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Running packs and trail vests compared by capacity, weight and number of pockets, in one list of articles.

Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): On Ultra Vest ProOn Ultra Vest Pro ReviewJPY 26,400 including 10 L and 1 L of water. The On Ultra Vest Pro is On's top-of-the-line trail vest, with a 10 L dry pack and two 500ml flasks. The official Japan price is JPY 26,400. I read how it differs from the 10 L version and what to check before you buy.Trail running · Oct 17, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): GronG Fit-in Pouch (running pouch) / ASICS GT-2000 15 / New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 / ASICS METASLEEK20 New Running Releases, Aug–Oct 2026A quick list by release date, plus the one shoe worth buying. Here are 20 new running releases from fall 2026 (Aug–Oct) in release order. My top pick is the ASICS GT-2000 15 (Aug 6, JPY 16,500): about 2mm more stack and about 20g lighter. I checked 10 shoes, 3 watches, packs and accessories against official announcements, and flagged items not sold in Japan and early releases.Shoes & gear · Oct 18, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Paagoworks RUSH 7R (2026 model)Paagoworks RUSH 7R ReviewAbout 6.5 L and about 290g; the 2026 model loses 1 L and 10g. The Paagoworks RUSH 7R (2026 model) is a vest for mid-distance trails and long training runs without aid. About 6.5 L, about 290g, one size for 70–100cm chest. I cover changes from the 2023 model (1 L less, 10g lighter), choosing among the 3R, 11R and 15R, fit and water capacity.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Paagoworks RUSH 11R (2026 model)Paagoworks RUSH 11R ReviewAbout 12 L and about 340g, 20g lighter and 35mm smaller than before. The Paagoworks RUSH 11R (2026 model) is a vest for 50–70 km trail races carrying poles and a light. About 12 L, about 340g, 70–100cm chest. Changes from the 2023 model, choosing among the 15R, 7R and RUSH 20, fit and water capacity, by official specs.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): GronG Fit-in Pack 10 (running backpack)GronG Fit-in Pack 10 Review10 L, about 290g, JPY 4,980, 40cm shoulder straps, made for run commuting. The GronG Fit-in Pack 10 is a backpack for smaller-framed runners carrying a load on run commutes or long training runs. 10 L, about 290g, JPY 4,980, with 40cm shoulder straps. How it differs from the Fit-in Pouch and other ~10 L packs, fit, and whether it's enough for trail.Shoes & gear · Oct 15, 2026
Pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Headlamp for trail runningTrail Running Mandatory Gear Across 4 Races' Official Rules80-lumen light, 1 L of water, 130×200cm blanket. I compare trail running mandatory gear lists across the official rules of 4 races. The base is 9 items required by 3 of the races, and 7 items have numeric specs, such as a light of 80 lumens or more for at least 4 hours, at least 1 L of water, and a blanket of at least 130×200cm. I also worked through the 2kg gear rule.Trail running · Oct 15, 2026
Products pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Salomon ACTIVE SKIN / Salomon ADV SKIN 12 / Osprey Duro / Dyna / The North Face TR 1012 Running Packs and Trail VestsThree top picks by capacity and weight. Choose a trail vest's capacity by mandatory gear, not distance. The 8–12 L top pick is the Salomon ACTIVE SKIN 8 (8 L, 213g, two flasks included). I compared 12 models from Salomon, The North Face, mont-bell, Osprey and Paagoworks by official Japan capacity, weight and price, and also picked winners for up to 5 L and around 15 L.Shoes & Gear · Oct 15, 2026