So while trail running is anyone still using handhelds or have we all (except for me) migrated to wearing vests with sippy bags of water or with a water bladder on your back?
So while trail running is anyone still using handhelds or have we all (except for me) migrated to wearing vests with sippy bags of water or with a water bladder on your back?
Do whatever works for you.
Personal preference. Doesn’t matter. Personally I prefer a single hand held. Easier to refill, not hauling around as much weight as with a pack, and most importantly I can ventilate and stay cooler much easier with a handheld.
1600m506pr:-/ wrote:
So while trail running is anyone still using handhelds or have we all (except for me) migrated to wearing vests with sippy bags of water or with a water bladder on your back?
Short runs or supported runs, I use a hand held. Unsupported runs and snowy weather, I run with a vest.
Handhelds went out of style with the ultra jesus look. That said, if you like them go for it.
I still like the handhelds. I know how much I have drank and how much I have l left. I've always struggled with this with the hydration pack...although when I do go in the mountains, it's always with the pack for the fact it can hold more fluids and i usually don't know where/when water will be avail
If you'll be out for more than 2hrs, a vest might be better.
make running less about gear again
1600m506pr:-/ wrote:
So while trail running is anyone still using handhelds or have we all (except for me) migrated to wearing vests with sippy bags of water or with a water bladder on your back?
I use handhelds for most runs of modest length (under two hours). Over that, and I start to head for the vest. But that’s mostly a comfort thing; my arms just get tired. There’s some data suggesting handhelds might be marginally more efficient, but they don’t feel efficient enough for me to overcome the comfort factor of the vest .
most of my trail runs are at least 90min so a handheld is rarely enough, but if 500 mL is all I need I'll opt for a stretchy belt instead that holds a soft flask. Hands free, still lighter than a regular handheld, and fits my phone, keys, gels, etc.
2+ hours in over 60 degrees and I'd wear a vest. My vests have soft flask bottles in the front so you can easily track how much fluids you're consuming and the vest weighs very little and doesn't impact my sweat rate.