Hydration pack for trail running AND mountain biking?

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I’m looking for a hydration pack (one that’s worn on the back, not the waist) for both trail running AND mountain biking. I don’t need a ton of capacity or storage. Something that holds ~60oz and a Clif bar or two is sufficient.

Any recommendations? Or, are the needs of the two activities mutually exclusive?

Do I want something with the chest strap?

Up until now, I’ve mainly used a handheld bottle for running (although, I have used an Amphipod 4-bottle belt and a Camelback waist style pack on occassion, too) and bottle cages on the bike. But, I’m training for a trail ultra, so I need more capacity on the run. And, my bike bottles get pretty gross on the frame. So, I’d like to kill two birds with one stone.

Thanks.

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Many to choose from…

http://www.argear.com/sprint-backpacks.html

http://www.salomon.com/us/segment/trail-running-bags--packs.html

http://camelbak.com/sports-recreation/spring-summer-hydration-packs/2011-octane-xct.aspx

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The short back camel baks are perfect for this. They still allow easy access to the pockets in your jersey. I don’t really like camel baks etc, so prefer this slim line version if I have to use one. The is still a small pocket for your car keys etc. They have just enough room for one bladder. I have one that carries alot more with the extra pockets and the like, but rarely use it now.

This sort of style is what I’m talking about:

http://camelbak.com/sports-recreation/spring-summer-hydration-packs/2011-hydrobak-intl-only.aspx