Balance:
The superior balance of Aarn FlowMo Bodypacks is the key to carrying a heavier load with less exertion.
The traditional way of carrying load on the head practiced in Africa, Asia and South America is incredibly efficient. It creates an upright posture and the shoulders are weight free. Research shows that African women can carry up to 20% of their bodyweight with NO additional energy exertion. With heavier loads the energy increase was only HALF that of men carrying the same loads in backpacks. Even though the load is unstable when carried on the head, this shows the potential efficiency of a load carrying system that does not alter your posture. It shows that changing to a load carrying system which keeps you upright will reduce energy consumption far more than reducing weight in a backpack.
However the instability of head supported loads and the need for a well developed musculature to support the spinal loading prevent this being a practical load carrying system in the wilderness.
We solve these disadvantages by splitting the load into front and back portions around your torso, and removing the loading on your spine and placing it onto your pelvis.
FlowMo Bodypacks are the worlds first body centered load carrying systems
The center of gravity of the load is brought down to match the center of gravity of the body. Because the volume up front is less than the pack behind, we pack dense gear in front and light bulky gear behind.
Your posture and balance are now unaltered by your load, eliminating the strain of load carrying.
The front carrying system consists of 2 pockets- you see your feet in the gap between the pockets so that your vision is not restricted.
The 2 front Balance Pockets give ergonomic access to gear while on the move- unlike backpacks which require you to stop and take the pack off.
Balanced around the center of gravity of your body, the load is very stable, and most suitable for dynamic movement. Flow Motion systems in the pack harness facilitate this free movement of the body.
"In use the Balance Pockets enable you to walk in a more upright position, and with considerably more balance than with a normal pack. Additionally, the load is distributed over the body, so your shoulders don’t get as sore. It all adds up to a less fatigued body, and one that can traverse awkward terrain more confidently. I noticed a profound difference straight away wearing this pack."
Mark Watson, Editor, NZ Climber magazine Test Review |
