backpack - General running

helen macleman

10/02/2013 at 22:30

hi can anyone recomend a good backpack to wear long distace trail running hope to do 40 miles.thanks

cougie

pirate

11/02/2013 at 08:44

The OMM rucksack has two pockets for bottles on the side. Great pack but maybe it was just me - I couldn't get the bottles in and out very easily ? You might need to try them on in a shop.

Richard A Thackeray

11/02/2013 at 10:47

Pete Bland (who have a link on here) usually have some good deals

Inov-8 is another manufacturer to look at

http://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/trolleyed/12/17/160/

http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/product-accessories-select.asp?L=26

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Edited: 11/02/2013 at 10:55

fat buddha

11/02/2013 at 11:11

check out the Raidlight Olmo 5 pack - 4th item down on this page http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/Radilight2.html

holds 2 bottles

Edited: 11/02/2013 at 11:12

runs-with-dogs

11/02/2013 at 11:12

Osprey, North Face, Nathan, Salomon, Inov8, UltrAspire all do backpacks/waistpacks with long runs in mind. Just depends what fits you on whether you'll like them or not. Problem is there aren't many shops that stock a big range so can be hard trying them on for fit! I've bought a few blind, liked some, disliked others, returned for refund or resold on eBay.

Think it's worth getting the female specific ones as with the men's ones the shoulder straps are often too widely spaced. You also have the choice of a bladder or bottles and that's just down to personal preference...

Look at www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com to compare them against each other and see some brands you might not have heard of before.

fat buddha

11/02/2013 at 11:14

I should also have said the the Raidlight Olmo also comes in a ladies version - talk to Martin or Sue at Likeys and they will help

helen macleman

11/02/2013 at 22:34

thanks for the advice going to try out a few recommended before i buy.cheers....

SideBurn

12/02/2013 at 08:47

I use Inov8 rucksacks; they come in different sizes and have a drink bladder that you fit into the bottom of the rucksack. They work well for me.

jononfire

26/02/2013 at 20:23

Inov8 all day long!! I deliberated for a long time before buying but finally bought one and use it regularly ,its lightweight ,very comfortable highly durable and as stated above has a internal bladder for your fluids if required. They have a few in their range so pick the size required on how much kit you need to carry! I have had mine for quite some time now and is still as new!

roeby

27/02/2013 at 07:31

evoc camel back

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