Ultimate Direction AK Mountain vest. I've hiked, ran, biked to work with this thing. Lots of little pockets and lots of ways to adjust things. you could fit a change of clothes (shoes on bungees on back) and lunch and all the little stuff in the pockets, without a big pack.
I just started run commuting 3.1mi each way in June (only 2 days a week for I am the fat). I use an Osprey Rev 24 and I pack a full change of clothes (including shoes), warm up jacket just in case, my lunch, and I still have room to spare so I would look into something in the 15-20L range that will be able to be strapped down. I am happy with my purchase, but I've already started eyeing the Duro 15L from Osprey. I've heard good things about the Salomons in this size range too. I have Amazon Prime so I bought mine with the confidence I could return if I didn't like it. If you have prime, that's a good option to make sure you like it or try backcountryedge. I bought a baby carrier from them and their customer service is off the charts good.
Hope this helps!
It's truly amazing how a person can't ask a simple, running-related question without someone making some snide remark and being a jerk. And someone thought suggesting to move a FRIDGE into the OP's office was more reasonable than purchasing a simple backpack? I really don't understand why people are so rude and nonsensical. Why is it necessary? What goes through your heads?
nyhobbyjogga wrote:
It's truly amazing how a person can't ask a simple, running-related question without someone making some snide remark and being a jerk. And someone thought suggesting to move a FRIDGE into the OP's office was more reasonable than purchasing a simple backpack? I really don't understand why people are so rude and nonsensical. Why is it necessary? What goes through your heads?
This is pretty much Pure LR.
All I carry on my run commute is a credit card and my work ID.
Leave clothes and toiletries at the locker room.
Leave lunch food at your desk and/or in a fridge at the office. If you don't have a fridge, eat stuff that doesn't need one.
...You'll be much happier with this option than lugging around a backpack.
braaaah wrote:
Ultimate Direction AK Mountain vest. .
Just so you letstrolls know, that AK stands for Tony Krupicka!!! Remember when he used to post here?
You might need one with good quality and always ready for jogging, the city select double stroller might satisfy you. Alternatively, you can take a refer to tutorials on best selected double stroller-www.cfone.net/tutorials-on-best-selected-double-stroller.html
I occasionally run commute, taking pubic transportation or getting dropped off at work and then running to the public transport station. I started with a Gregory Miwok 18, but that ended up being a little too big for my liking since I realized running with dress shoes on your back is no fun! It's actually a great pack, just bulkier than what my stride likes.
https://www.gregorypacks.com/day-hiking/active-trail/miwok-18/68380XXXX.html
I've since switched to the Salomon S Lab Sense Ultra 8 Set Hydration Pack Vest. Got it for just over $100 on eBay. It's great! It has just enough room for the essentials and doesn't make me feel like I'm running with a pack. I use it to keep my phone, Gu and/or chews, gloves/beanie (if necessary), and some wipes and an extra pair of longer shorts so I don't smell like balls and have short-ass shorts on public transportation when I'm done.
https://www.salomon.com/int/product/s-lab-sense-ultra-8-set.html
Hope you find the right pack for you! It's hard to know until you've actually bought it and run with stuff in it. That Miwok cost way too many hours of research and almost $100. Now it's pretty much another bag in my closet that is rarely used.
Is Osprey Daylite still good to use today? I have been thinking of buying a good backpack since I plan to travel overseas next month.
I have used a Gregory running backpack/hydration pack for long runs. It is well made and does not bounce around or otherwise interfere with you running. Was definitely worth the price I paid.
I've been using the Black Diamond Distance 8 as a run commuting pack, and I enjoy it. It's on the small side (there is a larger 15L version), but it fits well, is very streamlined\compact, but still big enough for a change of clothes + a puffy + other small essentials. My regular commute is ~6 miles, but I've worn it full up to 12 without any issues.
Check out the Osprey Duro 15! I love it for run commuting, loooong trail runs in the desert (it holds a lot of water if you keep the bladder in), and biking.
It works really well for run-commuting! Doesn't bounce on me at all. Woohoo!
braaaah wrote:
Ultimate Direction AK Mountain vest. I've hiked, ran, biked to work with this thing. Lots of little pockets and lots of ways to adjust things. you could fit a change of clothes (shoes on bungees on back) and lunch and all the little stuff in the pockets, without a big pack.
Searching for a run commute charging backpack on Google just fine, you can find many backpacks. MATEIN and Mancro are highly recommended. If you want padded laptop cases, check them out. They don't have a large size, but they are large enough to accommodate the next laptop and the necessary items to go out in 1-2 days.
https://www.gearhunder.com/backpack-with-charger/Get a hydration pack and take out the bladder. You don't need water for a 4 mile run and they are designed not to bounce around. Go someplace like REI and try some on.
I just purchased the Ultimate Direction AK Mountain vest, and I can say I'm quite liking it. I bought it online and it comes with a free Fenix PD25 which I found a very good flashlight in a review I saw at https://totalguide.org/best-tactical-flashlight/fenix/pd25-review/. I got quite an amazing deal, I'll have to try it some more with more hiking and camping to fully review this one.