Running back packs – anything to recommend?

Also, ignore the naysayers, there’s nothing wrong with carrying a bit of safety / comfort kit if you’re running in the hills. Especially when modern kit is so light.

I agree. Its like all the people who go for a ride with just a water bottle miles from anywhere. Yes 99/100 you will be fine, but….. If your going to race, even local relatively short (sub 10 miles) will have a mandatory kit list to carry

My initial question was to clarify that point.

“Started a bit of running” is a pretty big leap to “actually that bit of running is up hills and down dales where exposure to danger is higher”

And there are plenty of people i see running past the house decked out for a fell run who are doing a 5k loop. Which is fine if they want to buy questioning why is also fine.

And as an example on the OPs initial list there is a hat a jacket and an isulated jacket. Is that really necessary serms like alot of volume just incase. Would a stuffable hooded down jacket and a reflective blanket or even bag not make more sense? You can walk out with that or shelter down with that if its all gone a bit runny. A change of clothes for a 5mile run in the Pentlands seems over kill, dress better for the conditions and plan better for the emergency?

on the OPs initial list there is a hat a jacket and an isulated jacket. Is that really necessary serms like alot of volume just incase. Would a stuffable hooded down jacket and a reflective blanket or even bag not make more sense?

You’re assuming that the hat is for warmth and not for sun protection. Have you ever met the OP? 😂

FWIW my winter kit would include all of the above – and by winter I mean 8 months of the year!

Which isn’t directed at the OP as a criticism

Its a discussion.

You’re assuming that the hat is for warmth and not for sun protection. Have you ever met the OP? 😂

I assume a pasty slap heid? I to am afflicted and that hat is on from the start.

@scotroutes I think a small reservoir may be the way to go. I get through quite a bit of water on summer days, and don’t like carrying a hard case bottle on my back in case I fall (have had a couple of sore ones in the past when I’ve slid and landed on my back and had things dig in when wearing a waist pack). And agreed, I keep my mountain bike reservoir water only, and let it dry properly when I get home.

For longer summer runs in the Pentlands I just tend to take foil blanket, light jacket and (sometimes) light hat and gloves, plus phone, food, keys etc. Doesn’t take up too much space but gives me that reassurance should I slip and twist and ankle or something. Exact kit depends very much on forecast though.

There’s plenty of space on the servers to start a new thread to discuss what kit should or shouldn’t be taken on runs of different lengths and terrain. And levels of pasty baldiness, thanks @scotroutes 😀

For there here and now, thanks all for recommendations as I was looking for. I tried on a friend’s Alpkit bag last night and it felt nice. For £40 (with dividend code) it feels hard to beat assuming stock returns.

Edit and backs away

@Jimmy I’ve had an Inov8 Racelite 12ltr for years and it’s been the best “hill” running pack I’ve owned. I’d probably grab that for 15+, OMM Ultrafire for shorter runs, which are just “ok”.