Hello all,
I work at a park where there are lots of awesome moderate solos on domes. I was hoping to do some small runs/ jogs, swap out my shoes and do a route or two on the solo circuit I have had for a while, jog to the next repeat... Anybody had a great small pack that would work for this? I am thinking shoes, chalk bag, small water bottle, energy bar, maybe my headlamp in it.

I have had lots of BD stuff and always been very impressed.
Also anything cheap and on sale, or if anyone has a small pack laying around would be great,

Thanks in advance,
Adam

I have a BD Bbee pack that's just big enough to fit a pair of climbing shoes, water bottle, chalkbag and extra chalk along with a snack for going to gym or bouldering. It's small, low profile, and really light. Worth taking a look at.

Here's my long winded answer.. This may or may not be what you're looking for.

For me, soloing is about cutting away extra stuff! For starters, the sticky rubber and edging platform of the Camp Four by Five Ten actually climbs BETTER than my technical climbing shoe on moderate (>5.8+) terrain for the most part and does A TON better with scrambling 4th that's for sure!

chalk bag, gu/bars, headlamp, helmet, - wear it! why have a bigger pack hold you back? Layers - a houdini by patagonia fits in your pocket or on the bungie of this pack www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Packs/2012-Classic.aspx . I've even carried steel crampons and a mountain axe comfortably on this pack.

my 2c

alpine rope solo kit Submitted By: dirtbag on Apr 13, 2012

REI Flash 18, $34.00 best little bag I ever had. Its what I use on multi pitch routes, travel bag for in the car, stashes everyhting you would want quick access to. I looked at the BD Bbee and decided on the Flash 18, it even has a removable seat pad. Check it out.

Why the pic of the gear, I dont get it?

... see exhibit 2 from someone who actually knows their shit:
video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4832527121139830698

if you go w/a camelbak though, be aware of the weak connection point between the bite valve and the tube. Maybe some aqua seal to fix the bite valve to the tube would not be completely unwarranted.

Arc' Aerios 14

I don't think they make the 14 anymore but the aerios series is amazing.

I got a free one from Arc' and really don't have one complaint about it.

If you run with a rei flash 18 it will bounce around. But you can fix that by passing the waist belt thru the sternum strap like a cross your heart bra. It rides high and tight. Hard to describe but works great. Luv the flash 18. There are a variety of running packs for adventure racers that also work great. I have one from salomon but i prefer simplicity and versatility of flash.

Thanks everyone,
I saw a friends pack and ended up ordering one, A BD bullet. I will also be doing some Alpine and it seems a good mix. Thanks for all of the input.
Adam