Aarn Peak Aspiration — front side

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Aarn Peak Aspiration

Regular price$500.00

55.0 L · 1518 g

Size: Short Backlength - Small Hipbelt
Size chart packs

This chart applies to Ultimate Direction running vests and vest-style packs. Aarn packs are one-size with an adjustable harness, so no chart needed; see the fit notes on the product page, or come in and we'll fit it with weight in it.

Running vests are sized by chest circumference so the load sits tight and bounce-free. Measure your chest, match the band below, then confirm against the size tab on the specific product; models vary and the women-specific Vesta runs a touch narrower.

How to measure your chest

  1. Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
  2. Keep it level and snug, not tight. Breathe normally.
  3. Match to the band below. On a boundary, the adjustable sternum straps mean either works: size down for a racier fit, up for layering.

Ultimate Direction vest sizing

Size Chest (cm) Chest (in)
XS 73-84 29-33
S 80-92 31-36
M 84-100 33-39
L 94-114 37-45
XL 100-127 39-50

Women-specific Vesta models run slightly narrower (XS from ~70 cm chest). Some packs (e.g. Fastpack) use S/M and M/L bands rather than single sizes; check the product size tab. Source: Ultimate Direction vest size chart.

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The honest take

Best for

Multi-day tramping with balanced load

Specs

Specifications for Aarn Peak Aspiration
Volume 55.0 LAll-day capacity: supported ultras, fastpacking and big missions.
Weight 1518 g
Load system Aarn load-balancing harness
Torso fit 3 back lengths: 50/55/60L by size
Pockets 1 front stretch pocket + 2 deep side pockets
Hydration Bladder attachment loop and tube exit
Pole carry Yes
Best for Multi-day tramping with balanced load

Specs published by the manufacturer.

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