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"It doesn't even feel like I'm wearing a pack!"
They are the best hiking packs because they are the most comfortable backpack in the entire world! Obviously, their look is a little different to traditional packs, but it's not just about that...
So let us give you five ways an Aarn Pack is different from a traditional backpack (number five is the best one), and why they could completely change your backpacking trips!
You use less energy due to easier movement. Our U-Flow Harness and Pelvic Form Hip belts move with your body, while the rest of the pack doesn't move with each of your steps. You also use less energy to carry your gear as the load is distributed evenly around your centre of gravity.
Put all your important and heavy gear in the front pockets. It makes it easy to reach your kit, but it also balances out your load. Some of our favourite things to put in our front Balance Pockets are: snacks, a camera, awater filter, water, all the electronic gear and all those other heavy things you might want to grab during the day (did we mention the snacks!?).
Now, we're gonna be serious for a minute here, looking after your spine is so SO important! Research has shown that 1kg of weight in a regular Backpack is the equivalent of 7.2 kg of force on your spine.Now, if you add a forward stoop, which is common when wearing a regular backpack, this cango up by 11.6 fold. This may lead to serious spinal trouble down the road. Our packs are designed to help fix these problems. Sounds too good to be true, right!? But it's not!
The improved posture from a balanced load reduces the leverage on your body and helps fill your lungs with more oxygen, which your body loves when you're hiking, especially when you're hiking hard. Thishelps you feel more energised and less fatigued after a big day on the trail.
Now, are you ready for number 5!?
This is the magic part! When you wear an Aarn Pack and the Balance Pockets, your load will feel lighter compared to a traditional pack. We often hear from customers: "I don't even feel like I'm wearing a pack", and "Aarn makes hiking easier."
And here's the secret: it's not magic, it's science! If you're interested in any of the science from the Universities, make sure you check out these links:
Ray Lloyds Sport Science on Aarn Packs in Detail - AarnPacks
Tim Grigg Sport Science in Details - AarnPacks
And don't forget, we've got your pack and your back!