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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberskowaliw
    • CommentTimeAug 18th 2007
     
    skowaliw
    Anyone try out any of these new fangled hydration packs while out on their runs? Which one did you like best and why?
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdpacik
    • CommentTimeAug 18th 2007
     
    dpacik
    I have a Camel Bak Dream vest hydration pak that I wear on most long runs and all of my bike rides. The one I have is made for women but the one I had previously was the Siren. I like the Dream because it holds enough water for a 2 hour run plus has a small amount of storage for money, gel paks and keys. The Siren was also great because it was so small and has a tiny pocket but that's it. The packs are very comfortable although the sound of sloshing water might drive you crazy. Also, one tends to look a little bit like RoboCop when it's on, but since I've never entered any running fashion races, it doesn't bother me. My running partner had a waist belt with a water bottle in it and she always ran out of water long before I did and we could here the water sloshing in her bottle but it wasn't quite as loud. I highly recommend the hydration packs and don't understand why I don't see more runners using them. Hope this helps.
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    sunshine217
    Hi skowaliw, I started using a waist hydration pack about a month ago and I love it. It's a Nathan speed 4 hydration pack (small size, for women), has 4 x 10oz bottles that are easy to take out/put back, and costs around $49.99 (Cdn). There is a small zippered pouch at the front, and a larger pouch in back, very comfortable to wear. Hope this helps!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlilmiss
    • CommentTimeAug 27th 2007
     
    lilmiss
    I just started using a fuel belt (name brand) and love it.  four bottles and a pocket for keys and gu or blocks.  $35.99.  Google fuel belt and you'll find it. 
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberrsogm1
    • CommentTimeAug 28th 2007
     
    rsogm1

    'Go with Camel Back.  It's been proven to work for years.  Eliminate the sloshing sound by removing all the air in the bladder by inverting and sucking the air out of the tube, push the water to force the air out, or fill to physical capacity.  Never cut a slit to open any rubber drinking port.  Grasp the drinking port between your thumb and index finger, squeeze and roll back and forth until the slit that the company precut opens and exposes.  Do not go with Hydrastorm hydration systems!  They leak at the bladder-tube connection (threaded connection).  Uncomfortable when water leaks into the small of your back and mid waist line, especially during a long march/hike.

    V/R. 

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberSteen
    • CommentTimeSep 4th 2007
     
    Steen
    I have a Camelback Catalyst.  It is a waist pack, and it holds 28 ounces of water. It has room for a couple of gels or an energy bar and little pockets for your keys and whatnot.  I love it.  I do try to "burp" all the air out of it when I fill it and that eliminates sloshing.  But I also listen to music when I run so I guess it wouldn't bother me anyway.  The only trouble with it is that in the winter when it is really cold out, the water in the tube freezes and I have to use my hands to thaw it.  I would imagine this is a problem with any tube-type hydration system.
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    dchilds123

    I would guess it depends on how you use it.

    I have a four bottle fuel belt with the pocket like the one lilmiss describes above - I only use it on long runs. I like the option of using two waters and two Gatorades - it's also easy to refill at a water fountain along the way. Some people I run with have the single bottle on a belt - they like that one because the bottle is in the small of your back and is out of the way. I have hiked with a Camelback and don't like how sweaty it makes my back - it's kinda cumbersome for me. 

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    levnation1

    My running partner and I use Amphipod. Holds 20 ounces. We find for long (14 miles+) we could use a bit more but it is very comfortable and has a pouch for keys, gels, etc.

     the wide mouth bottle allows me to add ice cubes which is a plus in hot weather.  

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberybrikGT
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2007
     
    ybrikGT
    I'll agree with levnation1 - the Ampipod Full TIlt Velocity is great. Light, comfortable, and fits well in the small of your back. You can also purchase an add-on 4 or 8 oz flask to take some gatorade with you for long runs. I find I have plenty with 20oz of water, 8 (or is it 10?) oz of gatorade, and a few gels.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberank333
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2007
     
    ank333
    Do you find that the several small bottles around the body "distributing the weight evenly" actually feels better than one large bottle on the back?  I currently run with one bottle on my lower back & it feels fine to me but wonder if more little ones would feel even better.  I'm a little concerned that the ones on the side would get in the way of my arms staying close to my side comfortably.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberpsoebr
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2007
     
    psoebr

    My selection after reviewing all available options was to go with the Camelbak Catalyst (28 oz.).  I am currently training for the Detroit-Windsor Half Marathon and find it nice on those +8k runs.  I actually just returned from a run with this pack and was quenched the entire time.  You will not even notice the pack as it is tucked neatly in the small of your back.  This pack does have two semi-pouches, however they are velcro pouches and I'd rather keep my key in the all but air tight zipper pocket of my running shorts.  One more thing, this pack also has a large mouth to allow for ice cubes.  If you are interested visit www.camelbak.com or order your pack of ebay as I did.

    In any case good luck with the search and keep on running, 

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjdgarrity
    • CommentTimeSep 6th 2007
     
    jdgarrity

    I've been trying to design a comfortable water bottle (called The Body Bottle - www.bodybottle.com) that straps to the arm. The latest version straps to the arm and rips off with velcro. I use it on runs longer than 5 miles or if it is really sweltering outside. Of course I find it more comfortable and less restrictive than everything else out there.

    Let me know if you have any Qs.  

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