australia:backpacks_aarn
Aarn backpacks / bodypacks for photographers
introduction
Aarn bodypacks are designed to distribute weight equally on front and back and to have most of that weight born by the hips thereby making hiking more ergonomic and better for your spine
they generally come in Long or Short models, the average male probably fits into the Long models best
Aarn make 2 styles of front packs for photographers although these do not fit on some backpacks, notably they do not fit on the “Magic” models nor the Flow-Mo Friend
Aarn photo Balance Pockets regular
can be converted into a day pack
holds SLR cameras (up to L: 20 cm, W:15 cm, H:12 cm) + 3 lenses (Max. length: 26 cm)
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one of the 2 bottom pockets will fit either:
684g for pair
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Aarn photo Balance Pockets professional
designed for pro SLR bodies and pro lenses but is a touch too bulky for my liking, but of you own dSLRs then you are going to need this one instead of the regular one
holds cameras (up to L: 30 cm, W:18 cm, H:16 cm) + lenses (Max. length: 30 cm)
can be converted into a day pack
754g for pair
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Balance Pockets have the following features:
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waterproof liners
external pockets for water bottles
naturally hang away from the body at the top to improve ventilation
all weight is transferred to the front of hipbelt
pull the shoulder straps forward and away from your body at the sides of your chest
don't restrict your vision of feet because you can see your feet in the gap between the pockets
act as front flotation devices if swept off your feet crossing rivers helping you to stay face up
do need to be pivoted to the back of the upper arm for vertical rock climbs
after long treks, there have been reports of the internal strut working its way out needing some repairs
comparison of packs excluding the Magic models (short models)
model | volume | weight | air cabin luggage | trek poles/tripod | waterproof liner | features |
FlowMo Friend | 22L | 648g | Yes | No | No | small day/ school pack made from Dynatec |
Liquid Agility | 30L | 1.26kg | Yes | Yes | opt | day pack for cycling or snow; 3 outside pockets |
Natural Exhilaration | 30L | 1.28kg | No | Yes | 1 | day pack for cycling or snow; 3 outside pockets |
Peak Aspiration | 40L | 1.68kg | Yes (But not the Long model) | Yes | 1 | overnight pack; cordura nylon; 3 outside pockets |
Guiding Light | 57L | 1.87kg | No | Yes | 1 | rock climbing; rope door; tool quivers |
Featherlight Freedom | 50+12L | 1.82kg | No | Yes | 1 | 1wk ultralight hike pack; 3 outside pockets |
Natural Balance | 63+15L | 2kg | No | Yes | 2 | twin compartments; 10+ days ultralight hike pack |
Effortless Rhythm | 66L | 1.96kg | No | Yes | Yes | twin compartments; hiking; climbing; |
Load Limo | 70L | 1.9kg | No | Yes | Yes | single compartment; expedition pack for crossing rivers with best waterproofing |
australia/backpacks_aarn.txt · Last modified: 2015/11/08 00:47 by gary1