Larger packs extend farther from your body, which could offset your center of gravity or shift too noticeably to be comfortable while you’re running. A mid-size backpack–6 to 15 liters ...

"My teenager loves it. You can put everything in it. Basketball shoes, books, lunch, and a laptop," says a satisfied buyer.

For non-competitive long-distance runs and trail running, there are also larger hydration packs that offer a fair amount of physical storage. In addition to room for water, they often have pockets ...

just slightly larger), which our tester found extremely helpful. “My favorite thing about it was the backpack fit so well onto my back. It didn’t shift around. [It did] not affect my [running] form ...

"The best running backpacks have several not-too-thick ... lightweight Nike backpack won't weigh down your runs like larger bags. Still, it's plenty secure and has room for a laptop.

Hydration backpacks come in different styles tailored to running, hiking, or biking/cycling. One of our choices should help you stay hydrated on your next adventure—don’t be afraid to leave ...

You’ll want a running-specific backpack for fastpacking, which is lightweight and designed for such adventures. Larger capacity packs range from about 20 to 35 liters (i.e., 20L to 35L), though ...

With six compartments too, it can hold an impressive amount. Made from ultra-light water and tear-resistant material, Lixada's running backpack is on the larger size for longer trips. Our favourite ...

Waterman says waist packs are “the Goldilocks ... like the Nathan style above, have larger pockets for phones, she finds those too bulky and prefers to run with one like this, which has just ...