Black Diamond Distance 15 vs Osprey Porter 30

But you can do this by making sure whatever vest or pack you get has certain features that you want: large dedicated phone pockets, some "extra" capacity at a minimal weight gain, etc. I used a Black Diamond Distance 15 vest when I was run commuting, and also for most of my long runs because the compression works well at closing up the pack if I'm using only a bladder in the back.

The sidewalls are padded, but they're not heavily framed. You can really max out the load in here, but if you don't, you do have easy compression and ...

I'm a 39 to 40 size chest and pretty much I always wear medium and these straps got flex which is important. I love it when you have stretchy straps f...

the the hip belt helps a lot with the weight distribution. the that's the sternum strap which has a little with some here like you you know see so tha...

But when I took the pack deep into the journey, the little issues really became significant. Some minor fixes could send this pack into the next level of performance, akin to a UD Fastpack but more nimble and minimal. The size, at 15L, is PERFECT for a multi-day unsupported run (20L is too baggy). But the poorly designed details, as I said, start causing problems when things get more serious

*Like*, though, not love. It's tough as nails and still looks as new as the day I bought it, but tbh it functions better as a duffel than a backpack, especially when your weight starts approaching 20 lbs, it gets uncomfortable in a hurry. I also liked the Osprey Porter 30 Travel pack as it has compression straps and a slick design, but I'm also a hiker and it doesn't have any dedicated water bottle pockets on the outside like its larger sibling, the Fairview 40, which has an XS/S torso option, while with the Porter 30 (and *possibly* the Porter 46, not 100% sure), there's only one torso size option and you get what they give you.

vapor barrier which reduces moisture. For most of my experiences with the pack, I Have had no trouble with my back getting too hot or sweaty, so I rea...

for organization, it has pockets and zippers. sometimes. When I needed something quickly and the compression straps were in the way maybe my passport ...

I'm 5'6 and 135 with not much of a chest. I got the XS and it's perfect! Room to cinch or uncinch. I have a competitors womens vest and had the trail vest/pack they do. The issues I had with the trail vest were solved by this bag completely (and by my dog chewing the zip so I had to replace it)and I feel like the fit is more comfortable than the race vest!

Previously I was using either a messenger bag or an Osprey Questa that started falling apart. I wanted a bag that was in the personal item size-range, wasn't overbuilt (tried the Osprey Porter 30) but would be comfortable to carry with some weight (I tried the REI Flash 22, Gregory Nano 16, and Mountainsmith Scream 25), and didn't have lots of compartments/pockets (I've looked at the TB Synapse 19 many times) or have a separate laptop compartment. I am not a fan of NF (they refused to honor a warantee on a pack of theirs) and have been disappointed in Osprey as of late.

It feels like I am running in a super comfy vest, not a backpack loaded with extra layers

Small point and shoot camera or just use your smartphone. Smaller pack, Osprey farpoint or fairview, even better if you can go small enough to an Osprey Porter 30. Wear one pair of shoes, pack shower shoes and/or a pair of flats. Decant toiletries into smaller one ounce bottles, limited basic make-up