I've just started doing some longer trail runs and need something to carry water/waterproofs/food. Would the Snugpak response pack be any good for running? Or should I save up for a Camelbak?
Trail running - waist pack or rucksack
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I'm a walker not a runner but I'd think that a close fitting low profile pack would bounce about a lot less and be more comfortable in the long run.
I thought a rucksack might give me a sweaty back- I run really hot, but I guess a dedicated running pack might be different.
It's always going to be a compromise, a backpack will be sweatier but will allow you to carry more. A bumbag is going to be less sweaty but you can't carry as much and will be less stable. Camelbak do the Delaney plus which looks quite good it's got a bottle holder and room for a few gels and bars. You could even go for a handheld bottle.
Theres some hybrids too, like the 'sportshiker', which is basically a waist pack with a shoulder harness. I use one for mountainbiking since I cant abide a sweaty back.
I use an OMM bum bag, very comfortable around the waist and easily fits a map, compass, headtorch, hat & gloves, lightweight waterproofs, energy snacks, buff, compact emergency bivvy bag and small first aid kit etc. As for water, well any run an hour or under taking on water is counter productive,( ive never understood why when i see people out running that they have drinks bottles in their hands, if your out for under an hour then ya dont need water ) if im out running for over an hour then i make take a small drinks bottle and if im in the mountains ill drink from streams. I had the bum bag on when i ran up and down snowdon a few months ago. A bum bag is all you need unless going out for more than a day.
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Looked at the Omm 3l today but bought a cheap Karrimor bum bag for £7, it has a waterbottle, room for my pac a mac and a mesh outer pocket for my gps.
The last time I drank straight from a fell stream I ended up with a bad stomach bug and lost half a stone in a week!
Just starting to run for 45mins plus but on fairly remote trails so need emergency bits in case I turn an ankle or summat.
The last time I drank straight from a fell stream I ended up with a bad stomach bug and lost half a stone in a week!
Just starting to run for 45mins plus but on fairly remote trails so need emergency bits in case I turn an ankle or summat.
It's always worth taking a warm top as well, definitely a windproof (check the montane stuff out) just in case you slow right down for some reason.
I use a Camelbak or similar when doing long hill runs as I hate the way bumbags bounce around when running. Yes you get a sweaty back, but I get one anyway from the run so the benefit of being able to put in some waterproofs and flapjacks outweigh the extra sweat lost as I have 2l of fluid to replace it.
Its all down to personal preference but I like to err on the side of caution especially when running in bad weather and so pack a few bits to cover a twisted ankle and night out as worst case. I then try to kid myself that the little extra weight will improve my fitness!
Its all down to personal preference but I like to err on the side of caution especially when running in bad weather and so pack a few bits to cover a twisted ankle and night out as worst case. I then try to kid myself that the little extra weight will improve my fitness!
I use a 7 litre bumbag with waterbottle on the strap when I'm walking and scrambling in the Pyrenees in the hot weather as I find it less sweaty but I'm not totally happy with it and am considering replacing it with a small, tight-fitting backpack. When I ran, many years ago now, hydration packs had not been invented and I used to chance it and always felt vulnerable. I think Satyr has it about right.
It'd be better to go with a PLCE-style webbing 'cos the shoulder straps will keep the belt steady.
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Tried running with a response pak but didn't find it that comfy so got one if the camel bak running bags much better. Comfy when doing the might deerstalker 17km race last march
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bumbag with compression straps very good probably get one from Pete Blands shop in Kendal Iused to do a fair bit of hillrunning and they dont bounce
Found this store a while back whilst researching OMM packs. No use to me but could be useful for you
http://www.accelerateuk.com/shop/category/103/Equipment/
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