Balance Pockets Sport PRO

Aarn’s PRO Sport Balance Pockets are made from lightweight UHMWPE Gridstop, designed to spread your pack weight across your body, improving your posture and experience in the backcountry. 

Energy saving balance pockets can fit in food, water, stove, gas, pots, etc on extended trips.

Available in two sizes, Small 10L and Regular 12L.

Designed and tested in New Zealand. Manufactured in Vietnam. 

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◄Features

Mid-volume balances compactness with weight carrying ability

Water-resistant Dri-liners included

4 mesh exterior pockets, 2 bottle neck holder cords

Zip flaps flip up for easy access, down for rain

Converts to a daypack or front pack with Daypack Conversion Straps

Improved stability with side stabilisers & adjustable top attachment width

◄Tech Specs

Fabrics -

Main - 70D Robic Gridstop with UHMWPE

Bottom - 210D Robic Gridstop with UHMWPE

Liners - Nylon 190T

Dimensions -

W 17cm x D 11cm x H 32cm (S) / 36cm (R)

W 6.7in x D 4.3in x H 12.5in (S) / 14.1 (R)

Litres -

10L in pockets (S)

12L in pockets (R)

2L in mesh outer pockets

Pocket Weight -

270g or 0.5lbs (S) (+ liners and daypack straps)

300g or 0.6lbs (R) (+ liners and daypack straps)

Colour -

Grey

◄Size Guide

Check out our page, 'How to select your pack'.

How do Aarn Balance Pockets Work?

Attach the Balance Pocket wireframe to the holsters on the hipbelt. Click it in with the press stud to lock it in place. This will transfer the load onto the hipbelt.

Clip the small rods at the top of the Balance Pockets into the matching O-rings on the Aarn Packs shoulder straps. The O-rings will free-slide up or down the shoulder straps, so the shoulders bear no load from the pockets. 

By sharing weight between the front Balance Pockets, hipbelt, and pack, we can reduce or eliminate the leverages on the hips and lower back. The Aarn Balance System works to remedy the forward lean created by standard packs.

The wireframes can be bent to fit all body types and sizes and to create airflow. 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.