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Using biomechanics to create a breakthrough in the comfort of carrying a load on
the body.
Aarn's key insight into the biomechanics of pain-free and efficient load carrying is very simple - create a load-carrying system that least disturbs the posture, movement and balance of the body.

Aarn Guiding Light
$349

Lightweight and optimized for climbing, skiing and hiking, Guiding Light was developed with NZ alpine guides. It uses our Flow Motion systems to improve agility, extend your reach, and maximize your climbing and skiing performance, and a new opening system to optimize rope handling. The zip opening behind the head allows you to feed in or play out rope as required. Balance Gear Racks are optional, and put the weight of climbing hardware on your hips, not your shoulders. Add Balance pockets for a less fatiguing and less stressful approach, or for superb balance and gear access when skiing and hiking. 

Features:

• Waterproof Dri-liner
• One compartment, lid/hydration pocket
• Custom-mould Frame with 1 vertical stay
• Web-loc compression, Ice axe, helmet,
  crampon and trekking pole attachments

Specifications:

• Fabric: 1000D, 500D Kodra nylon, 220D
  ripstop nylon
• Harness: Short or Long Flowmo with Free,
  Multi & Flexi Flow system
• Capacity: 55 / 60L
• Weight: 1.65kg / 1.70kg

*pack shown with optional balance pockets

Optional Extras:
*Sport Balance Pockets *Dri Balance Pockets *Expedition Balance Pockets * Balance Gear Racks *Custom-fit Hipbelts (S) (L) *X Flow chest straps *Lasso-loc straps *Ski straps *Snowboard Straps *Tool Quivers

This is the Bodypack for those embracing the light = fast philosophy, with the volume to carry a week's ultralight gear. Tough and light materials and an internal divider decrease weight without compromising our precision back shaping or load support structure. The pack is 100% waterproof!

Features:

• Sport Balance Pockets
• Waterproof Dri-liner
• Simple U-lite frame
• Cord-loc compression
• Stretch side pockets
• Ice axe and trekking pole attachments

Specifications:

• Fabric: 500D Cordura, 220D ripstop nylon
• Harness: Short or Long Flowmo with V & Multi Flow
• Capacity: 50 + 10L / 55 + 10L
• Weight: 1.7kg / 1.8kg

Optional Extras:
*X Flow chest straps *Custom-fit Hipbelt (S),(L) *Lasso-loc straps *Ski straps *Snowboard  Straps *Balance Gear Racks
*Tool Quivers *Dri Balance Pockets

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This sleek hiking and climbing pack will hold a week's gear. 100% waterproof!

Features:

• Water-proof Dri-liner
• 1 compartment
• Lid pocket/hydration compatible
• Stretch front pocket
• Cord-loc compression
• Ice axe, crampon & pole attachments.

Specifications:

• Fabric: 1000D, 500D Cordura & 220D ripstop nylon
• Harness: Short or Long FlowMo with Free &
  Multi-Flow System
• Capacity: 65 / 70L
• Weight: 1.90kg / 2.05kg

Optional Extras:
*Sport Balance Pockets * Dri Balance Pockets
* Expedition Balance Pockets * X Flow chest straps
* Ultimate-fit Hipbelts (S) (L) *Lasso-loc straps *Ski straps
* Snowboard Straps *Balance Gear Racks *Tool Quivers

DuPont BrandNew Award, Germany; Adventure Gear Guide Innovation Award, Australia; this radical Bodypack reduces weight without compromising biomechanical principles.

It will carry 10 days of ultralight gear. For lighter loads, the liners can be removed (dry climates) or the Balance Pockets removed (small loads). For a true comparison with competitors' products, add the weight of a plastic liner bag and sleeping bag stuffsack to their product, as these are standard with Natural Balance. The pack 100% waterproof!

Features:

• Sport Balance Pockets
• 2 Waterproof Dri-liners
• U-lite frame
• Cord-loc compression
• Stretch side pockets
• Ice axe & pole attachments.

Specifications:

• Fabric: 500D Cordura, 220D Si ripstop nylon
• Harness: Short or Long FlowMo with Free &
  Multi-Flow system
• Capacity: 60+ 10 / 65+10L
• Weight: 1.90kg / 1.99kg

Optional Extras:
*X Flow chest straps *Custom-fit Hipbelt (S) (L) *Lasso-loc straps *Ski straps  *Snowboard Straps *Balance Gear Racks
*Tool Quivers  *other Balance Pockets

The Verden is a fully featured, high performance rucsac that offers excellent value. The adjustable Biofit back system allows the sac to fit all sizes of user.

Features:

• Two compartments with an internal zipped divider for
  multi-functional use.
• Easy access to the main compartment through a zip entry on the front of the sac.
• Multiple attachment points and pockets
• Front and side compression straps
• Raincover
• Walking pole holder
• Hydration reservoir pouch
• Made from a strong, durable, lightweight Esdura 600D polyester fabric.

Specifications:

• Fabric: Esdura 600 D polyester
• Harness: BioFit Women's
• Capacity:  60+10L (Women's)
• Weight: 2.36kg

• Bioflex® back system.
• Dry fusion technology for highest water resistance.
• Gripper breather hip belt.
• Bottom compartment with zipped divider.
• Two side expansion pockets (5L each).
• Zipped front pocket.
• Mesh front pocket.
• Wand pockets.
• Hydration reservoir pouch.
• Side and bottom compression straps.
• Two walking pole holders.
• Raincover.
• 40mm Bergbuckle.
• Removable/height-adjustable chest harness.
• Grab handle.

• Fabric: Ardura 330 D Double RS / Esdura 600D
• Harness: Adjustable BioFlex
  
• Capacity: 65+10L (women's)
• Weight:  2.65kg (women's)
  

TFX Ama Dablam ND 60+15 (Womens)
$369

The Ama Dablam is an entry level pack designed specifically for women. It has bellows side pockets and is perfect for overnight camping trips and multiday treks.

Features:

• Women's specific harness
• Raincover
• Bellows side pockets
• 2 compartments with zip out divider
• Hydration compatible
• Walking pole tip grabbers
• Easy access hipbelt pockets

• Fabric: 2RN330 / N630 ripstop nylon, TXP600 polyester.
• Harness: TFX ND6 Womens, adjustable
• Capacity: 60+15lt
• Load Zone: 20-25kg
• Weight: 1.99kg

One Planet has a heritage in manufacturing outdoor equipment that is second to none. The company has continually evolved throughout its twenty eight year history. When Aiking and One Planet joined forces in 1997 they brought together the pinnacle of backpack and sleeping bag design.

The small, but dedicated, staff at the One Planet factory produce world class products for the travel and outdoor adventure market. One Planet's reputation for innovation and quality has also attracted numerous industrial clients including The Australian Armed Forces, Australia Post and The Australian Antarctic Division.

One Planet WBA
$399

This pack is One Planet's answer to the lightweight revolution. We weren't prepared to sacrifice durability and comfort, so we stuck with canvas construction and the Exact Fit harness.

Features:

• Lightweight design
• Fully adjustable padded harness
• Side & front compression straps
• Top pocket
• 2 bottle pockets.

Specifications:

• Fabric: 6oz Canvas
  
• Harness: ExactFit available in Women's, Universal Medium
  and Univeral Long
  
• Capacity: 60L, 60L, 65L
  
• Weight: 2.10kg (medium)

These lightweight packs are designed to cater for those people wishing to carry smaller
& lighter loads in less demanding conditions. Still relatively robust and durable, the weight
is reduced by using 500 denier nylon in their construction and eliminating some non
structural features.

Features:

• Lightweight design
• Fully adjustable padded harness
• Side & front compression straps
• Top pocket
• 2 bottle pockets.

Specifications:

• Fabric: 420D & 500D Nylon (pack) 1000D Nylon (base)
• Harness: Mini Plus available in Womens, Universal Medium
  and Univeral Long
  
• Capacity: 53L, 56L, 60L
  
• Weight: 1.42kg, 1.5kg, 1.52kg
  

• Top access and a huge base zip opening.
• Compartment divider
• Fully adjustable Exact Fit Plus Harness
• Side and front compression straps
• Bottle pockets
• Trekking pole / ice axe loops
• Waterloc Canvas fabric with Canvas binding provides
  reliability and water resistance.

• Fabric: Waterloc Canvas, Canvas Binding
• Harness: Exact Fit Plus available in Womens, Universal Medium and Univeral Long
• Capacity: 80L, 80L, 85L
• Weight: 3.0kg (Medium)

Features:

• Narrow shape offers freedom of movement
• Pocket lid with front pocket and valuables pocket
• Compression straps, elastic cord attachment
• Stabiliser straps, stowaway ice axe loop
• Mesh side pockets, inner separator pocket,
• valuables pocket.
• Separate bottom compartment with pocket,Double bottom and X-frame
• Hydration system compatible

Specifications:

• Weight: 1.56kg, 1.60kg, 1.67kg
• Harness: Vari Quick & (Vari Quick Womens Short Length) adjustable with padded hipbelt
• Capacity: 35+10L, 40+10L, 45+10L

Deuter Futura Vario 50+10L     

Features:

• Anatomic, double reinforced Hip Belt
• Side bellows pockets, top lid pocket
• Ice axe loop, removable compartment divider
• Double-layered bottom
• Integrated rain cover.

Specifications:

• Fabric: Deuter-Ripstop-Polytex / Duratex
• Harness: Vari-Quick
• Capacity: 50 + 10L
• Weight: 2.40kg

Features:

• Anatomic, double reinforced Hip Belt
• Side bellows pockets, height adjustable lid
• Ice axe loop, removable compartment divider
• Double-layered bottom
• Integrated rain cover
• Shorter back length adjustment

Specifications:

• Fabric: MacroTec / Ripstop-Polytex / Duratex
• Harness: Vari-Quick SL (adjusts shorter than standard)
• Capacity: 50 + 10L
• Weight: 2.50kg
• Also available:
  AirContact 60+10L SL $399
  
  

Features:

• Anatomic, double reinforced Hip Belt
• Side bellows pockets, height adjustable lid
• Ice axe loop, removable compartment divider
• Double-layered bottom
• Integrated rain cover

Specifications:

• Fabric: MacroTec / Ripstop-Polytex / Duratex
• Harness: Vari-Quick
• Capacity: 75+10L
• Weight: 3.10kg
• Also available:
  Aircontact 55+10L  $349
  Aircontact 65+10 L $399

Vaude Accept II 75L

$399

Accept II 55L $279

Accept II 65L $349

When heading out backcountry, you need to be able to concentrate fully on the track. Vaude's top tramping pack allows you to do just that: its Tergolight Easy Adjust suspension system is quickly and easily adjusted to meet your individual needs. The well padded, anatomical hipbelt is horizontally (encircling the hips) as well as vertically (along the lumbar spine) preformed, so it lies comfortably on your hips providing optimal load distribution.

Features:

• Rain cover.
• Twin compartment with zippable divider.
• Easy to adjust back length.
• Vented harness & hipbelt.
• Hydration compatible.

Specifications:

• Harness: Tergolight Easy Adjust
• Fabric: 450D Ripstop Polyamid, PU coated,
  300D Honeycomb polyamid
• Capacity: 75+10L / 65+10 L / 55+10L
  
• Weight: 2.7kg / 2.5kg / 2.35kg
  

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Salewa Sikkim
50+10L $349
60+10L $369

The Salewa Multfit system was improved for the Sikkim. It allows the wearer to adjust the back support to individual requirements. All padding was significantly upgraded and is very comfortable when carrying loads of up to 20 kg.

Features:

• Adjustable women’s specific harness.
• Dual compartment with expandable side pockets.
• Accessory pocket on hipbelt.
• Rain cover.
• Extendable lid for overloading.
• Hydration pouch.
• Pole attachments.

• Fabric: PU / Wild Dobby / Oxford
• Harness: Salewa Multifit
  
• Capacity: 60+10L, 50+10L
• Weight: 2.76kg, 2.66kg