Subject: RE: Long Run Hydration - What Do You Use? I do a lot of trail running and use a camek bak fanny that holds 40 or so OZ's, which is insulated and holds my keys, flask of gel, and endurolytes. The fanny doesn't work well in temps below mid 20's, or at least I haven't found a great way. Once you learn to adjust the straps when you start out it's easy to keep it from bouncing.
In the winter I use my Camel Bak Mule pack, so I can have extra clothes or a place to stash clothing if temps change, plus the tube is insulated so I can usually keep drinkable water with me in the cold temps.
I had the fanny packs that held regular water bottles but they never worked that great.
I know alot of folks love there fuel belts and amphipods, but I can't see how you can keep that cool on a hot day of trail running, and I can't stand warm water or gatorade when running. I can't imagine those little bottles even if froze can still be cold 60 or 90 minutes after starting a long run let along 30 minutes on a somewhat warm day, or freezing quickly on the cold days. If there's a secret to this I'd like to know it as those belts look to be comfy. |