Aarn Balance Pockets – Sport

Description The Sport balance pockets fit food, water, stove, pots gas etc. on those extended trips. Using the Balance Pockets allows for more optimal weight distribution and improved centre of gravity. Balance Pockets attach to the holsters on the hipbelt and the O rings on the shoulder straps. The O rings are free to slide up or down the shoulder straps so that the shoulders bear no load from the pockets.  Balance Pockets have wire frames to transfer the load onto the hipbelt. The weight from the Balance pockets on the front of the hipbelt balances the weight from the pack on the back of the hipbelt, reducing or eliminating leverages on the hips.  The wire frames can be bent for big-chested women or men with large tummies for comfort and to create the air gap that eliminates heat build up.  The pack’s pull-back forces on the shoulders are neutralised by the pull-forward forces from the Balance Pockets. Shoulder straps can be worn more loosely than a backpack (eliminating back and shoulder strain) so that more of the load is transferred onto the hips. The two separate pockets are designed to create a gap between them so that you can see your feet as you walk. The Balance Pockets are attached to the pack before you put it on. They can be left permanently attached or removed for separate use. Fabric: Body 210D Nylon Ripstop Bottom 210D Dyneema Gridstop Liners 40D Nylon Ripstop Mid-volume balances compactness with weight carrying ability. Highly water-resistant Dry Liners 4 mesh exterior pockets Zip flaps flip up for easy access, down for rain Converts to a daypack with Daypack Conversion Straps Daypack also carries on front for security and easy gear access 500D Kodura, 210D, 100D x 70D & 40D ripstop nylon Improved stability Specifications: Dimensions: 32cm x 12cm x 11cm (small) / 37cm x 12cm x 11cm (regular) Capacity (pair): 10L 2L (small) / 12L 2L (regular) Weight (including liners & conversion straps): Small: 426g (per pair) Regular: 524g (per pair)