Ultra Marathons
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Nov 2020
2:35pm, 23 Nov 2020
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Northern Exile
Maybe that phot doesn't show it well. The white band is that tacky rubbery stuff you get at the hem of lycra cycling shorts and [Bobs says] at the top of hold-up stockings. It seems a bit silly to me, because unless you're running with no shorts/pants it's only got other clothing to grip to.
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Nov 2020
2:42pm, 23 Nov 2020
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Shades
I've got a couple of compression tops with a hem as per photo. They don't grip if I'm wearing lycra tights just rides up at sits on waist, which I don't mind really. Mine don't have pockets but if they did then that could be annoying.
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Nov 2020
3:06pm, 23 Nov 2020
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geordiegirl
The thought of Having more accessible pockets came from a question back on page 2534 & Paul N said he has a bumbag & shorts with a pocket so the backpack is only for carrying essentials. Then the T-shirt came up and I thought that may work I’m not good running with a bumbag even without the race vest. I guess I can only try. |
Nov 2020
3:41pm, 23 Nov 2020
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K5 Gus
You could try running with a cycling top ( you can pick up cheap one on eBay etc ) to see if you like using pockets on a top as well as wearing your race vest
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Nov 2020
3:55pm, 23 Nov 2020
7,082 posts
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Northern Exile
That's a good idea Gus. I've seen several other runners doing that.
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Nov 2020
4:22pm, 23 Nov 2020
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Snoot
I’ve a couple of cycling tops I’ve used for running (don’t own a bike) to utilise the pockets. Ok for lighter items but you get a lot of movement for heavier things like a water bottle.
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Nov 2020
4:29pm, 23 Nov 2020
18,654 posts
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Rosehip
The more pockets you have, GG the more there is temptation to take too much with you. If your pack is sufficient for the essentials + whatever food you want to carry, then practicing packing it so that you can get at your snacks etc without taking it off might be better than weighing yourself down with lots of extras The only thing I struggled with packing accessibly on this years LDWA events was the "solid" cup for hot drinks. Anyone got advice for that? |
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Nov 2020
4:35pm, 23 Nov 2020
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Northern Exile
Don't Alpkit do a titanium one? That's about as light as you're going to get.
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Nov 2020
5:00pm, 23 Nov 2020
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Rosehip
One of those is on my list for Santa  it's not only the weight, it's the where to put it so I can get at it without taking off pack or dislocating shoulder - or having it rattle and bounce |
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Nov 2020
5:20pm, 23 Nov 2020
12,451 posts
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geordiegirl
That is a good point maybe I panic bought.... I have a collapsible cup similar to this smile.amazon.co.uk |
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