Topic: training with backpacks?

[Horndog]

Thanks for the response! I originally read it as i was going thru the post but i thought you were talking about a canteen type of thing. I have seen people with these back packs before at parkour jams and they seem to work well so i think ill go look for a store where i can buy them. Do you know of any? And i want to try it on which is why im asking.

There’s a few spots that you can buy them from.  I’ve named a few off the top of my head below:

Bob's Cycle Supply
65 W Viking Dr
St. Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-8181
(800) 232-2627

Erik’s Bike Shop
501 County Rd 42 East
Burnsville, MN 55306
(Corner of Portland Ave & County Road 42, next to Byerly’s)
(866) 965-7996

R.E.I
750 W. American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 884-4315

Keep in mind any bicycle shop will probably be selling a Camelbak, you might have some luck at sport shops too like Dick’s, or Sporting Goods.  Let me know if you need any more help? Take care.

-Jesse (Horndog)

[Chris Salvato]

Dick's and REI def carry them.  Sports Authority too, probably.

[David Ivey]

Thanks a bunch everyone, ill go to one of those stores and try on some bags!
See you

[Mr. Curly]

speaking of camel packs summer is coming up.  I live in Georgia so it's going to be hot as hell outside and everybody knows when you work out you should be hydrated. So a camel pack is a great idea. I already got one

[iodragone]

Well, I was looking to see if anyone knows of some good light back packs that i could use to protect my fone and my ipod while doing parkour. I only ask because none of my pants have pockets that keep my stuff in them and picking up/ breaking my stuff everytime i PK is exactly a good thing.

So im looking for;
light back pack
protects my electronics
i can roll over it

I'm going to put my post up again, I would suggest buying a camelbak...They carry water which helps when you're running and training, and the water pack is impossible to break when you roll out.  They are also very light in weight which help in the training.  The space for putting articles is very minimal but you don't need much, you can store you're walet, cell phone, and some bandaids or simple healthcare needs...it's also nice because the camelbac doesn't jump around to much on your back because of the buckels that fasten tight around your body.  I think having a backpack is all about preference, what you like and what you don't like.

Here's the site: http://www.camelbak.com/index.cfm

-Jesse (Horndog)

Which type of camelbak would you recommend? I was looking on their site and there are many choices..