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Developed with NZ climbers in mind and optimized for climbing, skiing, and hiking with trekking poles, the Aarn Guiding Light balance pack allows dynamic movement and superb ability to go just about anywhere, and the Flow Motion harness system is built for maximum agility and performance.

Woman hiking wearing a 57 liter Aarn Guiding Light Balance backpack

Jenny Loe - John Muir Trail, 2017

FEATURES

Guiding light is one of the best hiking backpacks in that it allows you to stow or remove tools without taking the pack off. The Rope Door located in the section behind your head allows you to put in or roll out rope as needed. It doubles as a hydration port, with an easy access loop for holding your hydration bladder. The Tool Quivers on the sides are great for attaching skiing equipment or for accessibility to ice tools, snow stakes, avalanche probes, trekking poles, and compact tripods for photographers.

Add Balance Gear Racks (see More Accessories tab) to this comfortable backpack to take the weight of climbing hardware off your shoulders when climbing. The new generation 4 model has a revised frame which is lighter & stronger, and also has an improved Multi-Flow pivot position for an easier-to-use hipbelt.

Pack features two backlengths, each of which can be adjusted up to 15cm, and a Pelvic Form Hipbelt, making the pack usable for people of all shapes and sizes.
U, Free, Multi, and Flexi-Flow design plus Free-Flow shoulder straps make the backpack exceptionally comfortable, while the several pockets and make organization easy.

SPECIFICATIONS

BALANCE POCKETS

Front Balance Pockets allow for high weights without feeling intrusive. Balance Pockets attach easily to Aarn’s comfortable backpacks and convert easily into a daypack after clipping on the shoulder and sternum straps. Hiking, backpacking, and exploring the outdoors has never been easier!

Either 10 or 12 liter front Sport-Regular Balance Pockets, or 15 liter or 18 liter Expedition Balance Pockets can be used with this pack. Pockets provide greater stability and balance, and a more upright posture. This translates to much less fatigue and strain.
Shoulder and sternum straps are included for converting the pockets into a daypack, which is carried on the front of the body for maximum security and easy gear access.
Front pockets have waterproof Dri-liners, accessible zip flaps to protect items from the rain, and four mesh exterior pockets with compression cords.
The design of the Front Balance Pockets, which includes four mesh exterior pockets with compression chords, is to provide maximum comfort, organization, and accessibility. Attach to the Aarn balance pack for an unmatched outdoors experience.

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Sport Balance Pockets - Mid-volume balances unobtrusiveness and weight carrying ability

Expedition Balance Pockets - Large-volume for balancing heavy loads.

MORE ACCESSORIES

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These allow you to clip climbing hardware on the larger models with Pelvic Form Hipbelts.

Alternative to sternum straps when Balance Pockets are not used.

Hold tent, poles, foam pad, etc. on pack sides.

Allow skis to be attached to the pack sides and locked to prevent movement

Allow a snowboard to be attached to the pack and locked to prevent movement

DESIGN

Featherlite Freedom Backpack Hipbelt Design

57 or 65 Liter Aarn Guiding Light Backpack