Fall is marathon season, which means the trails and paths get crowded with runners putting in miles for their big race. Two to three hour runs mean you need to have plenty of water along the way. You can stick to paths with water fountains on route, but that can be limiting. The Camelbak Dart is a sleek, minimalist hydration pack that’s designed to bring water on the run without worrying about carrying bottles. The streamlined pack sits snuggly on your back, holding 1.5 liters of water in the reservoir. Access that water by using Camelbak’s patented Big Bite valve, which sits on your shoulder for easy access.
Refilling the container is a breeze, with a wide-mouth opening in the reservoir. The pack itself has two pockets, which are perfect for keys, phone, trail maps, wallet, or energy bars. The well-designed straps allow you to really synch the pack to your back comfortably to eliminate movement on the run and keep the water from sloshing around. The pack is reflective for safety on those early morning or late evening runs, and the reservoir is easy to clean.
$70, Camelbak.com
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