Backpacks for running

Peckham

Can anyone recommend a good backpack for running?

I have two at the moment - one which is a freebie I got at Geneva Half Marathon and is useful for carrying wallet, phone, keys but not much else. The other is a 15L Deuter but I can't fit more than my shoes into them (so use it to/from the gym).

I need one for running home from work, to carry work clothes, shoes and wallet etc. Am thinking it will need to be 25L, maybe might get away with 20L.

I might have asked this question before!

hunnymonster

The two I routinely use are an inov8
http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/info_1733.html
It's big enough for the essential "get clean after a run" kit and a change of clothes

For the MDS, I'm taking a raidlight
http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/info_5.html
It's very light

I would recommend both of them.

Peckham

Thanks HM. The Innov8 looks like a good option - do Likeys ship to Ireland?

hunnymonster

yes they do but I think they charge iirc. wiggle also do some inov8 stuff and they are a uk company so you might be able to order directly.

Odysseus

I would second likyes, I have only used them twice but the service was quick and the postage was resonable.

T runner

Odysseus wrote: »

I would second likyes, I have only used them twice but the service was quick and the postage was resonable.

I use the OMM 25L. http://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/trolleyed/45/99/index.htm

jeffontour

I have a Gregory ISO I picked up in Canada that I find great for when you need to carry more than just the bare essentials. Not sure where you'd get it this side of the pond but google is your friend of course!

stmochtas

Great thread, I need to get myself a proper pack as well, now that I have started commuting by foot the bag I have does not suffice and I have 2 days worth of clothes to carry home today (by train) mutter mutter.

I like the look of the Innov-8 bags.

Any one ever get issues with back or shoulder ache when running with a bag. My current bag is a cheap one and I feel it makes my lower back arch a little too much. I would assume the ones mentioned here are made for the purpose of running and probably designed to avoid posture impact.

Any thoughts/experiences?

hunnymonster

stmochtas, I've had a bit of hip pain when I first started with a back pack. At the time I put it down to most bags being designed for men not women and it only lasted a couple of runs before I adapted. The raidlight bag in particular really distributes the weight well.

Odysseus

stmochtas wrote: »

Great thread, I need to get myself a proper pack as well, now that I have started commuting by foot the bag I have does not suffice and I have 2 days worth of clothes to carry home today (by train) mutter mutter.

I like the look of the Innov-8 bags.

Any one ever get issues with back or shoulder ache when running with a bag. My current bag is a cheap one and I feel it makes my lower back arch a little too much. I would assume the ones mentioned here are made for the purpose of running and probably designed to avoid posture impact.

Any thoughts/experiences?

I have just started using the raidlight and find it a great bag to run with. One good point about it is you can add extras to it depending on what you are carrying. I'm currently running with a front pack attached to it. However, as well as that you can get added attachments for holding extra water bottles as well. The only thing I have noted is that with any bag make sure its fitted correctly on you or it will rub away a couple of layers of skin during a long run.

911sc

hunnymonster wrote: »

The two I routinely use are an inov8
http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/info_1733.html
It's big enough for the essential "get clean after a run" kit and a change of clothes

The link does not seem to work anymore. Which model have you got?

I am looking for a bag that would be big enough to carry wetsuit/goggles/small towel & phone/repair kit/pump/light jacket/gloves/glasses & a big of extra space for when i cycle for go sea swimming. What volume would i need for that?
I would also be able to run with this bag.

Is there a shop in Dublin selling this type of bags?

Peckham

Here's the full list of those bags:
http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/Inov-8_Accessories.html

I use something similar to the Race Pro 22, but an earlier model of it. Plenty big for carrying work clothes when running home from work, but you might be able to get away with a smaller one looking at the list of things you want to carry.

wizwill

i have this inov8 bag also and highly recommend, there is an optional water bladder if required, it fits snuggley when tighened, they are a uk company and there products are very good.

yop

Good thread, wonder what size bags/rucksacks people use doing Gaelforce. I have a normal rucksack but I dont think that I will be able to use it.