News & Reviews:
Review of the Natural Exhilaraiton by Camping Gear TV - November 21, 2011
Check out this fun video review of the Aarn Natural Exhilaration by Camping Gear TV.
Review of the Aarn Photo Balance Pocket system - August 26, 2011
Check out this very detailed evaluation of the Aarn Photo Balance Pockets by Rick Kopitzke. Rick tested out both the Regular and Professional-sized Photo Pockets along with a 2011 model Peak Aspiration.
Review of the Aarn Guiding Light - May 28, 2011
Check out this evaluation of the Aarn Guiding Light as posted by gear tester, Larry Armkraut, on Trailspace.com "I have the "luxury" of testing gear professionally for outdoor magazines. Rarely have I been as impressed with a pack as I have been with the Aarn Guiding Light." continued on Trailspace.com
Review of the Aarn Photo Balance Pocket System by Zeh Photographic - April 30, 2011
If you are interested in learning more about the Aarn Photo Balance Pockets check out this review and video by Tony Zeh of Zeh Photographic. "As both a backpacker and a photographer, Aarn brings together the best of both worlds. I highly recommend this pack to those who plan on backpacking with photography gear..." Read the full review here.
UpaDowna Reviews the Load Limo - April 29, 2011
Gear tester, Bunny, of UpaDowna.com recenty took the Aarn Load Limo for a hike through Palmer Park in Colorado Spring. Read the full review at www.UpaDowna.com.
Aarn USA Supports Several Outdoor Adventures - April 13, 2011
Aarn USA has provided gear for three interesting outdoor adventures.
- We are supporting Hike Across America with an Effortless Rhythm on their trek across the country.
- We are sponsoring Ascending the Giants with equipment for their journey in the trees.
- Rick, from Colorado Mountain Fishing, will be using a Guiding Light as he explores the Colorado back country for endangered fish species.
UpaDowna Reviews the Peak Aspiration - February 14, 2011
Site founder and all around adventurer, Yeti, of UpaDowna recenty took the Aarn Peak Aspriation for a thorough test drive. Read the full review at www.UpaDowna.com.
Aarn Packs at two Colorado Springs Retail Outlets - January 29, 2011
A selection of Aarn bodypacks are now available at two Colorado Springs area retail stores. Gearonimo is now carrying the Natural Balance and Guiding Light. This is a great fit with the store's specialty climbing gear. Additionally, the store carries the largest selection of used outdoor gear in the area. Check out Gearonimo at 2227 Palmer Park Blvd. or online at GearonimoSports.com.
Mountain Equipment Recyclers is currently displaying three Aarn packs: the Featherlite Freedom, the Peak Aspiration, and the Marathon Magic 22. Mountain Equipment Recyclers is a retail consignment store featuring high quality used outdoor equipment. The company is committed to helping local military veterans and donates a portion of all sales to a collection of Colorado organizations that assist military veterans and their families. Visit Mountain Equipment Recyclers at 1005 S. Tejon St. or MERecyclers.com.
BackpackGearTest.com puts the Peak Aspriation to the Test - January 27, 2011
Three equipment testers from BackPackGearTest.com recently put the Aarn Peak Aspriation through its paces. Check out evaluations by Mike Curry, Patrick McNeilly, and Lori Pontious at: BackPackGearTest.com.
Natural Exhilaration Reviewed by Ryan Bassham at Gearist.com - January 20, 2011
Read about Ryan Bassham's test of the Natural Exhilaration with Compact Balance Pockets at Gearist.com.
Aarn packs now available at Next Ascent Outdoor & Sport
Next Ascent has added several models of Aarn bodypacks to their online store. Check them out at - NextAscentOutdoorandSport.com. Check them out for all of your outdoor gear needs.
Family competes in Sahara Race using Aarn Packs
Three members of the Lowe family recently completed the 2010 Sahara Desert adverture race in Egypt using Aarn Marathon Magic packs. Read more here.
Aarn packs now available at Going Gear in Smyrna, GA
Outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia can now find Aarn bodypacks in the store and online at Going Gear.com. Check them out for all of your outdoor gear needs.
Interview of Aarn Tate by HikingInFinland.com- August, 2010
Read about how Aarn Tate got started designing gear in this interview at HikingInFinland.com by Hendrik Morkel.
Peak Aspiration on Sale - June 20th - June 30th
Aarn USA offers several ways to save on the Peak Aspiration with our June Special.
Gear Review of the Liquid Agility at Examiner.com - June 9, 2010
Read Adam Sawyer's review of the Liquid Agility here. Adam tested out the pack on several hikes in Oregon and Washington.
Aarn Packs highlighted in Colorado Biz Magazine - June 1, 2010
Eric Peterson wrote a short highlight of Aarn USA in Colorado Biz Magazine. Read it online here - Colorado Cool Stuff.
Aarn Packs covered in the Colorado Springs Gazette - May 12, 2010
The Out There section of the Gazette featured a nice article about Aarn bodypacks by R. Scott Rappold. Read the full story here: New backpack design puts a load on your chest. It's also reposted at ColoradoSprings.com under the headline Ergonomic Backpacks.
FREE Shipping May 1st - May 15th!
To celebrate the arrival of our new packs we are offering free standard domestic shipping through May 15, 2010. Simply select this option when checking out. (Expedited shipping is available for an extra charge. Contact us before ordering for discounted rates on international shipping to Canada or Mexico.)
Seven New Models Now Available at AarnUSA.com - April 30, 2010
Aarn USA is excited to announce the arrive of seven new packs and several new accessories. Now available in the US are three new ultralite packs: Marathon Magic, Mountain Magic, Natural Balance and four new stronglite packs: Liquid Agility, Natural Exhilaration, Guiding Light, and Load Limo. New accessories include Photo Balance Pockets, Balance Gear Racks, and X-Flow Chest Straps.
Aarn Packs covered by Eric Peterson on Westword Blog - April 7, 2010
Eric Peterson wrote a nice article about the balance concept behind Aarn packs on his blog at Westword.com. Full article here.
Featherlite Freedom Featured on 9 News Gadget Segment - November 25, 2009
The Featherlite Freedom was highlighted this morning on Denver's 9 News as part of the station's Gadget segment. View the video online. The Featherlite Freedom is the last product in the video at about the 2:30 point in the clip.
Initial Inventory Arrives - November 18, 2009
Aarn USA just received it's initial inventory of Aarn packs. The company has all sizes of the Featherlite Freedom, Peak Aspiration, and Effortless Rhythm plus a variety of balance pockets and accessories. Aarn USA has already ordered additional models from the Aarn line with expected delivery in the spring of 2010.
AarnUSA.com Website Goes Live - July 5, 2009
Aarn North America launched it's website today. Site visitors can learn about the technical advantages of Aarn Bodypacks over traditional backpacks. Aarn North America will receive it's first shipment of inventory and outdoor enthusiasts will be able to order from the AarnUSA.com site in October 2009.
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