Natural Exhilaration - Hiking Backpack

A durable, versatile and super comfy pack for day walks, overnights or even thru-hikes!

Small but mighty! The Natural Exhilaration is a Camino favourite and could soon become your favourite pack to take for a day adventure or a multi-day mission.   
Fully featured and versatile, it boasts our famous free-movement shoulder harness and a dual-adjustment hip belt for extra comfort.   
  
Add any model of Balance Pockets to create a balanced, energy-efficient and strain-free carrying system.  

Designed and tested in New Zealand. Manufactured in Vietnam. 

International Taxes and Duties:
If you are outside of New Zealand, please check your local taxes and duties, as these may be payable on collection of your product in your country. Further information can be found here.

◄Features

U-Flow Shoulder Harness:    

• U-Flow top and bottom webbing allows free movement of the shoulders while ensuring optimal pack stability, reducing the buildup of fatigue and increasing your balance.    
• Breathable stretch 3D mesh that auto-moulds to the natural slope of your shoulders.    
• Back length adjustable while wearing the pack for a dialed-in fit.  

Lightweight Auto-Form Hip Belt:     

• Dual-adjustment hip belt tensioning system allows you to adjust the top and bottom straps separately so you can fine-tune the hip belt fit.   
• The breathable 3D mesh hugs your hips closely for extra comfort.  
• Attachment points for interchangeable Balance Pockets.  

Active X-Frame back panel:    

• Creates a slim back-hugging shape. 
• Maintains an air gap for back ventilation keeping you cool and dry.   
• Suspended air mesh back panel auto-moulds to your back shape.  
• The flex panel allows the bottom of the pack to follow the movement of your hips, reducing strain on your body and the accumulation of fatigue.  

Additional features:    

• One large front mesh pocket and two side mesh pockets.   
• Zip pocket in the lid with key hook.  
• Front compression drawcord to secure some extra gear and compress your pack down.   
• Two trekking pole attachments at the back and two quick-stow at the front of the pack.    
• Two ice axe attachments.  
• Front compression webs to secure some extra gear and compress your pack down.  
• Bladder attachment loop and tube exit.    
• Lasso locs tabs on the outside of the pack give you the option to add some Lasso Locs (not included) for extra storage or compression. The tabs are also compatible with our Ski Straps and Snowshoe Straps (not included).   
• Aarn Balance Pockets: Not included but recommended to turn your Aarn Pack into a full Aarn Packs Balance System. Choose your Aarn Balance Pockets here.  

  

◄Tech Specs

Fabrics 

Main and Bottom: 210D Dynatec  

Accents: Ripstop Nylon  

Pockets: Mesh Darlington 240g  

  

Dimensions   

Short back: W 32cm x D 16cm x H 60cm / W 12.5in x D 6.2in x H 23.6in  

Long back: W 32cm x D 16cm x H 67 cm / W 12.5in x D 6.2in x H 26.3in   

 

Litres   

Short back: 33L in the main body   

Long back: 36L in the main body   

 

Max Load   

14kg / 30.9lbs  

 

Pack Weight   

Short back: 1070g / 37.7oz + liner  

Long back: 1160g / 40.9oz + liner  

 

Colour  

Gold/Grey  

◄Size Guide

Size Chart   

Please visit our size guide and learn how to measure your torso and hips here. 

Back Length   

Short back: 41cm - 44cm / 16in - 17in  

Long back: 43cm - 54cm / 16in - 21in  

 

Hip Belt   

One Size: 71cm - 128cm / 28in - 50in