Running Backpack - for clothes, not H20 ??? (Read 2781 times)

Anybody have suggestions on a good backpack to carry a change of clothes in while on a run? I want to run my morning commute to work (how is that for saving on gas!) and need a good snug backpack of small to moderate size for a 6'3" guy. I really only need a few items of clothing and not shoes (I'll keep those at the office). I could care less about a hydration pack unless that was a secondary feature. I heard about the Asics Run Backpack Small but can't find it in stores or online. Anybody have any suggestions? I feel like I've checked every corner of the web... UPDATE: Thank you everyone who responded. I ended up getting the Camelbak Octane 8. It's perfect so far. Fits well with the chest and stomach straps. No bouncing. Has a nice side pocket for an ipod. And it fits my change of clothes perfectly. I think if I unzipped the expansion section I could squeeze in shoes too but that might be pushing it. I haven't tried the water bladder yet, I only went for a short run. So, I have to say this is worth a look for others in my situation. http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442593731&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574488340273

This is my current fav, the Go-Lite VO24: http://www.rei.com/product/750364 REI's in-store brand also makes a few ultra-light packs that are ok but don't have all the features. This first one is basically a hydration pack, but w/o the bladder. Good for clothes stuffing: http://www.rei.com/product/762540 This one is its slightly beefier brother: http://www.rei.com/product/762532 I love my Go-Lite. Don't have much experience with the two REI products, but they fit ok in the store. The REI ones are mo cheap than the Go-Lite. Edited to add: if you DO carry shoes, yes, this weighs things down and can get bumpy.

I do this. I use the smallest camelback-type pack. I leave socks, undies, shoes and shower supplies and work clothes in my office. So all I carry when running in is my wallet. When I run home I usually carry the day's undershirt, undies and socks home. The one I use is like Lopez' second example.

Anybody have suggestions on a good backpack to carry a change of clothes in while on a run? I want to run my morning commute to work (how is that for saving on gas!) and need a good snug backpack of small to moderate size for a 6'3" guy. I really only need a few items of clothing and not shoes (I'll keep those at the office). I could care less about a hydration pack unless that was a secondary feature. I heard about the Asics Run Backpack Small but can't find it in stores or online. Anybody have any suggestions? I feel like I've checked every corner of the web...

I don't think you'll be able to find a better running backpack than one of the Lafuma 'Active' series. I use the 30. It takes a little or a lot. It has room for 2 bladders in a separate (from the main) compartment. 30 liters (1830 cubic inches): http://www.argear.com/lafuma-active-30-backpack.html 20 liters (1220 cubic inches): http://www.argear.com/lafuma-active-20-backpack.html 11 liters (670 cubic inches): http://www.argear.com/lafuma-active-11-backpack.html I bought mine at a sports store chain called 'Atmosphere' (part of 'Sports Experts') in Montreal, QC.

I just loaded a pair of jeans, a pair of shoes, a top and a jacket into my 'active 30' (I always keep an empty bladder in the bladder compartment and a zip lock bag of thirded paper towels (toilet paper) and a zip lock bag of moist towelettes in the back pocket). After the bag was tightened to my body, nothing moved when I did a crazy dance and jumped up and down. It has the same stability as it has when it's FULLY loaded. I rest my case. I don't think there's a better running backpack.