Pack for running to work

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What are you gonna do with your work clothes? That takes up the most space in my commute bag. I use a camelbak with the water sack taken out. Good chest straps.

GoLite Rush packs doesn't come with a bladder. Good capacity. Rides well.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage.html?PCODE=GORSH10

Check out the Black Diamond BBEE pack. I used this for a couple years to carry stuff on my runs to and from work and it was always reliable. They also have some other nice options that are more breatheable.

Ebenezer wrote:

What are you gonna do with your work clothes? That takes up the most space in my commute bag. I use a camelbak with the water sack taken out. Good chest straps.

I'm going to ride the train to work in the morning and run home. My plan is to either run home with work clothes in the pack, or leave them in a bag at work and pick them up on the weekend if they're too bulky for the pack.

Leaving the clothes at work and getting them on the wknd is a good option. Also, is it necessary to carry the Kindle?

I use the Deuter Race X Air, which is designed for cycling, but works like a dream for commute running.

http://www.deuterusa.com/products/productDetail.php?packID=raceXAir&sub=hydration&tert=race

I always used the Patagonia packs b/c they were so damn light, but any of the ones listed look just as good.

Looking through their website, it doesn't appear that they make the ones I used to buy. I think it was the Houdini pack. So Light. It was a great pack b/c it had almost no structure to it, so you could fit anything in there. It had two little front compartments on the waist strap that held keys and stuff you might want to carry without having to dig through your pack. It was machine washable and literally weightless.

Here it is out of stock -

http://www.frontcountry.com/site/image.html?sku=patagonia_houdini_pack_sp_07#

I commuted to and from work for 9 years. 7 miles each way, all soft surface. Wonderful time in my life. Now I work 1 mile from where I live, so it isn't necessary. I don't run 100+ miles a week either, so that is the bad part.

You will get a lot of comments telling you to use a belt and a normal backpack, but the thing is, when it s a major part of your life, it is worth it to invest in a really nice running pack.

I started running to & from work this summer. Got a MontBell 15L "Cross Runner" pack:

http://www.gearzone.com/Montbell-Cross-Runner-Pack-15-p/165-10503.htm

It's been perfect. Haven't owned a similar pack so can't compare, but zero complaints - it basically disappears unless you stuff it with lead. It'd hold what you need with room for a bit more (10L might be enough for you); wallet & phone fit in front pockets which is handy if you need either mid-run. Support for a hydration bladder (insignificant amounts of space & weight) but doesn't come with one. My commute is shorter but it's also been fine on a two hours long run.

I would choose running with a pack of coyotees over wolves.

'Ideally it will be able to fit a kindle, running shoes'

Would you not be wearing the running shoes?

DocLove wrote:

Would you not be wearing the running shoes?

Thanks to all for the advice.

I don't have to bring the kindle or book, but I'll be taking public transportation to work and would like something to read.

You are correct about the shoes, I was initially planning to bring running clothes in the pack on the way to work, while carrying work clothes home. I think it will be easier to leave work clothes/shoes at work and pick up the clothes for washing on the weekend.

If you don't need a set of clothing then just wear a bum bag. Full packs give some people a bad back, even if light, and can trap a lot of heat. These sit on your hips and the tension straps can adjust it from roomy to tiny. With just wallet/phone/keys+book/kindle it'll pull in very small, but it can carry a lot when needed.

http://www.lowealpine.com/eng/prod_app_det.php?catid=15&itemid=379&type=