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| Running Backpack - for clothes, not H20 ??? (Read 479 times) |
noahhendy |
posted: 7/29/2008 at 5:03 PM
modified: 8/22/2008 at 12:18 PM |
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.
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posted: 7/29/2008 at 6:35 PM |
I am curious as well. Not in situation where I can run to work (about 3 miles) yet, but I should be before the year is over. Issues for me are that my backside sweats like crazy and I don't want a backpack that's going to bounce all over the place.
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posted: 7/29/2008 at 6:46 PM
modified: 7/29/2008 at 6:55 PM |
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. |
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posted: 7/29/2008 at 6:47 PM |
| I would love to run to work. It is about 6 miles but I would be willing to trek it, unfortunately I dont have any place to shower once I get there. MY gym is about half way between here and there. |
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posted: 7/29/2008 at 6:50 PM
modified: 7/29/2008 at 6:51 PM |
| 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. |
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posted: 7/29/2008 at 7:26 PM |
| I too use a small camelbak, often without the reservoir. |
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posted: 7/30/2008 at 3:08 PM
modified: 7/30/2008 at 3:16 PM |
Quote from noahhendy on 7/29/2008 at 5:03 PM: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. |
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posted: 8/4/2008 at 11:08 AM |
I am also looking for a backpack to carry clothes (and shoes?) to work.
But I am wondering what size to get - 20 Litres? Is 10 too small for Jeans, a shirt and shoes |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 6:37 PM |
| 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. |
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