Trail Running Backpacks

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Who is the backpack for?

Answer Women Backpacks for women have a shorter back length. In addition, the shoulder straps and hip fins are adapted to fit the female anatomy.

Answer Men Men’s or unisex backpacks have a longer back length than women's backpacks.

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    Evoc
    Hydro Pro 3 Hydration backpack
    Original price £115.95 Price £92.76
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    Salomon
    Active Skin 8 Set Running vest
    Price £101.15
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    Active Skin 4 Set Running vest
    Price £87.35
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    Salomon
    Active Skin 12 Set Trail running backpack
    Price £114.95
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    Salomon
    Women's Active Skin 12 Set Trail running backpack
    Price £114.95
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    Ortovox
    Traverse Light 15 Walking backpack
    Price £125.50
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    Evoc
    Hydro Pro 1.5 Hydration backpack
    Original price £102.95 Price £66.92
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    Salomon
    Adv Skin Cross Season 15 Trail running backpack
    Price £137.95
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    Active Handheld Water bottle
    Original price £27.95 Price £25.16
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    Veil 12 Running vest
    Original price £144.95 Price from £118.86
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    Salomon
    Cross 8 Walking backpack
    Original price £64.95 Price £55.21
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    ADV Skin 12 Trail running backpack
    Original price £139.95 Price from £111.96
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    Black Diamond
    Distance 15 Trail running backpack
    Original price £159.95 Price from £127.96
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    Silva
    Strive 5 Vest Trail running backpack
    Price £70.79
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    Silva
    Strive Mountain Pack 23+3 Trail running backpack
    Price £86.43
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    Silva
    Strive Fly Vest Trail running backpack
    Price £55.15
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    Salomon
    Cross 4 Walking backpack
    Original price £54.95 Price £46.71
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    Salewa
    Ultra Train 18 Trail running backpack
    Original price £99.95 Price £81.96
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    Black Diamond
    Women's Distance 22 Trail running backpack
    Original price £179.95 Price £143.96
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    Distance 8 Trail running backpack
    Original price £139.95 Price from £111.96
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    Salomon
    ADV Skin 5 Trail running backpack
    Original price £124.95 Price from £99.96
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    Nitron 18 Walking backpack
    Original price £85.95 Price from £73.06
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    Salomon
    S/Lab Pulsar 3 Trail running backpack
    Original price £139.95 Price from £111.96
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    Ultra Train 14 Trail running backpack
    Original price £89.95 Price £73.76
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    Ultra Vest Pro Hydration backpack
    Original price £179.95 Price £143.96
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    Nitron 12 Walking backpack
    Original price £76.95 Price £65.41
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    Camelbak
    Trail Run Vest Hydration backpack
    Price £79.07
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    Silva
    Strive 10 Vest Trail running backpack
    Original price £85.95 Price from £68.76
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    Nitron 25 Walking backpack
    Original price £102.95 Price from £77.21
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    Shortrail III Hip bag
    Original price £59.95 Price from £47.96
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    Ascender 7 Trail running backpack
    Original price £85.95 Price from £68.76
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    Sense Pro 6 Race Flag Trail running backpack
    Original price £159.95 Price £127.96
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    Essential Bottle Pack Hip bag
    Original price £33.95 Price £27.84
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    Dynafit
    Sky 4 Vest Trail running backpack
    Original price £109.95 Price £87.96
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    Osprey
    Duro 1,5 Trail running backpack
    Original price £102.95 Price £84.42
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    Fitted Race Belt 3.0 Hip bag
    Original price £38.95 Price £31.16
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    Osprey
    Duro 15 Trail running backpack
    Original price £145.95 Price £119.68
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    Mammut
    Aenergy 12 Walking backpack
    Original price £69.95 Price £59.46
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    Women's Dyna LT Trail running backpack
    Original price £63.95 Price from £52.44
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    Silva
    Strive Mountain Pack 17+3 Trail running backpack
    Original price £81.95 Price from £67.20
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    Aenergy 18 Walking backpack
    Original price £79.95 Price from £59.96
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    Salomon
    Active Skin 12 Reservoir Trail running backpack
    Price £119.55
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    Mammut
    Aenergy TR 5 Trail running backpack
    Original price £129.95 Price £103.96
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    Ortovox
    Traverse Light 20 Walking backpack
    Price £134.80
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    Women's Aenergy TR 5 Trail running backpack
    Original price £129.95 Price £103.96
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    High Pulse Belt Hip bag
    Original price £37.95 Price from £30.36
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    Black Diamond
    Women's Distance 15 Trail running backpack
    Original price £159.95 Price £127.96
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    Momentum 2.0 Running vest
    Original price £64.95 Price from £51.96
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    Ascender 13 Trail running backpack
    Original price £102.95 Price £87.51
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    Shortrail II Hip bag
    Original price £42.95 Price £36.51
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    Osprey
    Women's Dyna 6 Trail running backpack
    Original price £124.95 Price £102.46
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    Spry 5.0 Trail running backpack
    Original price £81.95 Price £65.56
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    Zygos 5.0 Trail running backpack
    Original price £145.95 Price £72.98
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    Ferrino
    X-Ride 10 Trail running backpack
    Original price £76.95 Price £63.10
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    Marathon Belt Hip bag
    Original price £19.95 Price £15.96
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    Black Diamond
    Distance 22 Trail running backpack
    Original price £179.95 Price £143.96
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    The North Face
    Summit Run Belt Hip bag
    Original price £34.95 Price £28.66
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    Dynafit
    Alpine 15 Vest Trail running backpack
    Original price £134.95 Price £107.96
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    Vertrail 16 Mountaineering backpack
    Original price £145.95 Price from £116.76
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    Dynafit
    Trail 6 Vest Trail running backpack
    Original price £111.95 Price £55.98
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    S/Lab Belt Hip bag
    Price £45.95
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    Gregory
    Kiro 20 RC Walking backpack
    Original price £129.95 Price £106.56
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    Kiro 28 RC Trail running backpack
    Original price £153.95 Price £126.24
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    Kiro 24 RC Trail running backpack
    Original price £141.95 Price £116.40
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    Ultra Belt 2 Trail running backpack
    Price £78.15
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    La Sportiva
    Trail Vest 5 Running vest
    Original price £129.95 Price from £103.96
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    Salomon
    Women's Active Skin 4 Set Running vest
    Price £87.35
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    Active Skin 4 Grvl Set Trail running backpack
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    Active Belt 3D Bottle Hip bag
    Price £34.91
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    Salomon
    ADV Skin Cross Season Race Flag Trail running backpack
    Price £137.95
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    Patagonia
    Slope Runner Exploration Pack 18L Trail running backpack
    Price £159.95
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    S/Lab Adventure 20 Set Trail running backpack
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  • Check out our Buyers Guide!
    Looking for trail running packs? Check out our Buyers Guide!

Trail running backpacks for trail and long-distance running

Running Backpacks

If you want to carry more than just your house keys and an energy bar on your run, then you'll need a good trail running backpack. Trail running backpacks are incredible because they provide you with enough space for a hydration system or a water bottle, your running jacket, energy bars, your wallet and your smartphone.

Trail running backpacks should be as light and adjustable as possible. The size will depend on your needs but such backpacks tend to have a capacity between 8 and 15 litres. This will prevent you from carrying too much weight and it helps optimize the carrying system. The carrying system doesn’t have to be as resilient as that of a walking backpack. Their flat design holds the backpack’s centre of gravity as close to your back as possible and it won’t restrict your range of motion. When trying on different models, you should make sure that it sits comfortably on your back.

A hydration backpack, a trail running vest or a trail running backpack?

Hydration backpacks are comfortable backpacks that are equipped with hydration systems. You can attach the hydration tube to the backpack’s shoulder straps, which will allow you to drink without having to dig through your backpack. Some hydration backpacks can only carry a hydration system, while others also offer additional space for some energy bars and other essentials.

Some trail running backpacks allow you to either stow away your water bottles in the side pockets or in the backpack itself. When choosing between these two types of backpacks, you’ll need to decide whether you prefer drinking from a tube or a water bottle.

A trail running vest is a mix between a backpack and a garment. The clear advantage of such running vests is their ability to evenly distribute the weight over your body. The hydration system goes over your back and torso, and their side pockets offer additional storage space for other water bottles, your keys and energy bars. Running vests are a great choice for long uphill and downhill runs because the pockets’ contents will hardly move whilst running.

Ultra-light, yet super stable

The running backpack’s weight is an important factor to consider. Most runners want a backpack that’s as light as possible, which is why brands, such as Salomon, Inov-8 and Montane, only use particularly lightweight materials when producing their running backpacks.

However, the backpack should also be durable enough to meet trail running’s demands. Thanks to high-quality workmanship, this won’t be a problem because many models are water-repellent, so you can even train in bad weather conditions.

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