Running Packs & Belts

For most, there is a distinct line where running stops and other adventures begin. The LF 2L Running Belt from Raide Research was made for athletes whose aspirations take them on the road less traveled. Raide's LF 2L can carry loads that would crumple lesser belts, so take that 30m line and ultralight harness. As the day progresses and fuel diminishes, the inner bungee system allow..

Running belts naturally lower your center of gravity, allowing for more natural movement when grabbing necessities, and extending the amount of time you can be out in a more minimalist fashion. The Instinct Reflex Belt's intuitive layout will make that extra time on trails more enjoyable, and its thicker build makes bouncing when the belt starts to empty a distant memory. A kangaro..

Naked® Sports Innovations has earned a reputation and cult following among ultra-runners and other endurance athletes alike for creating a unique range of products and perhaps at the top of that list is the Naked® Running Band. This band comprises of three tube-style pockets for the potential to carry 2+ liters of hydration and is constructed from Naked® Exopower mesh which has imp..

A good running belt is an essential piece that every runner should have. For runs where a vest is far too much volume, the NNormal Run Belt is precisely what you'll want. The front pocket is large enough to hold lengthy soft flasks, with side pockets for smaller items such as nutrition or your phone. On the back is a waterproof pocket and elastic loops for stashing your poles when ..

So, you have finally converted to running with poles. It's about time! However, that begs the question, what to do with your poles when snacking, layering, or moving through terrain where you do not want them? Go for the weird armpit tuck? Lucky for you, Leki has a solution. The Leki Trail Running Pole Belt is the perfect place to stash poles when needed. Keeping poles tucked safel..

Grandeur Peak is a popular 4.4-mile out-and-back on the edge of Salt Lake City, offering a vertical kilometer of climbing on its well-worn trails. Though it's a short distance, the effort involved typically requires bringing along some supplies. It's for quick occasions like this that the minimalist Trail Force 2 was invented. On the shoulder straps are two zippered pockets intende..

Claiming something is no-bounce often means tightening it until it no longer bounces. That regularly leads to discomfort, which is why the Instinct Trail PX 3.1L Running Vest adds a non-compressive design to its no-bounce build. Adding a honeycomb pattern to the inside mesh was stolen from nature, helps to spread the weight and adds a skin-like feel; bees might be onto something. I..

Stop running with all of your gear spilling out of your arms and hands like a fool, and instead put it in your NNormal Race Vest! With a five-liter capacity, this vest boasts a plethora of pockets, including a full-length back storage; pairs of flask, stache, and zip pockets up front; and a waterproof pass-through pocket for valuables or extra layers that you want to keep dry in in..

A well made running vest should feel like a seamless addition to any run. So comfortable you forget it is there, and pockets strategically placed to keep everything in arms reach. With the Women’s Distance 4 Vest, Black Diamond sought to accomplish all of the above. Sporting a Women’s specific fit as well as a suspension system made from stretchy and comfortable self-bound stretch ..

In a running vest, size is critical. Too baggy, and you risk stroopwafel shaped bruises from the contents of your pack bouncing off your lumbar for miles on end. Too tight, and you won’t be taking a full breath. Black Diamond has tackled this issue with 3 different sizes in their new Distance 4 vest. This second generation running vest also has first class accommodations thanks to ..

Here at SkyRun, we're partial to any product with the word 'Sky' in it. The word conjures images of intrepid mountain runners silhouetted against an azure background. Ahh, bliss. The Sky 4 Vest does little to dispel these associations, built as it is for runners demanding ultimate lightness and breathability. Four liters may not sound like much carrying capacity, but it does allow ..

Having a versatile pack that won't feel like a loose extra layer when it isn't loaded but will carry enough to get you to far-flung places isn't as easy as one might think. With 4.5L of capacity, the Instinct Ambition might be the perfect running vest for the guy who likes a few creature comforts on short runs, whereas it's the ideal size for 50k+ races and the gal who doesn't brin..

A timeless classic, the Salomon ADV Skin 5 has passed folks on mountain trails for ages, and it's easy to see why. With Salomon's Sensifit construction, lightweight and adjustment cords can be dialed in so that the stretchy fabric snugly contours to your torso for in-motion stability without becoming uncomfortable or restricting your lungs. Designed to be reservoir compatible, with..

CAMP consulted with Italian skyrunners Giuditta Turini and Franco Collé in updating the Trail Force 5, a sleek pack built for skyrun races and quick strikes in the mountains. The TF5 2.0 drops weight from its predecessor, yet maintains enough material to prevent the pack from shifting around when taken out on a run. This version is built with soft edging, so it's less likely to cha..

With so many great options, how do you find the running vest suited for you? Tailored to the female anatomy, the Mammut Aenergy TR 5 pack lends itself to various shapes and sizes. With the adjustment options at the chest and sides, you have the ability to dial in an amazing bounce-free fit. A generous 5 liters of storage will get most through mid-distance runs and all but the longe..

With all the choices for different running vests, what makes Mammut's Aenergy TR 5 worthy of your hard-earned dollars? From a company steeped in a history of mountaineering, Mammut has taken years of product development and poured that knowledge into its running line. All the collective wisdom went into creating a durable, lightweight vest that competes with more well-known brands...

Salomon's running vests are known for their stretchy and comfortable fit, and the Sense Pro 6 is no exception. Designed as an ultra-ready race vest, Salomon focused on giving runners all the space they require for long efforts, with no extra fluff. This minimal approach yields an impressively lightweight and comfortable vest with incredible ease of use. For hydration and nutrition,..

Five liters is the perfect size for a running vest. It could be argued it is also the perfect size for a tub of ice cream, but that's a whole different conversation. When Kilian Jornet set out to create the best running gear available, the NNormal Race Pack was born! Inspired by athletes, the biggest request from the NNormal running crew was, "no bounce!" With that in mind, the eng..

A running vest that will carry the required gear for ultras but remains relevant for weekend training runs is one that every aspiring 100-miler should have. The Instinct Evolution 7L Black Edition is that pack and more. The Black Edition fits your incognito lifestyle, and few will likely give you a second glance. However, you can't hide good looks, and the Evolution 7L is anything ..

Running vests are a great way to carry things on runs and during races, but can be cumbersome and inefficient if not laid out correctly. Enter the Dynafit DNA 8 Vest, which is lightweight, great fitting, and intuitive. Adding to the efficiency is the included pole quiver, which can be placed over your desired shoulder, horizontally on the rear, or vertically on the front. Gone are ..

The Trail Force 10 is back with some cool updates geared toward total comfort and usability. Every inch of this pack is bursting with Easter eggs, making the 10-liter a great Goldilocks size for bringing along a fuller gear collection on your runs. The upper material is a two-way compression stretch fabric that shrink-wraps its carrying contents to minimize movement, while the shou..

Most folks running longer ultras use a vest in the 8-12L range because of the mandatory gear and additional fuel and hydration required. Instinct's X is 10 liters of expertise and efficiency with a 2nd skin feel. The one-size-fits-most build doubles as quick adjustments for tweaking the fit because fluids and fuel come and go throughout long adventures. Plenty of reflective badging..

Maybe if you had access to a magic crystal ball or Miss Cleo on speed dial, you’d be more certain about what gear you’d need for tomorrow’s all day running adventure. But assuming you don’t (or do you?!), the CAMP Trail Force 10 gives you more space to bring those extra pieces of gear, water, and nutrition. And despite the bigger carrying capacity the Trail Force 10 is every bit as..

From the fit to storage solutions and the overall construction, the wizards at La Sportiva have again pleased us by creating the Ultra Trail Vest 10L. This Italian work of art may be the one vest to rule them all by eliminating the need for a lower-volume vest for shorter days. The two front hydration pockets keep the included soft flasks secure while on the move. Two additional fr..

Sometimes a minimal, low-volume belt or race vest just isn't enough. Whether you need space for an overnight kit, or just really want a big hoagie with a tall beer at the summit, the Salomon ADV Skin 12 Vest is what you should be grabbing. With a 12-liter capacity, the ADV Skin 12 is more than capable for the longest of your mountain runs. Thanks to the Sensifit construction and Qu..

The Eklipse 12L is generously sized and will accommodate most racers for most ultras. Ultralight packers and masochists will find the Eklipse enough pack for a night or three out in mild conditions. Should conditions take on a PNW-vibe, the waterproof pouch is well-sized, and knowing your valuables are safe and that you can don dry base layers when needed is priceless. As your love..

If you're going the full distance of any ultramarathon, or just out for a "mere" 26.2 miles, you'll need to come prepared. When aid stations are sparse, or your unsupported FKT attempt is looming, you can depend on the Ultra 12 running pack from Dynafit to be your trusty companion. Numerous front stretch pockets and three overlapping back pockets keep your gear collection on hand w..

Today's mountain athletes have a penchant for blurring the lines between different sports. It isn't uncommon anymore to see climbers running between routes to accomplish ambitious linkups, skiers biking to the mountain to cut down on carbon emissions, and ultra runners combining technical scrambling and fifth-class climbing with long multi-day efforts. The Black Diamond Distance 15..

Weekends spent far away with a few luxuries or long-stage races that require excessive gear are what Instinct had in mind with the X8 18L Pack. The front of the pack has an intuitive layout that's running vest-esque, and you'll make short work of stowing goods where they belong. A variety of pockets and pouches in the back await all the extras that come along on lengthy adventures...

The Trail Force 20 is an offering from CAMP geared towards multi-day races where a smaller pack won't cut it. Long gone are the days when packs simply consisted of a pouch with a couple of dividers to keep your stuff generally sorted. Now, CAMP references principles of anterior/posterior balance, compression, and interior/exterior pocket allocation in their quest for an organized b..

Twenty liters of pack space leads to thoughts of fast-packing, 200-mile races, and grand picnics in far-away alpine meadows. Instinct's XX 20L is suitable for and will excel at all the aforementioned activities. With larger loads comes higher weights, and the EVA padding on the back will add structure and protect you from the bits behind you. The mesh fabric over the padding and sh..

Is it a vest? Is it a pack? Whatever it is, it's fast. The Instinct Alpi 40L covers all the bases for your most demanding mountain adventures. Backpacking and fastpacking? Check. Ultra super mega long-distance running and hiking? Of course. Rock and mountain climbing? Naturally. Even ski touring? You betcha. The Alpi 40L wears like a running vest, sitting above the hips to keep the..

You love your Sense Pro 5 pack from Salomon, you love your running poles, now how to get the two together? Simply attach a Custom Quiver pole carry from Salomon to your pack and away you go! The large opening makes for quick and efficient storage, so you won't miss a beat, a step, a stride, or a moment of time as you zero in on a PR, or just make that next time cutoff. An easily ac..

Remember when your running vest dictated where you stowed your poles if it did at all? Thankfully, those awful days are behind us, and the Instinct Ergo Quiver I is a thoughtful alternative to that conundrum of yesteryear. A wide mouth makes quick work of stowing your poles when not needed, and several small mouths at the bottom quickly drain any unwelcome moisture. If you are in i..

Storage solutions for poles continue to evolve. Once, it was on the pack, then in a sleeve, and now Instinct offers the Ergo Quiver II for the symmetrical seeker and the efficiency freak. At first, it may not seem intuitive or efficient, but how many times have you only needed one pole, and both had to come out? Have you ever pulled a single pole out of your carry because you could..

Have you ever gone on a run where you didn’t have enough stuff to warrant a pack but didn’t think stuffing your pockets with water bottles was a good idea either? Cue the Flask Belt. It will carry everything you need and nothing you don’t. Two external pockets accommodate your Dynafit Flasks and two zip pockets store keys, goos, food, gloves, and other small items you’ll want to ha..

Sometimes you just don't need a running vest or pack, it's just empty space going along for a ride. Why not consolidate and simplify with Dynafit's Alpine Running belt? Three pockets can hold flasks, nutrition, gloves, or a compact wind layer. Colored pull tabs on each pocket make accessing your gear, hydration, or fuel a snap on the go. As much fun as it is to stick yourself with ..

Not all runs require voluminous packs, ergo the CAMP Ergo Belt makes way more sense when the mileage is in the single digits. This comfortable belt is lightweight, simple, and capable of bringing just the essentials - such as two soft flasks. Which is convenient because they're included with the belt (300ml and 600ml). Constructed out of hyperlight ripstop nylon, you can expect it ..

Not every run is an expedition that requires a bulky hydration pack. Keep it minimalistic with the comfortable Ultimate Direction Utility Belt. Four pockets on a stretchy mesh material allow you to carry what you need - such as water, phone, keys, and nutrition - without any bounce or jostling. Silicone-printed elastic straps even allow you to stash the poles when they’re not being..