Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison Since a hydration pack is a real necessity for the longer runs, it is always good to test out something different. Orange Mud was a new company to me as they are lesser known in the UK than in the US. Their packs are dual purpose: running and mountain […]
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors If you need water on the run and do not want to carry a large hydration bladder or you want to rely on the water you find in rivers and lakes, the MSR TrailShot Microfilter delivers clean water every time. I have been testing the gadget in all kinds
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors The lightweight, minimalist Salewa pack is designed for moving fast in the mountains. I have been testing it on training runs on the trails and hills of Scotland. Features 18-litre capacity Split Ortholite foam shoulder straps Contact-Fit Lite carrying system Twin Compression System Two-in-one lower compression straps Main zipped
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Specifically designed for women and trail running, the Montane VIA Claw 14 pack includes a host of features that may or may not be useful. I put it to the test while trail running. The men’s version is the Montane Via Razor 15. Features 14 litre capacity Lightweight (354g)
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Dan Stinton I can’t seem to walk through a camping/hiking/running shop without being magnetically drawn to the bag section. I have to dream up specific occasions to convince my partner that I need a new pack because there will be a time when a 12-litre bag is too much, but a
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Last updated: 07-Jan-20 By Alice Morrison I associate Ronhill with no-nonsense, practical gear for the hills and this is very much what you get with these two hydration packs. They are designed for different things, the Pioneer having more features and the Nano being very stripped down and race ready. The Ronhill Pioneer 8L Vest
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison The Ultra Vesta is part of Ultimate Direction’s Jenny Collection which is designed by women for women under the aegis of lead designer Jenny Jurek. Like a lot of women, I struggle to find the perfect back pack/hydration pack because they are mainly designed for men who obviously have
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Steve Diederich Following on from our review of the amazing Salomon Advanced Skin 3 Hydration vest last year, we were challenged by some of the community to review other hydration vests and have a shoot out of the best in the market. This is what we found: We have reviewed the
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Osprey’s new Rev 18 Hydraulics pack is aimed at trail runners. It boasts a “body-hugging” design to keep movement of the pack to a minimum. Osprey has created a BioStretch body-wrap harness and body-belt, and added two sternum straps, to ensure that the pack stays still while you run.
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Fiona is a keen runner, preferring off-road and hilly to flat and road. She lives in Scotland where the weather is fickle so needs to be prepared for all conditions. The inov-8 Race Ultra 10 is cross between a running vest and a rucksack and offers the best of
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