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Hey all, just wondering if anyone has had any experience lately with the aarn packs. Just wondering if they are completely waterproof like the site says, in other words i would not have to buy drysacks. Also, if anyone has an aarn, chime in and let me know which one you got and how long of trips you use it for, just looking for any info on them. Im waiting for the new 09 models to come out b4 i get one. thanks
Isaac
I have two of them, the Effortless Rythm and the Featherlite Freedom. Both are older versions but still very similar to the ones out now.
The FF has had a lot of prolonged , all day, rain on it and yes it remains dry.The removable liner inside those pack is a dry bag that is custom made (fits ) and attaches to the top via hook and loop .
As far as how much you can carry..
The stated volume is pretty accurate, consider that most packs use the stretch pockets for that, with the Aarns the volume is what you carry inside. As far as weights, at say 15 kg (33 lbs) the FF it feels better than say the Osprey Aether 60 , most of it has to do with the balance pockets.
They do carry weight very well particularly because of the balance pockets. So find one that matches your volume requirement.
I have other packs too, so mostly I use the FF if I know that I will go over the 11-12kg load having to carry extra water.
Aarn has posted a lot of new video clips on is site. Have a look at them. Very informative.
BTW, not exactly cottage industry but Aarn is a very nice guy and a hiker.. (makes nice tents too), and like me happens to ride recumbent bikes , except that he makes his.
Franco
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