Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

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Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby vorpal » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 6:18 pm

Hey Guys,

Decided to pull the trigger on the AARN pack. Went for the Peak Aspiration in Long with regular sized balance pockets. It feels great and the team at BPL were great help. Haven't got the bag full yet, but here's a pic:

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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby GPSGuided » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 6:39 pm

Congrats! My setup too.
Just move it!
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby vorpal » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 6:43 pm

Thanks :)

Seems great so far. Could not believe how comfortable it was when I first tried it on. Think it'll take a while to get use to the balance pockets, but will be worth it.
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby simonm » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 6:45 pm

Looks good Ryan. So what made you go that particular pack?
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby vorpal » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 6:53 pm

Needed a new pack and I originally thought the AARN packs looked ridiculous, but then I started hearing more glowing reviews about them and watched a fair few reviews. I really wanted to cut down on my pack size, had quite a big pack before, and the 47L sounded like the right size. Just really liked the way it felt, looked and operated, so chose that one :)
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby simonm » Fri 11 Oct, 2013 7:00 pm

I think the design makes a lot of sense.
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby Strider » Tue 19 Nov, 2013 10:02 pm

You might have fixed this already but I think your top connections on the balance pockets may be clipped in the wrong place. Pretty sure they should be below the elastic. I haven't used my new pack yet so don't know for sure!
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby cixelsyd » Wed 20 Nov, 2013 5:27 am

Welcome to the cult. I've got a load limo. they are great packs.
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby Picaro » Wed 20 Nov, 2013 9:15 am

Strider wrote:You might have fixed this already but I think your top connections on the balance pockets may be clipped in the wrong place. Pretty sure they should be below the elastic. I haven't used my new pack yet so don't know for sure!


Yes, the sternum strap should be moved up and the pocket clips fit below the sternum strap.

Good spotting Strider.
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby Joomy » Wed 20 Nov, 2013 4:35 pm

This website is slowly devolving into an Aarn fan club. =D
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Re: Pulled the Trigger on an AARN pack

Postby peregrinator » Wed 20 Nov, 2013 4:43 pm

Joomy wrote:This website is slowly devolving into an Aarn fan club. =D


Yep, I've also joined the club. Although I think you mean "evolving".
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