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Hydration back packs

If you run with a Camelbak - or something along those lines - what size do you have? I have tried a belt and just can't get used to it, and I don't like holding anything in my hand so I want to give this a try.
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Re: Hydration back packs

  • I literally just bought the Camelback Annadel this weekend. I am/was super reluctant to buy something, but I just can't fathom running wearing a belt (ugh, bouncing around my waist, no thank you!)http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/64330189.aspx. I haven't ran w/my pack on yet, but when I tried it on in the store I tried to simulate the motion my upper body makes when I run to see if it shifts at all (which was one of my concerns w/going w/a backpack style, b/c running w/a backpack on sucks) & it seemed to stay in place. I based my decision on a pack on this pp from last week

    http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/64330189.aspx

    :)

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  • First, I highly recommend shelling out the money for the Camelbak as opposed to a cheaper knockoff brand.  I went through 3 cheaper versions in one summer, including 2 from Costco, before I broke down and spent the money for a Camelbak.  The cheaper ones just did not last.

    I looooove my Camelbak.  We call it the bag of life.  I wear it mountain biking, hiking, take it kayaking, use it for day trips.  It stays ice cold all day, even strapped to the front of my kayak in the intense AZ summer heat.  I have one that holds 3 liters.  For running, I would look into a smaller one due to the added weight and the "bouncing around" issue.  

  • I bought the Camelback Annadel last summer while training for my 1/2 and really liked it. The nice thing is, keeps your back cooler in the summer and the load lightens as you run. :) I'm a slow running and during high humidity, long distance runs of 2 hours, it was always almost empty when I finished. 
    2011 Races:

    March 19th, St. Patty's Around the Loch Run 5k: 32:23, PR
    May 22nd, Get Your Rear in Gear 5k: 32:15, PR
    July 16th, University of Okoboji 10k: 1:09:33, Instant PR
    July 23rd, Warrior Dash, Minneapolis: 48:43
    October 23rd, RNR St. Louis Half Marathon, 2:40:11, Instant PR
    October 29th, Jack-O-Lantern 5k, 30:11, PR
  • Oh and to minimize the sloshing (not sure if this was mentioned in previous posts), pick the full bladder up once filled by the opposite end of wear the the hose in and then suck the water out until there are no more air bubbles left in the bag. Works like a charm. :)
    2011 Races:

    March 19th, St. Patty's Around the Loch Run 5k: 32:23, PR
    May 22nd, Get Your Rear in Gear 5k: 32:15, PR
    July 16th, University of Okoboji 10k: 1:09:33, Instant PR
    July 23rd, Warrior Dash, Minneapolis: 48:43
    October 23rd, RNR St. Louis Half Marathon, 2:40:11, Instant PR
    October 29th, Jack-O-Lantern 5k, 30:11, PR
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