hydration packs - Gear - Runner's World

Running Postie pirate

pirate

07/05/2006 at 19:04

hi every one,I'm a newbie on the forum and would like some advice on the best hydration pack and where to get it, any advice would be great I don't know where to start as there is sooo many to choose from!

Heckenhocker

07/05/2006 at 21:23

Many people use CamelBaks - they have a range of options, from rucksack style to round the waist. Different peeps are comfy with different ones - I love the rucksack ones, but found the waistpack irritated my skin

wiggle.co.uk probably have a good range. If you want to look at some 'live', then maybe try an outdoors shop (Blacks / Millets (if they still exist / somewhere that sells hiking stuff). Some running shops will have them, but outdoors place more likely!

JoeMole

08/05/2006 at 10:46

Another option is to simply carry a small bottle of water, perhaps in a bottle-belt. Depending upon how far you are running and how much fluid you need, that may be enough.

Hillheader

08/05/2006 at 11:39

Check out a running shop and try out various packs on the treadmill. Some bounce, some dig-in and some are too heavy. Belts also work for some people - and others hate them. The wide belts seem to work best. You will also see people with the hand held bottles - sort of with a hole in them for easy gripping. A lot less hassle and at least it is easier to see how much you have left - my bugbear with hydration systems. Take your pick

Running Postie pirate

pirate

08/05/2006 at 19:54

thank you for all the advice,because i'm running 2hours plus. I think the camelbak will probably be beter than a hand held bottle, I'll go and have a try before I buy.once again thanks

Bog Man

10/05/2006 at 16:15

I ran a marathon recently with a belt, carrying 2 0.5l bottles + power gels, jelly babies & 2 x .25l bottles of water etc....a wide belt, fully adjsutable and not bother. I got this from Blacks...very cheap, no nonsense. I find the trendy sports belts do not carry enough fluid, and when you train in the wilds of Donegal, you carry your own + your phone etc !

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