Comments for Fatgitwalking http://www.fatgitwalking.com On the road to UL backpacking Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:09:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on More on the Aarn… by Ashlea http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Ashlea Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:09:08 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-22 Hey I work in a store which sells Aarn packs in Melbourne Australia. The balance pockets which come on either the Marathon Magic or the Mountain Magic are not compatible with the Peak Aspiration Packs. All the 'Magic' range pockets are compatible with each other (although they are sold with the pack)while the Peak Aspirtation is compatible with the rest (Compact, Sport and Expedition)of the balance pockets. Hope this helps. As for the harness rubbing issue - I have a Load Limo and have worn it with many 'fragile gramets' (Montante Bionic) and also a superthin (almost see through) cotton shirt and have had no issues with scratches or pilling. It may be a fault from the old packs, however we have had no complaints while I have been working here (over a year) so it shouldn't be too bad. Hope this helps Smiles, Ash Hey I work in a store which sells Aarn packs in Melbourne Australia. The balance pockets which come on either the Marathon Magic or the Mountain Magic are not compatible with the Peak Aspiration Packs. All the ‘Magic’ range pockets are compatible with each other (although they are sold with the pack)while the Peak Aspirtation is compatible with the rest (Compact, Sport and Expedition)of the balance pockets. Hope this helps.
As for the harness rubbing issue – I have a Load Limo and have worn it with many ‘fragile gramets’ (Montante Bionic) and also a superthin (almost see through) cotton shirt and have had no issues with scratches or pilling. It may be a fault from the old packs, however we have had no complaints while I have been working here (over a year) so it shouldn’t be too bad.
Hope this helps

Smiles, Ash

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by admin http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-21 admin Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:33:47 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-21 sorry, absolutely no idea about what is compatible with what.... sorry, absolutely no idea about what is compatible with what….

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by admin http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-20 admin Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:33:22 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-20 I'd never wear the AARN nxt to anything fragile. The contact point or patch is large and delicate stuff like wool will get shredded. I always have a wind shirt at least over anything fragile. I’d never wear the AARN nxt to anything fragile. The contact point or patch is large and delicate stuff like wool will get shredded. I always have a wind shirt at least over anything fragile.

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by Brian Wilson http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Brian Wilson Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:11:45 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-19 Looks nice. Wondering if the mesh back panel pills and destroys fleece wear? And if harness/shoulder-straps are prickly? I own the MM 10 and conceptually, I love the it, but it wore a near hole in the back of Patagonia Cap 1 shirts and had numerous little pokers on the straps that were quite uncomfortable over distance. Hoping AARN has improved this as they ride great for running. Looks nice. Wondering if the mesh back panel pills and destroys fleece wear? And if harness/shoulder-straps are prickly? I own the MM 10 and conceptually, I love the it, but it wore a near hole in the back of Patagonia Cap 1 shirts and had numerous little pokers on the straps that were quite uncomfortable over distance. Hoping AARN has improved this as they ride great for running.

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by Marco F. http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Marco F. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:05:40 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-18 Greeting folks, I discovered this review only today. Thanks for the details about the Mountain Magic. I have a Peak Aspiration (*) and the first thing I would like to know is if the front pockets I got for the Peak can be used for this pack too. Can they? Thanks! (*) I wrote about it at http://strider.zona-m.net/en/gear/my-first-year-aarn-bodypack Greeting folks,

I discovered this review only today. Thanks for the details about the Mountain Magic. I have a Peak Aspiration (*) and the first thing I would like to know is if the front pockets I got for the Peak can be used for this pack too. Can they? Thanks!

(*) I wrote about it at http://strider.zona-m.net/en/gear/my-first-year-aarn-bodypack

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by admin http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-17 admin Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:20:55 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-17 Look like we share a taste in walking poles too Roger! Look like we share a taste in walking poles too Roger!

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by RogerB http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-16 RogerB Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-16 Yes I have the Marathon Magic 33. More info at http://www.nielsenbrownoutdoors.com/2010/03/aarn-marathon-magic-33.html A great 2 or 3 day pack. Yes I have the Marathon Magic 33. More info at http://www.nielsenbrownoutdoors.com/2010/03/aarn-marathon-magic-33.html

A great 2 or 3 day pack.

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by admin http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-15 admin Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:09:03 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-15 Only one nighters, I can't get the time! I like mine. Balances well. A bit too many straps at first, but you get used to it, also the pockets feel weird, but I wouldn't be without them. I have to carry my water. 2x4 litres easily fits into the front pockets with room to spare for maps, snacks. This and the pacerpoles, really help my back. A real winner. thinking of getting the 35 for summer... Only one nighters, I can’t get the time! I like mine. Balances well. A bit too many straps at first, but you get used to it, also the pockets feel weird, but I wouldn’t be without them. I have to carry my water. 2×4 litres easily fits into the front pockets with room to spare for maps, snacks. This and the pacerpoles, really help my back. A real winner. thinking of getting the 35 for summer…

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by RogerB http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-14 RogerB Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:49:37 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-14 I am eagerly awaiting my Mountain Magic 55, have you had a chance to do any more trips with you Mountain Magic? I love my duo mid as well. I am eagerly awaiting my Mountain Magic 55, have you had a chance to do any more trips with you Mountain Magic? I love my duo mid as well.

]]> Comment on More on the Aarn… by bella_blog :)» Blog Archive » Aarn Mountain Magic on trial http://www.fatgitwalking.com/2009/11/12/more-on-the-aarn/comment-page-1/#comment-13 bella_blog :)» Blog Archive » Aarn Mountain Magic on trial Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:25:15 +0000 http://www.fatgitwalking.com/?p=40#comment-13 [...] to the performance and the weight of the current models from Aarn. In fact, I came across a post on Julian Thomas’ Blog describing a new Aarn pack that looked to be both lighter and better than what I currently use. [...] [...] to the performance and the weight of the current models from Aarn. In fact, I came across a post on Julian Thomas’ Blog describing a new Aarn pack that looked to be both lighter and better than what I currently use. [...]

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