{"id":1004,"date":"2019-03-27T19:12:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T19:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolineg1.sg-host.com\/index.php\/2019\/03\/27\/2019-3-27-the-best-running-backpack-for-women\/"},"modified":"2022-06-17T11:42:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T10:42:21","slug":"the-best-running-backpack-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/the-best-running-backpack-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"The best running backpack for women"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>I&rsquo;m on a mission to find the best running backpack for women, because when you find a well fitting and comfortable running backpack it&rsquo;s really something to shout about. Well, it is in my book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a backpack that fits well on your back as a woman is actually quite hard! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of backpacks nowadays are made for a man&rsquo;s back. They&rsquo;re too long and big to make running with them nothing but painful! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chafing is REAL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when I found a backpack that snuggled on back so perfectly, I was incredibly happy! No chafing makes Caroline a very happy lady!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I go any further, I just want to clarify that this is NOT a paid-for post. I bought this backpack with my own money following weeks of research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;d also like to take this opportunity to thank Charlie (aka The Runner Beans) for recommending this backpack! Check out her backpack review when you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I unveil the backpack, I&rsquo;d like to share my top tips on finding a good running backpack. These tips were essential for me when searching high and low for a good running backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;d also like to draw your attention to my other gear and equipment posts which you may find useful for your own running journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" class=\"wp-image-4527\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" class=\"wp-image-4527 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-683x1024.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/84-1.png.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 easy tips finding a good running backpack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips for finding a good backpack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you find one that has been specifically designed for a woman&rsquo;s figure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the men&rsquo;s backpacks are far too large for a woman&rsquo;s back (we are anatomically different), so be sure to discount those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Substance over style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you test the bag out thoroughly in the shop before you buy it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the store allows, put some stuff in the bag then go for a quick jog around the shop (you may get some looks from other shoppers&hellip;oh well!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way you can really test how the bag feels on your back when you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strap it up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backpacks with shoulder and waist straps are better as this wlll help the bag stay and fit on your back without it moving around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving around = blisters and chafing on your hips and shoulders which you want to stay clear of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be seen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-visibility is something that is becoming increasingly popular on running clothes and accessories nowadays (and for good reason). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the bag has high-vis features then this gives it extra bonus points! It&rsquo;s important to be seen when out running at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let it rain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bags that are waterproof or shower proof also get extra bonus points! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although if you have your heart set on a bag that doesn&rsquo;t have these features, you can easily find a backpack cover for fairly cheap nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" class=\"wp-image-4528\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" class=\"wp-image-4528 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/85-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best running backpack for women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, here is the best running backpack for women &ndash; well, at least in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.gregorypacks.com\/uk-en\/maya-16-mercury-grey\/111477-0560.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzLCVBhD3ARIsAPKYTcS3BKjg7u0Msw_9rehrepTqQ_jeRraaW3Pr5W6KXQ4qyrHcYCWFWuIaAk4CEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gregory Maya 16 Backpack<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5b2bf989a2772c6bbebd472b\/1553764494229-1I8OW3PVPLEMVWL4GIK7\/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kOhV3AbjiQply_9tI0VWOE57gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QHyNOqBUUEtDDsRWrJLTmNFveLtSPA03JKuAUT-dZqwM-63P5ISqs1kNgaK2QrI5gSZRb1upjW49JiyYYBoGR\/Gregory+Maya+16+Backpack?format=original\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5b2bf989a2772c6bbebd472b\/1553764494229-1I8OW3PVPLEMVWL4GIK7\/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kOhV3AbjiQply_9tI0VWOE57gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QHyNOqBUUEtDDsRWrJLTmNFveLtSPA03JKuAUT-dZqwM-63P5ISqs1kNgaK2QrI5gSZRb1upjW49JiyYYBoGR\/Gregory+Maya+16+Backpack?format=original\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" title=\"\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I love this running backpack so much because it has been designed with a woman&rsquo;s body in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am able to really cinch the bag in around my waist via the adjustable waist straps which makes a HUGE difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s not only comfortable but really handy as the straps need to be tighter when you&rsquo;re wearing less layers and a bit more slack when you have to wear more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I&rsquo;m running the bag doesn&rsquo;t move around on my back, even when I&rsquo;ve got my laptop in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I even ran with my giant <a href=\"https:\/\/nalgene.com\/water-bottles\/wide-mouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 litre Nalgene water bottle<\/a> in it and it was still really comfortable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of the waist straps have a small zipped &ldquo;quick-access&rdquo; compartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are really handy when you want to quickly store something whilst you&rsquo;re running (like your house keys or debit card) but don&rsquo;t want to take off your backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"the best running backpack for women\" class=\"wp-image-4529 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/86-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the coolest features of this backpack is the expandable pocket at the front of the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gregory calls this a &ldquo;dual-zip expanding helmet compatible stash pocket&rdquo;, but I&rsquo;ve carried all sorts in it including my lunch box, trainers and wet running gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has an elasticated catch at the top of the compartment which holds things like helmets secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual external side pockets are also really handy as they can hold small and large bottles easily, including my Nalgene water bottle which is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other things you can hold in this backpack: sunglasses on the shoulder harness, bike light in the safety light lash and a hiking pole on the trekking pole attachment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The version of the backpack I bought is the smaller 16L blue version which can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.gregorypacks.com\/uk-en\/maya-16-sky-blue\/68376-1809.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gregory website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are offering the bag at a reduced price at the moment (&pound;56) so get yours quick! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They normally offer a 10% discount too if you sign up to their newsletter so be sure to do this if you miss the bag on sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They offer the bag in a slightly larger size (20L) if you need a bit more room. It also comes in grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re in the market for a new running backpack for your next run or your next run commute, then I highly recommend the Gregory Maya 16 Backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s stylish, comfortable and not too expensive at &pound;56. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is far cheaper than some of the big brand backpacks out there &ndash; making it my top pick as the best running backpack for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&rsquo;m on a mission to find the best running backpack for women, because when you find a well fitting and comfortable running backpack it&rsquo;s really something to shout about. Well, it is in my book! Finding a backpack that fits well on your back as a woman is actually quite hard! 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