Back pack

[Kylie]

Hi there, can anyone tell me what sort of back pack is required for the race? What size, brand and where I might get one? On line or at the shops?

[dirk]

hi look at the camelbak octane,salomen xt wings 10+3 vest but you need to buy a bladder with this one,nathan has some that you can look into aswell . these are the lightest i could find, google these brands to find suppliers ,places like globe trekker ,k1 the orthface ,gearzone & race the planet will have everything you need good luck   

[Regan]

Hi Kylie....I ran with a Salomon XA25, a large bag with a large inbuilt waterproof pocket (waterproof 'dry sak' like Seatosummit is mandatory gear). This pack was probably/definitely too big and would recommend something smaller, I'm thinking perhaps the XA20 but then I'll need to get a dry sak too. The shoulder straps on these bags don't look like much but they fit well and are quite comfortable. On average you will carry about 4 - 5 kg.
Hope this helps? Check out www.wiggle.co.uk too! : )

[Seivland]

i had on the women's version of the Salomon XA20. very comfy

[Kylie]

Thanks so much for the tips everyone, will check it out.

[Dean]

Hi Kylie,

I used a Salomon XA20 with a 2litre bladder.  It was ideal for me; plenty of storage for the mandatory gear, side pockets for gels, trail mix and vegemite sandwiches.  Also didn't need to carry more than 2 litres as the checkpoints are just close enough together to fill up as you go.  Best source, as Regan suggests is www.wiggle.co.uk.  My Partner, Jaci just got the Ladies version of the XA20, which she ordered prior to TNF but they ran out of stock.  She ran with a Camelbak Mule, and she wasn't really happy with it.  Hope that helps too.

Dean