{"id":2447,"count":31,"description":"Running hydration packs are lightweight and compact backpacks or vests designed for long distance running, adventure racing, and other long-lasting, high-impact aerobic activities. Typically under 10 liters in total carrying capacity, they focus on having quick access to water, nutrition, a phone, and a protective layer. Most are optimized for a hydration bladder, but some \u2013 usually vests \u2013\u00a0are tailored to soft flasks. All are engineered to bounce and shift as little as possible when strapped on. This is key for comfort when running on trails and moving over rough ground.\r\n\r\nOur latest test looked at hydration packs that were new in 2017. Half a dozen testers used these packs for six months in obstacle races, mountain biking, hiking, speed climbing, and for training runs of all distances over all kinds of terrain (paved roads to off-trail route finding). Every pack was tested in a variety of situations and by different shaped runners.\r\n\r\nThe packs in this set span the spectrum from traditional backpacks to almost clothing-like. As a general trend, running hydration packs in the sub-10 liters range are looking less and less like a backpack and more and more like a vest with pockets. This is part of a quest to make them more stationary while running. However, within the range of packs in this review are ones that will appeal to just about any interest and need.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_30066\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-30066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gearinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HydrationPacks10L-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"801\" \/> The lineup from left to right: Ultimate Direction SJ Ultra Vest 3.0, Osprey Duro 6, Klymit Dash 10, Salomon S\/Lab Sense Ultra 8 Se, Montane VIA Jaws 10.[\/caption]","link":"https:\/\/gearinstitute.com\/running\/running-hydration-packs\/","name":"Running Hydration Packs","slug":"running-hydration-packs","taxonomy":"category","parent":2445,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Running Hydration Packs | Reviews and Buying Advice | Gear Institute<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our experts extensively field-tested the best Running Hydration Packs of the year and rated the best based on transparent, objective criteria. 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