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Jul 20, 2009 at 10:25 pm #1237919

Sean Walashek
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@caraz
Locale: bay area

Hello everybody,

I've got a cool campingspot about 8 miles from my house that I like to spend weeknights at pretty often. After work I usually won't get out the door until at least 9-10pm. At a good pace I can get to sleep by 11:30, wake up at 9 and be home around 11 the next day. I save myself a lot of time by running part of the way but my pack makes for an unenjoyable run. I'm looking for a super secure and stable pack around 1200-1500 cubic inches that I could throw on and run out and back in the morning. If I could gut the 2 hours off this trip I would be able to spend a lot more nights out. I've been looking at the nelson packs and some camlebacks but want to know what packs you guys use for your fastpacking overnight runs.
Thanks a bunch,

Sean

EDITED: Sorry for the appalling grammar

Jul 21, 2009 at 6:52 am #1515366

jim draucker
BPL Member

@mtnjim
Locale: Shenandoah Valley VA

Hey Sean

Campsaver has the Golite Rush and VO24 at 40% off .You might take a look. Also the quilt you sold me is in my pack
right now:)

JIM

Jul 21, 2009 at 7:12 am #1515374

b s
BPL Member

@smyth

I think this was discussed in another thread a few months back. I seem to remember a few people liking the Black Diamond Bbee pack for trail running (although I'm not sure if they were packing gear). You might try searching for that thread for some ideas.

Jul 21, 2009 at 10:55 am #1515416

Aaron Sorensen
BPL Member

@awsorensen
Locale: South of Forester Pass

For what you want at the 1200 ci size, I would go for the Inov8 Race Elite 20 or 25 litter pack.
It comes in at 11/ 12 ounces and is made for running.

Jul 21, 2009 at 10:59 am #1515418

Hiker 816
BPL Member

@hiker816
Locale: Denver

Check out Nathan brand packs. I've got both a Golite Rush and a Nathan HPL #020 race vest (which holds a couple liters of water), and the Nathan is MUCH better for running. Nathan also makes some packs with the capacity you're looking for. I doubt they'd be quite as good for running as the race vests, but I bet they'd still be much better than most other packs since they're designed specifically for running.

Jul 21, 2009 at 5:23 pm #1515536

Sean Walashek
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@caraz
Locale: bay area

Which one would be less inclined to jostle around on my back? The nathan's 2-way propulsion system is something I am not familiar with. Are there any vest style packs? As in a secure vest with around 1200 cu" in the back?

Jul 21, 2009 at 5:55 pm #1515547

Hiker 816
BPL Member

@hiker816
Locale: Denver

As far as I know, the Nathan packs are the closest thing out there to a "secure vest". The broad shoulder straps (which are sort of vest-like) include small storage pockets in the front, so some weight can be carried there. The #020 I have sort of feels like the pack is lightly hugging you, rather than being a separate pack. Consequently, it moves with you very well. I've never used the 759 or Race pro 20, but judging by the photos/descriptions, and my experience with my Nathan pack, I'd expect that the Inov8 would carry a bit more like a traditional pack (i.e. not as much of the "hug" feeling).

Jul 21, 2009 at 7:08 pm #1515563

Christopher Plesko
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@pivvay
Locale: Rocky Mountains

The 759 is pretty secure. I haven't used the inov8 yet.

EDIT: If you can cut the volume requirement way down you might be able to do the Black Diamond Flash pack. It's pretty tiny but I know I can get a quilt into it and a few other things. Strap a CCF pad to the outside bungies.

Jul 21, 2009 at 10:48 pm #1515605

Franco Darioli
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@franco
Locale: Gauche, CU.

Maybe this one
http://aarnpacks.com/products/liquid_agility.html

or
http://aarnpacks.com/products/marathon_magic.html

No experience at all with them , but I use the larger non "runner" versions
Franco
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