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Pack Accessories NZ | Aarn Universal Balance Pockets | Further Faster Christchurch NZ
Pack Accessories NZ | Aarn Universal Balance Pockets | Further Faster Christchurch NZ
Pack Accessories NZ | Aarn Universal Balance Pockets | Further Faster Christchurch NZ
Aarn Packs

Aarn Universal Balance Pockets - Backpack Attachment

$199.00
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Size

The Universal Balance Pockets are an essential piece of kit that allows you to carry loads with more ease!

Enjoy many of the benefits of the Aarn Packs System while using your current pack. Our Universal Balance Backpack Pockets are designed to help balance your load while using non-Aarn-branded backpacks.  

They work on the same principles as our Aarn Balance Pockets, offering increased energy efficiency, strain relief and convenient access.  

Will they work on my backpack? They are thoughtfully designed to fit any brand of backpack that uses a hip belt and shoulder straps.  

Aarn Universal Balance Pockets are attached to the backpack once you have put the pack on and are unclipped before you take the pack off.  

How do I attach to my current backpack? Firstly, while not wearing the pack, secure the top two detachable clips to the shoulder straps above the sternum strap area. You can keep the top parts of the buckles attached to your pack permanently. 

For everyday use, put your pack on, clip in the top buckles, and then tuck the bottom bracket behind your hip belt and use the velcro in front of the hip belt to secure it.  

How do I remove the backpack pockets? Undo the velcro to remove the hip belt attachment and unclip the top buckles. Leave the top part of the buckles on your pack for easy putting on and off. 

Weight: 

Small 340 grams + liners + shoulder straps

Regular 390 grams + liners + shoulder straps

Key Features

  • 2 separate pockets with a gap in the centre to give 'see-your-feet' visibility for wilderness walking & rough terrain
  • Suspended mesh back for excellent ventilation
  • 4 x mesh exterior pockets & 2 x bottle neck holders
  • 2 waterproof dry liners included
  • Top carry handle for use when not attached to your pack
  • Reflective tabs for night safety
  • Removeable clip on padded shoulder strap
  • Additional spare clips available.
  • Fabrics
    • 500D Kodura
    • 210D Ripstop Nylon
    • 40D Ripstop Nylon
  • Dimensions
    • Small: W 36cm x D 12cm x H 33cm / W 14.1in x D 4.7in x H 12.9in
    • Regular: W 37cm x D 12cm x H 36cm / W 14.5in x D 4.7in x H 14.1in
  • Litres
    • Small: 10L in pockets + 1L in mesh outside pockets
    • Regular: 12L in pockets + 2L in mesh outside pockets
  • Pocket Weight
    • 340g or 0.7lbs (S) (+ liners and daypack straps)
    • 390g or 0.8lbs (R) (+liners and daypack straps)
  • Colour: Grey

Please visit our size guide and learn how to measure your torso and hips here.

  • Small: H 33, W 36, D 12
  • Regular: H 36, W 37, D 12

Use this guide for fitting Aarn Universal Balance Pockets to any standard non-Aarn hiking backpack.

Click here and work out your back length and hipbelt size for your Aarn Pack.

🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄 CHRISTMAS DELIVERY CUT-OFF TIMES 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁


For the best chance of delivery before Christmas for all of your adventure goodies, see below for our Christmas delivery cut-off times. 

Important: Cut-off dates are guidelines, not guarantees. Weather events, network congestion, customs, and operational delays can impact delivery. For rural areas, allow up to 3 extra working days.

Orders placed before 1pm Monday - Friday will be dispatched the same day.

NEW ZEALAND

Friday 19th December 


NEW ZEALAND RURAL

Monday 15th December


INTERNATIONAL

Thursday 11th December

 

🎁🎁🎁 🎄🎄🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁


NEW ZEALAND DELIVERY 

For delivery of orders within New Zealand, excluding boats and oversized items:

  • All local orders over NZD $149 are shipped free using a standard signature-required service.
  • All local orders under NZD $149 are charged a flat fee of NZD $8 and are shipped using standard signature-required service.
  • We mostly use Post Haste Couriers as our courier service
  • Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
  • Rural Address and PO box numbers please add business 2 days.
  • Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
  • Once your order has left the store it is at the mercy of the couriers. Please check your tracking information and contact the couriers if it has not arrived when expected.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?

  • Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
  • Rural Address and PO Boxes, please add 2 more days.
  • We try our best to get your orders out to you ASAP, however, during our peak times (Christmas, Sale week etc), we may need an extra day to process them.
  • These estimates are for a perfect world when courier companies work on time and natural disasters and pandemics are at bay. Once it has left the shop it is sometimes up to the shipping gods!

 If you would like an update of Courier Network Status, please see these links:

CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS AFTER I ORDER?

  • We can’t change addresses in the system once your order has been placed, however, send an email to hello@furtherfaster.co.nz or call us in-store and we will endeavour to change the address.
  • Please let us know before order cut off at 1pm daily.

INSTORE PICK UP / CLICK & COLLECT

  • We offer an in-store pick up service.
  • This is contactless, please order online and choose Pick-Up.
  • You will be notified when your order is ready for collection.
  • Collection can be made during opening hours at 
    57A Buchan Street
    Sydenham
    Christchurch

WHERE IS MY ORDER: 

  • Once your order has been shipped you will receive a Shipment Order Email. This will have a link to your tracking details, you can use this link to find the location of your parcel and contact the courier company to see how far away it is.
  • If you have not received a confirmation email within 24hrs, please check your junk box in your email, as some times we need to get in touch with you and emails do happen to end up in there!
  • Alternatively, speak to our order guru 'Bot-Bruce', and he can find the tracking details for you in the chat section of this pop-up. Just ask him, 'Where is my order?' and follow the prompts 🐻.

 

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY (AUSTRALIA, USA)

  • All Australian orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $35 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).  Paddles are NZD $125 for 2 and 4 piece paddles and NZD $195 for 1 piece paddles.
  • All North American orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $90 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).
  • Standard delivery times for international orders can vary from 5 business days to 6 weeks.
  • Once your item has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
  • International orders do not come with a signature delivery confirmation.
  • Please do not buy products with eggs or bacon, as international customs do not like this and your order may be confiscated at your own cost (no one wants wasted bacon and eggs!)
  • NZ GST: For international orders New Zealand sales tax (GST) is not included in the price. However the price shown on the website is the price to be paid regardless of the country to be shipped to. 

SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS

  • All orders are shipped from our Christchurch store and usually leave the next working day. If for some reason we don't have the item you ordered we will notify you as soon as possible and let you know when you can expect delivery. Special order for non stocked items vary however are usually 2-6 weeks.

BOATS
Need your boat shipped? No problem! 

Shipping is excluded at time of purchase. The team will calculate this separately after your purchase and contact you with the best rates at the time.

As a cost indication shipping typically starts at $99 for smaller boats and $150 for longer, larger boats. Cost will also vary depending on where in NZ needs to go.

Boats are delivered to your nearest Mainfreight Depot for you to collect from there.

If you'd like to find out more about our boats, or to know the cost to ship a specific boat before you purchase, please contact the team on 03 338 1774 or hello@furtherfaster.co.nz.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you'd like to know availability and delivery times for a specific item please contact us and we will aim to get back to you the same day within business hours.

 

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Aarn Universal Balance Pockets

These are awesome! Makes your pack feel lighter and makes a pretty good day pack with the shoulder strap, love it 😁

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piece of kit that allows you to carry loads with more ease!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2FVw64xOXRs\" title=\"What are Aarn Universal Balance Pockets\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pack Accessories NZ | Aarn Universal Balance Pockets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/collections\/aarn-packs-and-pockets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/9817\/files\/logo_410x_8fc83e40-c072-44a5-b584-f5193df55f47_medium.png?v=1570225160\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/collections\/aarn-packs-and-pockets\" title=\"Hiking Backpack Attachment NZ | Aarn Universal Balance Pockets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy many of the benefits of the Aarn Packs System while using your current pack. Our Universal Balance Backpack Pockets are designed to help balance your load while using non-Aarn-branded backpacks.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work on the same principles as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/collections\/aarn-accessories-nz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aarn Balance Pockets NZ \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAarn Balance Pockets\u003c\/a\u003e, offering increased energy efficiency, strain relief and convenient access.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they work on my backpack?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are thoughtfully designed to fit any brand of backpack that uses a hip belt and shoulder straps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAarn Universal Balance Pockets are attached to the backpack once you have put the pack on and are unclipped before you take the pack off.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I attach to my current backpack?\u003c\/strong\u003e Firstly, while not wearing the pack, secure the top two detachable clips to the shoulder straps above the sternum strap area. You can keep the top parts of the buckles attached to your pack permanently. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday use, put your pack on, clip in the top buckles, and then tuck the bottom bracket behind your hip belt and use the velcro in front of the hip belt to secure it.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove the backpack pockets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Undo the velcro to remove the hip belt attachment and unclip the top buckles. Leave the top part of the buckles on your pack for easy putting on and off. \u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall 340 grams + liners + shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular 390 grams + liners + shoulder straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2 separate pockets with a gap in the centre to give 'see-your-feet' visibility for wilderness walking \u0026amp; rough terrain\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSuspended mesh back for excellent ventilation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e4 x mesh exterior pockets \u0026amp; 2 x bottle neck holders\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2 waterproof dry liners included\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTop carry handle for use when not attached to your pack\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReflective tabs for night safety\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRemoveable clip on padded shoulder strap\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Aarn NZ Spare Clips For Universal Pockets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/products\/aarn-nz-spare-clips-for-universal-pockets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdditional spare clips\u003c\/a\u003e available.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500D Kodura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e210D Ripstop Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40D Ripstop Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: W 36cm x D 12cm x H 33cm \/ W 14.1in x D 4.7in x H 12.9in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular: W 37cm x D 12cm x H 36cm \/ W 14.5in x D 4.7in x H 14.1in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLitres\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: 10L in pockets + 1L in mesh outside pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular: 12L in pockets + 2L in mesh outside pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Weight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e340g or 0.7lbs (S) (+ liners and daypack straps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e390g or 0.8lbs (R) (+liners and daypack straps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease visit our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/pages\/how-to-choose-your-aarn-pack-size-and-back-length\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e and learn how to measure your torso and hips \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/pages\/how-to-choose-your-aarn-pack-size-and-back-length\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: H 33, W 36, D 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular: H 36, W 37, D 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this guide for fitting Aarn Universal Balance Pockets to any standard non-Aarn hiking backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SRf0pIhTVcM\" height=\"169\" width=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.furtherfaster.co.nz\/pages\/how-to-choose-your-aarn-pack-size-and-back-length\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and work out your back length and hipbelt size for your Aarn Pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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