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Nichole V.
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Gear for ultra running

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Looking to upgrade my hydration pack for longer runs. Anyone have any suggestions?

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  • Dan M.
    Dan M. Sendmail

    This feels like a cop-out:
    http://www.zombierunner.com/store/categories/bottles_and_packs/hydration_packs/

    Zombie Runner has been in the ultra game for a long time, they test and sell what works. Keep in mind, training can be more difficult than actually racing, in a race most ultras have aid stations every 7-10 miles. While training you may have to carry everything you need for the entire distance of your training run, unless you have a central parking location that can be looped back to.

    posted 11 months ago

  • Nichole V.
    Nichole V. Sendmail

    Thanks, Dan! I was looking at some of the one we use for work and they were significantly heavier than the ones I saw by UltrAspire. So I figured there must be other lighter brands as well. I haven't found a looped trail yet, so I'm definitely going to have to carry some stuff for training.

    posted 11 months ago

  • Dan M.
    Dan M. Sendmail
    in reply to what Nichole V. said:Thanks, Dan! I was looking at some of the one we use for work and they were significantly heavier than the ones I saw by UltrAspire. So I figured there must be other lighter brands as well. I haven't found a looped trail yet, so I'm defi... read more

    I am an unabashed fan of Nathan products. They usually have a ton of pockets, for Fig Newtons, boiled potatoes, gels (yuck), bars and bites.

    posted 11 months ago

  • Paul
    Paul Sendmail

    im happy with my nathan pack...and would happily recommend them to anyone.

    posted 11 months ago

  • Nichole V.
    Nichole V. Sendmail
    in reply to what Paul said:im happy with my nathan pack...and would happily recommend them to anyone.

    I think I'm going to give the Nathan's a try. My current brand is sturdy but heavy.

    posted 11 months ago

  • Peter K.
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    I have tried Nathan and I have not been impressed with their handhelds. It is not very ergonomical and i hate te elastic that holds the bottles in. On the other hand I have alot of Amphipod gear had have been very pleased with their engineering. You will not be dissapointed with Amphipods gear! I really like carrying the Hydraform Handheld 20oz in both hands and their hydration belts are very customizable. unlike nathan you can put as many bottles of whatever size you want and can have a variety of pouches added on too.

    posted 11 months ago

  • Nichole V.
    Nichole V. Sendmail
    in reply to what Peter K. said:I have tried Nathan and I have not been impressed with their handhelds. It is not very ergonomical and i hate te elastic that holds the bottles in. On the other hand I have alot of Amphipod gear had have been very pleased with their engineering. ... read more

    Thanks, Peter! I'll check them out too.

    posted 10 months ago

  • Joseph
    Joseph Sendmail

    http://www.nathansports.com/our-products/hydrationnutrition/race-vests/hpl-020

    I love this piece of gear, a 5 star product and for a very good price.

    posted 10 months ago

  • Gil R.
    Gil R. Sendmail

    The Nathan Endurance Race Vest rules!

    posted 10 months ago

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