Help with a dilemma please.
I have a Camelback CloudWalker sack with a 2 litre bladder - great for bike rides, walks, skiing as it also holds a goodly amount of kit. But I wouldn't need this amount of storage for running.
BUT I'm not sure if I want to run with it so am thinking about getting a bumbag with bottle holder. Do users find these comfortable or does the full bottle weight cause bouncing up and down on the hip/bum and discomfort?
Any advice on relative merits of running with either system?? If I do go for a bumbag as I am inclined any recommendations on which one as prices seem to vary from about £10 to £30.
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Look for a hip/bumbag with a large area of material in the back portion. This is designed to rest in the small of your back and thus stops pack laiden with even two drinks bottles from bobbing up and down.
I got my carrier from the USA and have not seen them over here, but the ones made by Nathan (where the bottles rest at an angle) look similar in design.
cheers
i tried the rucksack idea, but it just bounced around too much, although my friend has one that has an extra strap to go around his chest.
don't think i'm a cheap skate but i ended up getting my bum bag from a bag stall at a local market. they had about 10 different ones - its excellent with lots of material so it fits into the bottom of my bag, and a very thick strap - both of which mean it doesn't move. and it only cost me a fiver.
i used it when i ran the marthon and put lots in it including loo roll, spare knickers (didn't know how nervous i'd be or where the loos where!). the only thing i would say is i had some spare change and my bank card incase i didn't make it and need catch to get a cab or something, and the coins totally scratched off the magnetic strip on my card so it was useless anyway!
i'm not saying any of you would be that stupid, but just watch what goes in where or else mobiles etc could get scratched even if the bum bag doesn't jiggle much.
sian
For higher liquid volumes in runs of up to 13 miles in hot weather (30 C plus), I have used a 2 litre camelback with the sports drink in separate bottles - worked great but weighed a ton (it's tough to clean the bladders if you fill them with sports drink).
I found that the bounce depends on the weight carried. If anything it helps me start a run gently!
...Mind you I got the shock of my life when I'd just crossed Tower Bridge and my Mum rang to tell me who had just won....
I tried a couple of water bottle belts for long runs last year and they just bounced around all over the place! Tres annoying, I thought, and a waste of money... I read around on the net to see what worked for other people, and I eventually bought a Fuel Belt from the States. Their website is here. I don't often use it, because I don't often carry water, but I'd highly recommend it for those who want to. It's light and well made and it doesn't jump around at all. You can also use the bottles for gels as well as for drinks. (I carried one filled with gel in my sticky little trotter for the Belfast marathon earlier in the year.) It'll be possible to place an order via the website, but I rang them up as I was in a hurry and it was quicker. The belt arrived soon afterwards in the post, and the company were a pleasure to deal with. (Incidentally, I got the 4 bottle belt but if I was choosing again I'd go for the 6.)
I have no connection with these people: I'm just a satisfied customer, and keen to spread the word about the great Fuel Belt