Choosing the right trail running hydration vest
Trail running packs, hydration vests or running belts all have their pros and cons, and their own limitations to carry the equipment you need on your runs. While some are lightweight and guarantee a good range of motion, others are bigger, allowing to carry numerous items for long days of adventures and ultra-trail running for example. So, how to choose your trail running backpack? Here are some elements to answer this question!
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The Dynafit Ultra 12 Vest Black Out vest combines lightness, durability and function with its 12L capacity, soft flasks and multiple pockets for your mountain runs.
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The Salomon Active Skin 4 Set Black Metal is a lightweight, durable hydration vest for runners, offering 4L capacity, easy-access flask pockets, and a custom fit.
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Ideal for your trail runs or hikes, the Oxsitis Ace 16 Ultra W Bleu Rose women’s hydration backpack is a very lightweight model, well featured and with a 6 litre capacity.
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The Ace 16 Ultra Bleu Vert men’s hydration backpack designed by Oxsitis allows to carry with you, water, energy gels and clothes during your trail runs.
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The Salomon Active Skin 8 Set Black Metal is a lightweight, durable hydration vest with an 8-litre capacity, designed for long-distance trail running, featuring practical pockets, compatibility with a 1.5L water bladder, and a secure compartment for essentials.
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Perfect to carry a few items protected from the rain as well as water to regularly hydrate yourself, the Oxsitis Atom 6 Bleu Citrus men’s hydration backpack is an ultra-lightweight and well featured model.
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The Asics Fujitrail Backpack Performance Black trail vest, featuring a 20-liter capacity, offers optimal comfort and ingenious organization for endurance athletes.
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The Dynafit Sky 4 Vest Black Out trail running vest is ultra-lightweight and compact, it offers total freedom of movement. Easily carry everything you need in its 9 compartments. The mesh areas guarantee optimal breathability.
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The Salomon Active Skin 8 Set is a lightweight, durable trail running hydration vest with an 8-litre capacity, flask pockets, and compatibility with a 1.5L water bladder.
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The Alpine 8 from Dynafit is a very functional trail running vest which offers comfort, versatility and storage and comes with two 500 ml soft flasks.
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No matter if you are trail running or riding your MTB, the Oxsitis Enduro 30 Ultra Noir Blanc Vert backpack will allow you to hydrate and comfortably carry your essential items.
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The Enduro 30 Ultra W Noir Rose from Oxsitis is a 30 L backpack designed for intense outdoor activities.
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Very practical to carry and protect your equipment from the wet when trail running, the Oxsitis Pulse 12 Ultra Bleu Vert men’s hydration backpack is an ultra-lightweight, compact and comfortable model.
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The Oxsitis Pulse 12 Ultra W Bleu Rose women’s hydration backpack is a very lightweight and compact model, allowing to carry essential items with you during your trail runs.
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The Dynafit Alpine 15 Vest Black Out is a lightweight, versatile trail running vest with a 15L capacity, designed for comfort and functionality, featuring a pole holder, waterproof pocket, and hydration system compatibility.
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Choosing a running vest depending on the distance
There’s a whole world between short trail runs and ultra-trail running. Training sessions, nutrition, recovery are elements that are approached differently depending on your distance goals and the time you’re aiming for. On D Day, your trail running backpack can have as much to do with your success as your poles and shoes. Depending on the distance, you’ll need a hydration vest with the right capacity and features.
5 to 40 km: a belt or a vest for a short trail run?
On a short distance trail run, the goal is often to run fast. The most competitive runners won’t carry anything or be satisfied by a simple running belt, others, not as fast will prefer to be safe and choose a trail running backpack. For this situation, you can find minimalist vests such as the Oxsitis Atom 6. Very lightweight, it offers great freedom of movement. It allows you to carry the essentials. Phone, water bottle and folding poles will be stored easily and available in a pinch.
40 to 80 km: which pack for a long trail run?
On longer distances, your hydration vest should offer a larger capacity. If you are specific about your nutrition and don’t rely on feed zones to fuel yourself, you need to carry food such as cereal bars and a significant quantity of liquid. Without being too bulky to remain pleasant to wear while running, your hydration pack should feature a water bladder compartment and be able to store some waterproof clothes in case the weather deteriorates. This is the case of the Norrona Senja Econy 7L which fits the bill!
Over 80 km: which backpack for an ultra-race such as the UTMB?
If your goal is finishing an ultra-trail, the race organisation will ask you to carry a list of mandatory items in your backpack, for your own safety. Ultra-running means you’ll spend long hours in the mountains. In addition, you’ll often encounter significant altitude differences and go from warm valleys to cold peaks. A hydration vest such as the Oxsitis Enduro 30 Ultra will be your companion for beautiful adventures.
Choosing the right hydration vest
While being initially designed for trail running, these packs can work well for other activities. For instance, hiking. Rather than bringing a rugged but heavier hiking pack, a trail running backpack with a reasonable capacity can carry your food, snacks and some lightweight hiking clothes. In addition, hydration vests are used by cross-country skiers who don’t feel comfortable wearing a waist belt and want to bring more than just some water and a bar!
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