I hate to run with anything in my hands, and need something small and lightweight to hold a very small amount of stuff, which will allow me to run home after swimming.
If anyone has tried the Kalenji 2 Position Bag ( http://www.decathlon.co.uk/2-position-bag-id_8200367.html#more_infos ) - I would be glad to hear your thoughts.
All it needs to hold is keys, goggles, cap, iPhone, a bit of spare change and a towel to dry my feet!
I’d welcome other people’s opinion on bags they use while running…
I picked up the Nathan HPL 020 recently and love it so far. If you need to bring two liters of water you can, if not it has a pocket on the strap that securely holds a bottle and one on the other side for phone. Pouch in back big enough for goggles/cap and bungee for wet towel on outside. Pack doesn’t move at all when running.
That looks great for a longer run (would even be good for cycling) - but I need something that literally holds 1/3 of what that would hold. It’s just something for the run home which is only about 8km, so no need for bottles etc - I drink enough from the swimming pool!
A small fanny pack? My daughter called mine “a utility belt for dorks” but it works.
A small fanny pack? My daughter called mine “a utility belt for dorks” but it works.
That would never work now, because I would laugh every time I thought about it.
I think the towel would be too heavy if it got saturated so I’m pretty set on something over the shoulder. (At least one).
Any Camelbak or low-profile hiking pack works extremely well for running. I’ve tried 3 separate Camelbaks (I had two, wife had one) from the MULE (biggest) to smallest (bottle holder only, no backpack) and all were excellent on the run. Surprisingly excellent - no chafing whatsoever, no bouncing to annoy you, and really comfortable. I actually tried 3 fuelbelts as well, expecting them to be more comfy, but I found they were inferior in comfort and convenience to the Camelbaks.
While the Camelbak seems like overkill for the few things you need to carry for a swim, it becomes extremely useful the moment you start bringing jackets, gloves, or other items of clothing either for the workout or for afterwards. I think you’ll be surprised how useful the extra space is once you realize that you can carry this stuff without a penalty.
I still train with my Camelbak MULE, which was at the time, their biggest low-profile pack. Interestingly enough, I’ve stopped using the bladder that it came with, and have switched to water bottles, due to convenience and cleaning. Have zero complaints with it.
When I run to/from the pool, I use a spike bag. I clip the straps together across my chest with a small carabiner to prevent bouncing. Simple and cheap.
A small fanny pack? My daughter called mine “a utility belt for dorks” but it works.
That would never work now, because I would laugh every time I thought about it.
I think the towel would be too heavy if it got saturated so I’m pretty set on something over the shoulder. (At least one).
ditch the towel and get a shammy. save space and weight.
Great idea RE: Shammy, all I bother drying is my feet.
I still feel that the spike bag or fannypack might bump around too much so I may just head to Decathlon and have a quick peak at the Kalenji one above. The CamelPak ones are great for hydration, but that’s not really an issue for an 8k!
When I run to/from the pool, I use a spike bag. I clip the straps together across my chest with a small carabiner to prevent bouncing. Simple and cheap.
This is what I do, as well.
Small Camelbak.
It’s the least bouncy. You don’t HAVE to put a bladder in it. They come in numerous sizes and are comfy for running.
Order from REI, if you don’t like, send it back for full refund. They are cool like that.
Small Camelbak.
It’s the least bouncy. You don’t HAVE to put a bladder in it. They come in numerous sizes and are comfy for running.
Order from REI, if you don’t like, send it back for full refund. They are cool like that.
This is what I did. I bought a small Osprey pack and take the hydration bladder out. It weighs next to nothing and has all the straps for a good fit.