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ritabean
Joined: 01 Jul 2012
Posts: 1
Oregon, United States
Posted: Sun 01 Jul 2012 09:07 pm GMT   topTop
What hydration systems have worked for you, if you're a super small runner (I'm 5' and 100lbs)? I'm not opposed to anything at this point except carrying the normal sized water bottles :)
Thanks!
MikeyD
Joined: 13 Aug 2012
Posts: 1
Wyoming, United States
Posted: Mon 13 Aug 2012 03:25 pm GMT   topTop
Try the UltraSpire Surge. I've used mine for the past 4 months and really like the fit and function. I'm 5'6" and 140lbs. A friend is 5"1" (or so) and really likes hers. They seem to have a broad range of adjustments. I've used various CamelBak packs in the past but wanted a "vest" type of hydration system.
orangemud
Joined: 26 Sep 2012
Posts: 3
California, United States
Posted: Wed 26 Sep 2012 09:49 pm GMT   topTop
Checkout our hydration pack at www.orangemud.com. My wife is very similar to your size and we've made this pack for the very small framed person and up!
jimsty
jimsty
Joined: 19 Jul 2009
Posts: 66
Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted: Sat 30 Mar 2013 09:29 pm GMT   topTop
That pack sounds cool, I'm about 135lb and 5'8" and have been using KoleGear hydration packs for the last few years. Work well for the smaller runner. I still carry a hand bottle as well on my long runs though, probably force of habit now haha.
Russellruns
Joined: 24 May 2013
Posts: 6
California, United States
Posted: Fri 24 May 2013 06:47 am GMT   topTop
I love my Nathan vapor wrap. It comes in two sizes so it might be a good fit for you. I wrote a detailed review of it recently http://dirtruns.com/nathan-vapor-wrap-2l-review/
just1gear
Joined: 20 May 2013
Posts: 7
Tennessee, United States
Posted: Wed 29 May 2013 02:20 pm GMT   topTop
+1 on the UltraSpire Surge. Lots of adjustments for all size runners, lots of well thought out features, solid build quality and comfortable for those long runs.