tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016985214608610462.post3587212291555544130..comments2023-10-06T09:43:51.105-04:00Comments on The Fashionable Runner: Item of the Week: Hydration PackThe Fashionable Runner Creatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04343782720553813796noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016985214608610462.post-75872081819019071372009-05-18T10:29:00.000-04:002009-05-18T10:29:00.000-04:00nice find! i like the "sleek" look of th...nice find! i like the "sleek" look of the nalgene hydration pack. how many litres or ounces does the bladder hold? Is there a place to clip the straw (on a strap?) so that it doesn't bounce in your face while you run? Is there anything reflective on the front and back of the pack for those post-dust/pre-dawn runs?<br /><br />my biggest concern with this hydration pack is that it lacks an easily accessible place to put keys/cell phone/metro card/gu's. While hydration packs are the most comfortable way to carry 2+ liters of water, I have yet to find a lightweight one that has a compartment that I can access while running (w/o having to stop, unclip, take the pack off, etc).<br /><br />also, i'm not sure that the window for bladder level is necessary as you can simply feel (by weight and by touch) how much water you've got left. <br /><br />And one last comment. I'm not a big fan of the giant "nalgene" logo on the back of the pack. I try to stay away from running apparel that makes me feel like a billboard for the brand!<br /><br />Personally, I'm a big fan of GoLite hydration waist belts. They make men and women's versions (and the women's version is not just a men's small!!). I have run countless hours and miles (on and off-road) with it and it doesn't bounce at all! It fits very comfortably on my waist and is clearly made for smaller (women's!) waist size and shape. Check it out:<br /><br />http://www.golite.com/product/ProductBySubCategory.aspx?sc=84&s=2<br /><br />Also, there are many handheld water bottles out there (Nathan, Amphipod, GoLite) that are very comfortable to run with and don't require an extra firm (and exhausting) grip! I used to be opposed to running with anything in my hands but am now quite comfortable with it and have even done some long trail runs with a bottle in hand. Give them a try! You might change your mind too!<br /><br />http://www.amphipod.com/380/380.html<br />http://www.nathansports.com/our_products/hydration_nutrition/handhelds.html<br />http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=PA5305&s=2DirtProofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12363524504197983890noreply@blogger.com