Help me out: Fast hiking/trail running pack
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Ok folks, help me out here. I'm looking for a fast hiking/trail running pack with the features below. (Note: no dedicated treail running "vest" has ever fit me well or felt remotely comfortable. I am 6' 4" 205 lbs with a long torso and a genrally muscular/athletic build). -About 15-20 L capacity...a little bigger/smaller OK -Availble in M/L back lengths -Fits/carries comfortably -Small pouches for snacks on waist belt -Option for water bottle/flask carry is a bonus Ideas??? |
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USWE packs |
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+1 for Uswe packs. Only used the smaller capacity running vests, but it’s been a game changer. Would compare that to Ultimate Direction’s fast pack line. |
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I absolutely love my Black Diamond Distance 15. It's tough as nails, has so many pockets on the vest, and is comfy over many miles |
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Ultraspire Epic XT. |
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Salomon Adv Skin 12, XL size. |
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Salomon XA-25 is another option, though kinda hard to find in the US. S/M and M/L sizes, and the M/L size is apparently pretty big. Comes with two 500mL flasks and checks all your boxes (except its slightly more than 20L and has vest pockets instead of on the waistbelt). |
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Folks, thanks for all the suggestions so far. Some of these rigs look amazing (USWE?!) But as I said....any kind of vest system is just a non-starter for me. It feels like I'm wearing a basketball up between my shoulder blades....not comfortable at all. I'm thinking more a lightweight backpack with waist belt pockets...something like the Salomon pack below but avauilable in L or XL backlengths. More ideas? |