By Sarah Cooke A running vest that can hold sufficient water to get you between checkpoints or through your long run which also has space for everything on your kit list is an important item for most ultra runners. I tried a few different ones when I first started running long distances but have been …
By Seth G After my first run in this vest I told my wife, “I can just get rid of my other running vests I have accumulated over the years. I won’t be needing them any more.” Dynafit has created a go-to vest for anyone running in the mountains, and their special touches demonstrate that …
Last updated: 14-May-19 By Kate Allen Salomon have brought out their first pack truly designed specifically for women and it’s a joy to see a design for us that hasn’t just been subjected to the “Shrink and Pink” attitude. I’ve always found vests are like handbags. The more room you have, the more stuff you …
By Seth Grotzke Finding the right pack is like trying to find the perfect porridge… except there are no bears threatening to show up. If you are looking for a pack in the 10-20 litre range, the Osprey Duro 15 is a great option for all-day treks in the mountains or multi-day running excursions. The …
Last updated: 08-Apr-19 By Dan Stinton As my face bashes into a rock and my phone simultaneously ejects itself out of the inov-8 All Terrain Pro Vest pocket, I realise that I’m not having the best of Saturday mornings. I stagger up and try to check myself over, first of all hoping that I’m still …
Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison Designed by and for women, the Ultimate Direction Ultra Vesta 4.0, is a high-performance running vest which is extremely light with stretchy fabric but does not compromise on details. I carried three litres of water, a rain jacket, iPhone, keys and cash, snacks including a big sandwich and there …
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Part of the Columbia Sportswear Montrail collection, the Unisex Caldorado Running Pack is aimed at distance runners. It features adjustable straps to make it suitable, so they claim, for both men and women. It also has space for a three-litre hydration bladder. I have been testing the pack on …
Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Alice Morrison If you are going to be spending more than an hour or two out on the trail, you will almost certainly need to carry some kind of hydration pack or system. Over the past several months, we have been sending out the RunUltra team in a wide variety of …
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Seth Grotzke Part of my ultra training involves getting lost in the mountains. Here is where the Grivel Mountain Runner Comp 5L pack comes into play. I needed a way to carry enough food, water, and emergency equipment to survive my frequent forays into the mountains of northern Spain. I am …
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 …
