sim1oz wrote:nnw, I've also got a S hipbelt on my Aarn pack and after a few days walking I tend to run out of space to adjust down so the hipbelt can slip a bit. Last time I jammed some unused clothing under it to bulk out my hipsize.
Perhaps we can send a letter to Aarn NZ together with our request?
Glad to hear the Aarn pack protected you. Another positive feature to keep in mind when we are at the receiving end of snarky comments about THE LOOK. Hope you recover quickly!
Onestepmore wrote:I took my Aarn natural balance pack to Patagonia, in Chile, but for some of the really steep snowy and muddy sections crossing and ascending a pass, and crossing canyons down icy wet ladders, I found the front packs to be a hindrance, visibility-wise. I had one fall crossing a river, and my balance was definitely affected. I needed to remove them and repack. I've not had this problem bushwalking with this pack in Aust, but would take a traditional pack if doing the full circuit in Torres del Paine again (with deep snow anyway)
Onestepmore wrote:I took my Aarn natural balance pack to Patagonia, in Chile, but for some of the really steep snowy and muddy sections crossing and ascending a pass, and crossing canyons down icy wet ladders, I found the front packs to be a hindrance, visibility-wise. I had one fall crossing a river, and my balance was definitely affected. I needed to remove them and repack. I've not had this problem bushwalking with this pack in Aust, but would take a traditional pack if doing the full circuit in Torres del Paine again (with deep snow anyway)
minijimaus wrote:I've used an Aarn Load limo for 5 years.
I like the light weight, built in pack liner and swiveling hip-belt/shoulder straps.
I don't like...
The string/tube system which connects both sides of the hip-belt is fiddly and catches on branches in close bush. I removed it when it broke.
The balance pockets are too small to take enough weight to change your balance. Using water makes no sense because you'll drink it!
Recently, the hip-belt tore away from the pack body when the connection broke during a fall - half-way through a 6 day walk.
I commend Aarn for their innovation but some systems are complexity for its own sake.
matagi wrote:Just curious, but what part of the hip belt tore away? The velcro?
Strider wrote:What size are your balance pockets, Jim? And how much weight are you carrying in total?
matagi wrote:Just curious, but what part of the hip belt tore away? The velcro?
minijimaus wrote:matagi wrote:The hip belt is connected to the body of the pack by a piece of webbing. About a 2cm square section of this webbing is stitched to a plastic panel which is itself stitched to the pack body. The 2cm square of stitching failed when I fell sideways.
minijimaus wrote:I've used an Aarn Load limo for 5 years.
I like the light weight, built in pack liner and swiveling hip-belt/shoulder straps.
I don't like...
The string/tube system which connects both sides of the hip-belt is fiddly and catches on branches in close bush. I removed it when it broke.
The balance pockets are too small to take enough weight to change your balance. Using water makes no sense because you'll drink it!
Recently, the hip-belt tore away from the pack body when the connection broke during a fall - half-way through a 6 day walk.
I commend Aarn for their innovation but some systems are complexity for its own sake.
I like the pack but won't buy another.
Jim
Miyata610 wrote:I haven't yet had a failure like those described, but I am on my third hip belt "arms". They are cheap to buy and it's been easier than fixing buckles etc.
The pack is constructed well, the sides are a heavy canvas type stuff and the pack bottom is reinforced. I've had no problems in that area.
I haven't found thick scrub to be a problem, but my discomfort with ledges and heights means the pockets won't come on an upcoming trip that is famous for such features.
Finally that string and tube system has failed a couple of times for me, but I've had it repaired each time because I feel it does make the pack more comfortable. It's easy to jury rig on the track.
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