The Bottom Line
The Amphipod RunLite system allows you to add water bottles and gel flasks and extra pouches. The set-up for the RunLite Trail Runner is almost ideal for me for a walk of an hour or so. The two flasks total one standard water bottle, and the trail pouch with two zippered compartments was the ideal size to hold my absolute essentials - wallet, cell phone, keys. It truly was stable, no-bounce, and easy to click the water flasks in and out. A real keeper.
Pros
- Bounce-free comfortable pack
- Two 10.5 oz. wide-mouthed SnapFlasks click in/out.
- Trail pouch holds wallet, cell phone, other essentials.
- Modular - can add more fluid and gel modules and pouches.
Cons
- Each flask is about half the size of a regular water bottle.
Description
- Water carrier pack with two 10.5 oz. SnapFlasks. Click in and click out convenience.
- Trail pouch has 1 40 cu.in. main compartment and an outer zippered pocket for quick access.
- Modular - add gel modules, more or fewer SnapFlask modules.
Guide Review - Amphipod RunLite Trail Runner Pack
The Amphipod RunLite system for hydration and gel belts is completely modular. You can add more fluid flasks or gel modules or pouches.SnapFlasks
The SnapFlasks click in and out of holders with ease. This is a design I hadn't tried before and I liked it, versus struggling to get your water bottle into or out of its holster. You can wear them either vertical or horizontal and adjust where they are located on the belt. They have wide mouths for easier filling. Why have a belt with two smaller water bottles rather than just 1 standard sized one? Weight balance is one reason. But you may also wish to carry water in one and sport drink in the other.Breathable No-Bounce Belt
The belt is comfortable and easily adjustable. The belt in back of the trail pouch is vented and breathable mesh. I was very pleased with the stability and lack of bounce.Pouch
I have a full wardrobe of water carrier fanny packs, and I found the Amphipod RunLite Trail Runner pouch to be exactly the right size to hold the essentials I want for a 30-90 minute walk. The main zippered pouch is 40 cu.in. and held my wallet and cell phone with space to spare. The smaller outer zippered pocket has a key fob and they suggest carrying snacks in it.After testing the Amphipod RunLite Trail Runner, I'd call it a keeper.
Reviewed: 4-8-06
