Aarn Packs changes hands

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Aarn Packs changes hands

Postby Gusto » Mon 05 Jul, 2021 1:28 pm

"A locally-owned outdoors shop has bought a backpack business to ensure it remains Kiwi-owned.

Christchurch’s Further Faster has bought Aarn Pack after its founder Aarn Tate decided to retire".....

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/125509661/outdoor-enthusiasts-buy-kiwi-brand-aarn-packs-to-keep-it-locally-owned?fbclid=IwAR2xSyuyS_xgihAPb0NSQp4WnQ4BpPXJFLY793A_VNviCOkenC-SFy7HJbY
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Re: Aarn Packs changes hands

Postby Joynz » Tue 06 Jul, 2021 7:51 am

I hope that Aarn keeps its design edge without Aarn Tate.

I love my Aarn packs!
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Re: Aarn Packs changes hands

Postby GPSGuided » Tue 06 Jul, 2021 10:54 am

An era passes.
Just move it!
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Re: Aarn Packs changes hands

Postby Franco » Wed 07 Jul, 2021 12:13 pm

Yes, sad in a way but I hope that the brand will live on.
I really think that many did not get the design, I love those packs.
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Re: Aarn Packs changes hands

Postby north-north-west » Fri 09 Jul, 2021 3:29 pm

May they go from strength to strength. And perhaps the new owners would be open to a couple of minor tweaks, such as an XS hipbelt (the small is still marginal on me) and S straps.
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