Aarn Balance Bags

I don’t know about those pockets but I use a similar size on an Aarn pack. (expedition pockets)

I have had maybe 5-6 kg in those (mostly water) but often down to 3kg or so (water /nuts/first aid/camera/hat/toilet kit/spare glasses/gloves)

I like them , apart from the balance,  for the ease of access

I haven’t used the Aarn bags but have used a front bag to balance things for about 20 years.   I like it.  Only takes about 5 lbs to make a big difference for me.

I am almost packed (for 2 days /two nights) so I took out all the bits from the pockets just to see how close I was.

I had 2.570 kg in there , so that is about 5.6 lbs.

That would be about the minimum for me in there because I usualy have more water and trail food  (at the start) but yes it already does make a difference.

“honor of helping”  ???

Sounds like there is more to this story.

I made something equivalent several years ago.  I don’t recall weights or volumes, but the did balance nicely.  After a long weekend trip I decided I didn’t like having all that bulk up front.  It was a bit harder to see my foot placement and made it much harder to squat down to tie my shoes as the pouches occupied the space my knee and thigh needed to go.