer the load onto the hipbelt.
  • Clip the small rods at the top of the Balance Pockets into the matching O rings on the Aarn Packs shoulder straps. The O rings will free-slide up or down the shoulder straps, so the shoulders bear no load from the pockets. 
  • By sharing weight between the front Balance Pockets, hipbelt, and pack, we can reduce or eliminate the leverages on the hips and lower back. The Aarn Balance System works to remedy the forward lean created by standard packs.
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