20 Best Hydration Packs For Running (2023 Updated)

light and very practical for long outings, transporting a lot of things in a small space. no awkward feeling when running.

Oustanding quality.

TranslateShow in original languageLes tours de taille indiqués pour la sélection de la ceinture me semblent pas correctes (j’ai trouvé la même sélection de taille sur d’autres sites mais je n’ai trouvé aucune info sur le site de Camelback).

En effet, je suis plutôt mince (64 kg pour 1,80m) mais mon tour de taille (tour de hanche comme demandé = 84,5 cm plus mince que la taille) correspond à la plus grande ceinture. La ceinture se porte malgré tout bien.

Sauf que lors de la mise en place d’une flasque de 500ml à l’arrière, l’arrière de la ceinture descend et ballote ensuite. Si on met la flasque à l’avant, cela fonctionne bien sauf si on rajoute un téléphone dans la pochette.

Bref, la ceinture qui est prévu pour une flasque de 500 ml n’est pas assez comprimé sur la taille. Du coup, on ne sait pas trop si c’est un problème de choix de taille ou de conception. Dommage. J’ai renvoyé l’article donc je n’ai pas testé la ceinture en course.

J’ai finalement acheté une compressport (plus petite taille suivant le guide) en matière stretch sans poche zippé : parfait pour une bouteille de 500ml. A voir à l’usage en course.

I bought this a few months ago and the longer I have it the less I like it. I had a different Nathan pack before this that I used for almost 10 years and I loved it so I decided to try again but am very disappointed with this purchase.

I need to have dog treats and my phone readily accessible in the front pockets when I run. Unfortunately the front pockets are not able to accommodate either. If I bend over to tie my shoe dog treats fall out of the pockets.

And only one of the pockets in the front comes even close to working for my cell phone. I have a normal sized cell phone and it bounces around so much in the pocket it is uncomfortable. My phone will sorta fit in one of the front pockets but it still bounces around enough that the side buttons get pushed and my headphones turn off.

I doubt that the pockets are durable. They are thin and flimsy. If you have no need for the front pockets the pack might work for you. If you plan on using the front pockets regularly pick a different pack.

I would have loved to exchange this for a different pack but every time I look online anything I want in my size is currently out of stock so I am stuck with it. The pack is very adjustable in size as advertised.

If you came here as concerned as I did about the pros and cons of this pack don’t worry I’m gonna go over that right now! Some context into this pack I’ve worn it about say 3-4 months using it with and without the bladder with different bottles to test it out to see what works and what doesn’t.

Currently I’m using an amphipod branded bottle with the left pocket and my phone in the right one and it works remarkably well! My phone does have a bit of space between the strap and pocket but that hasn’t caused any slippage or any damage.

I’ve used my pack to hold camera gear, snacks, clothing, exc and sometimes I’ve used it as a daytripper pack and it’s worked fine for when I’m out for 2-3 hours at a time! This pack is a remarkable piece of gear for $85 ( bought it at $100 ) so I’d highly recommend people give this pack a shot Pros * lots of space * compatible with other brand bottles * very lightweight without chafing * lots of adjustability with the straps * good for more muscular builds or skinnier builds *can run with this shirtless without too much chaffing ( thanks to VA summers I’ve tested this for about a dozen or so runs ) Cons * the straps do loosen over time ( can be fixed by tying a knot at the adjustment point where you don’t want it to pass ) * looseness in the front pockets may result in slippage if you’re doing more intense trails or biking * straps may annoy some people with how they hang * no built in whistle Overall this pack is very versatile and has been my go to for about 2-3 months for about give or take 400-500 miles worth of running so I’d highly recommend getting this pack for your kit!.

Great light weight pack with almost zero bounce.

Fantastic product and ticks the boxes for MTB’ing and trail running

I like it because it was the least bulky of the camel back type packs that I could find. The front straps could have been implemented better, and if you are overweight this product will not work well for you without a bit of adjustment.

But for the price I am absolutely happy.

The puctures Looks like the product was made out of neoprene to better keep the cold water but at arriving I so it was just regular nylon. Not good.

Although it is a decent hydration pack, the pack itself seemed like it was made for a child, there was no specific size listed, so I figured one size fits all, I am 6’2′ and the chest strap, was really a neck strap, kept creeping up until I abandoned that strap altogether.

I’m a huge fan of Hydro Flask products. I’ve used them for years and years and have a modest collection of their bottles. I was really excited to try this bag. I’m fairly active and spend a lot of time outside.

Hydration packs are a must have piece of gear for me. So one that keeps your water cold in the summer feels like practically a luxury. And it is. The inner pockets are decently sized and keep your items organized.

I like that there’s a small pocket at the top to drop my keys in. And the insulated inner pouch that holds the water bladder works very well. But I think with a few tweaks this bag could be better. For one thing, when I’m out hiking or running I don’t want to stop and remove my bag every time I need to either check my phone or grab a gel.

A small outer pocket on the bag or on one of the straps would be a major improvement. Another thing, I don’t know why but unisex products always seem to forget that women have boobs. The chest strap adjustability either puts it squarely across my boobs or uncomfortably high on my chest where chafing can occur.

So those two things I wasn’t a fan of. But in every other way this is a fantastic piece of gear and I’d definitely recommend trying it out if you think you could use it in your collection.

I enjoyed this back until the insulated reservoir delaminated and no longer holds water. I’ve used it maybe 5 times. This wouldn’t be such an issue if Hydroflask sold the reservoir for replacement but after going back and forth with their customer service they were unable to provide me with a way to order a replacement insulated reservoir.

So now my hydroflask hydration pack is just a backpack. Kinda defeats the purpose.

I wanted to test this pack a few times before reviewing but can now say it has passed the adventure trail test! 🙂 My favorite aspect of this pack is the weightless feeling I had on the trail. It fits my frame perfectly (and straps can be adjusted) and snugs right up to my back.

There was no jostling or shifting when I was hiking or jogging. I know it’s made for biking, which it works well for – but don’t be afraid to pack it on a long day hike! It was brilliant. The water stays ice cold and there is plenty of room for a packed lunch and other trail necessities.

To be honest, I am usually NOT a fan of ANY hiking or running pack so I was blown away by how much I love the comfort and feel of this bag. One more thing – the small front pouch is fleece lined which is perfect for your phone (for the camera) and/or sunglasses! Big love for this new product.

I bought this about two weeks ago and am very happy so far! I bought it in purple, size small. When I first tried it on (with sports bra and tech tee) it looked a little risqué, but then I saw that you can slide the buckles up and down and was able to tame the beasts.

Once that was settled it fit like a glove! So comfortable it’s hardly noticeable! I am bummed it didn’t come with a bladder, but I did try the bottles while I waited for a bladder order, and was quite pleased with them.

They are like little reservoirs themselves, folding in as you drink so they take up less and less space. I took others’ recommendations and put the straws up into the bladder hose slots, but as I drank they came out more and more.

They wouldn’t “smack” me in the face, just a gentle tap every now and then. I’ve done two runs with the bladder and enjoy it as well. I wish there was a way to secure the bladder more, as the pocket for it is just a spot with a velcro hook.

The HydraPak bladder seems too tall for this particular model (it squishes up a little) but it does just fine. On one run I had a light layer on and was able to stuff it in the zip pocket. I’m sure I looked like a hunchback but it fit! The pockets are great (currently holding a mask and a granola bar), but I haven’t tried my phone yet in the specified pocket.

The vest seems too tight fitting for that. Great vest and looking forward to using it more and more as the heat picks up!.

The bag is nice, it is great for our day trips or just for quick walks around our lake/local communities, and I love that it has the side pockets for bottles or other items. I have not used it for any long hikes yet, so have been using it without the water pouch, but I’m sure that will work just fine knowing camelback water packs.

The reason I give this a 4 star rating instead of 5 has more to do with the feel of the pack while wearing it. It could use better straps with more support and cushioning, though they are by far not the worst straps out there, just could be a bit better.

I also find it leads my back feeling a bit sore even with a pretty light load, I am continuing to try different strap lengths to try to get around this and hope this is user error more than an issue with the pack design, but I have not yet been able to find a sweet spot that works well for my back.

This might also be something that would improve with including the water pouch inside the pack, but that will be an experiment for another day. My rating does not take this into account since I still have faith in the pack, I just knocked it a star for not having better straps, I would love to see camelback up its strap game on their packs as this has seemed to me to be a fairly common thing when I’ve looked at their packs.

I bought this mainly for mountain biking and replace the Camelbak hydration pack I was wearing on my back. During the summer months you don?t get adequate cooling with a pack on your back so I had to switch things up.

There?s enough room to carry snacks, keys, phone, tools, and a single water bottle. I wish it could carry two water bottles but the larger hip packs also grow larger in volume, this hip pack keeps it simple and light.

It does take some getting used to with the weight on your hips but once you get on the trails you don?t really notice it. The single bottle does limit how long you can ride but it?s perfect if you want to get a quick session in.

I bought this looking for a bag I can wear as a sling bag, but that holds a water bottle. in taking kids to the park I needed something that fits my, phone, keys, a water and maybe a small snack. while overall the “stuff” compartments are a tad smaller than I’d like, it still holds what I need.

the water bottle is just big enough and does not leak which is key as well. the wide strap ensures it doesn’t dig into my shoulder. overall great purchase, would certainly recommend this.

I bought this product about a month ago, enjoyed it so far. I use it to carry a water and personal items on my midday runs. Comfortable, decent amount of space and water bottle is secure. I can access pockets while running, but hard to tuck my phone in and out without stopping.

Bounces a little during runs, but it is minor and to be expected. I think it would be great on a bike or hike.

I bought this to replace a Nathan belt I had been using for the last ten years or so. After reading reviews of other belts falling apart very quickly (in the first few uses), I opted for this one. In my three runs so far using this belt, I’ve found: 1.

The buckle continuously loosens through each run and requires a quick tug to tighten every mile or so, and definitely after replacing the bottle after every drink. This never happened with my old belt.

2. The supplied cap is awful. I gave it a shot…and then replaced it with a race cap as soon as I got home from my first run. 3. I miss carrying two separate bottles with the ability to carry two separate beverages.

I would have gone for the Trailmix, but the reviews for the Trailmix deterred me from getting it. At the time of this review, the trailmix has more 1 star reviews than 5 star reviews with an average of 2.

7. Overall, the peak hydration belt material is light and thin. The bottle does not fall out. It’s fine. But it seems like product quality has diminished.

I’ve used this bag on a near daily basis since purchased from REI in April 2021. My daily hikes vary between 4-6 miles w/ loads of incline and descents. Some trail-running sprinkled throughout each trek.

No stitching issues, no leaking bottle. The pouch is large enough to hold my ipod-touch gen-7 along with my house key and chap-stick. Easy to open & close while hiking with one hand. The extra cord on the side can come in handy for carrying a lightweight layer that has been shed once the weather warms up during a morning jaunt.

Easy to hand-wash although this does remove the Nathan logo and diagonal striping which does not hinder usage in any way. Pro-tip: I cut the belt down on the left side and moved (with a sewing machine) the female portion of the buckle closer to the pack so the male portion of the buckle extends over my abdomen and clicks together on my left side.

This allowed me to cut away a lot of unused (and unnecessary) belt strap.

When I bought this I was very cynical and almost positive I’d be returning it after my first run. Belts historically have not worked well for me with riding up and feeling off in certain places so I’ve mostly used vests.

However I wanted to get something that wasn’t as bulky for shorter distances. I was very surprised on my first run with this belt as to how comfortable it was. The bottle is also easily to access while keeping in the back.

I took it on 2 more runs to make sure it wasn’t a fluke and sure enough it works great! The only reason I give it 4 and not 5 stars is because I wish the pocket was bigger. My phone takes up the majority of the space leaving a tiny bit of room for my inhaler or some fuel, but not really both :(.

IšverstiShow in original languageUn 10 de chaleco. No se mueve en absoluto y te caben dos softflask de 500ml sin problema así como barritas y otro material que puedes colocar en la gran mayoría de tiempo en los bolsillos delanteros.

El bolsillo posterior lo utilizo sobretodo para guardar algo de ropa que me ha sobrado. Viene con el silbato y una manta térmica, que siempre es de agradecer. Es un chaleco que se ajusta muy bien tengas los softflask llenos o vacíos y en salidas de 25 y 30 quilómetros que le he hecho prácticamente ni lo noto y llego sin ninguna molestia, ni rozadura y encima traspira muy bien.

Como detalle, decir que las correas que atan por delante son flexibles, por lo que en situaciones en que necesites respirar más fuerte estas correas se adaptan a ti por lo que puedes ajustarlo al máximo que no te molestará.

Respecto a la tienda, también un 10. Entrega muy rápida y atención al cliente de lo mejor. En mi primer uso del chaleco, se me rompió la cremallera. Esto era un domingo. Pues el miércoles siguiente ya tenía un chaleco nuevo de sustitución.

Volvería a comprar en esta tienda sin dudarlo.

IšverstiShow in original languageUn chaleco 10. Yo no soy ningún profesional pero me gusta llevar varias cosas a mis marchas de 25 a 30 km. Buenos materiales y terminaciones. Después de haber hecho varias rutas puedo decir que es muy cómoda y que transpira muy bien.

Viene con un silbato de seguridad y una manta térmica para usar en caso de accidente. Yo además llevo: 1 Walter bag de 1,5 litros, un cortavientos, un frontal, una batería de recarga para móvil, 1 gafas de sol, 1 crema, 1 vaselina labios, 1 MP3, 1 pañuelos, documentación.

y aún cabrían más cosas. La recomiendo 100 x 100.

IšverstiShow in original languageTalla S/M. (1,76cm / 61kg). Muy buena atención al cliente, antes de comprar hice un par de consultas y me contestaron enseguida. Después de dos sesiones de unas 3h con algo menos de 1L de agua en el camelback, puedo decir que el chaleco no se mueve.

Uno de los cierres se aflojo ligeramente. Bolsillos funcionales y de fácil acceso. Da la sensación de que caben más de 5L. Debería ser algo más transpirable, la espalda me quedó más mojada de lo normal, quizá porque deje puesto el aislante para el camelback.

El próximo entreno lo haré con los soft flask, a ver qué tal funciona. En definitiva, relación calidad precio muy buena.

I’ve had many CamelBak backpacks over the year but all have been large enough to have a 3 liter reservoir. This one has a 2 liter reservoir and is consequently much lighter. It’s shorter and has no waist strap, but fits comfortably on my back and has plenty of storage space for a 2 to 3 hour hike.

You can also carry 2 small water bottles on the shoulder straps if you want more water. I think it will also be perfect for bike rides.

I’ve used many hydration packs over the years. When I got the opportunity to hike Mt Whitney (in one day) I wasn’t sure what size pack. I know I needed lots of water (check), room for food (check), items for if it was colder or rainy at the top (check).

This pack was “packed” w everything I needed and was very comfortable. I was a little concerned about there not being a hip belt, but it wasn’t a problem. I love this Camelbak!.

The good: I really like the fit of this vest. It was easy to adjust and barely moves when I’m running. Also the pole system is rad and there are plenty of places to store your gear. The bad: The bottles dig into your chest when they are not full.

The solution is to move the bottle down to the lower pocket but I’ll just be using a Nathan bottle that is much more narrow. The other annoying thing is not having a pocket in the front that can easily fit my phone.

The zipper pockets the phone just flops around. I end up just putting it in the rear pocket. Also maybe a zippered pocket in the back to secure things like a phone/ID/keys? Overall it’s a good pack… it just needs some minor tweaks to it to make it a great pack.

First time I use this brand and the quality of the product is superlative. The high-quality finishes, the usefulness of the pockets, the additional elements that other brands do not include, a water bag included, a perfect fit, etc.

,. More than justify its cost. A great buy. Thanks.

Very comfortable and adjustable. Very useful front zippered pockets. Perfect volume for long workouts. The Soft Flask of the same brand also fit perfectly in the front compartments. High quality backpack.

Unbeatable value for money.

I prefer to have zipped pockets on my vest so I don’t need to worry about my phone, etc. This bag is very comfortable and practical with secure zipped pockets on each side.