I'm happy to say that I've found a wonderful water-carrying device that is not only comfortable and bounce-free, it also offers space for the other little things I like to carry when I'm running long distances:
• My phone in case I get hurt or, my not-so-secret fear, am subject to a sudden diarrhea attack;
• A washcloth for my sweaty brow;
• My fuel of choice, which I am still experimenting with -- last week I did cherry-flavored sport beans, which were yummy but had my stomach feeling a bit sour and unhappy by the end of the 16 miles;
• My iPod, if I'm doing some of the run with a partner and some alone;
• My written route instructions, in case I can't remember them.
This is what the winning contraption looks like:
It's made by North Face and I got it at REI. Here's a link:
Man, I love it. It fits snugly, but not tightly; it doesn't bounce at all (I know I said that already but it bears repeating); the water is easily accessed with a fun "bite and suck" tube that snakes over my shoulder, handily tucks under a strap and attaches to the front with a magnet so it doesn't flop around; and it holds 50 ounces of water, the perfect amount for my needs and the low end for packs like this.
I've worn the pack twice now -- on a 7-miler to try it out (learned my lesson, don't you know), and then on last week's 16 miles. Heaven all the way. Now I can cross that piece of gear off my list. Next up: waterproof jacket; after that, moisture-wicking pants.
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