There’s already been one fell running bag featured on the pages of Fell Britain, the Trakke Banana. But sometimes, just a bit more kit is needed (particularly in Winter, or on longer solo runs). Where the Banana is a beautiful piece of kit, the Hipsac scores by carrying a bit more: all the kit that would fit in the Trakke plus a space blanket and some extra food. Rock + Run have the Hipsac Superlite, and the not quite so Superlite, handmade in Aviemore (as proudly stated on a tab on the bag itself) so it fits the Fell Britain ethos perfectly.
Once the Hipsac Superlite arrived through the post, it was incredibly easy to see how it acquired its name. In fact, I initially thought the envelope would be empty. But opening it up there were the (claimed) 64g of running bag. It was incredibly easy to adjust to the right size, and I’ve found there to be no unwanted slackening of the waist belt at any time.
I’ve used the Hipsac Superlite in several different situations now, from carrying full kit at races to holding warm and waterproof tops while marking the course for the Cheshire county cross country championships on a chilly January morning. Each time, it’s been very easy to forget that I’m carrying a bag at all. The side compression straps keep the load nicely in place, and loosening them on the run to spin the bag around to gain access is really easy. As I said above, I’ve carried varying loads in the Hipsac and it handles both empty and full with ease and without any bounce. If it wasn’t for the need for carrying both full kit and hydration, I’d be tempted to take this out on the Calderdale Way ultra in June.
A highly recommended piece of kit which might not last as long as the Trakke undoubtedly will but has its own advantages, and is a go to choice for either winter or long solo days.
In the interests of full disclosure, it should be noted that Rock+Run supplied the Hipsac Superlite for review. Photos on this page are from the Rock + Run website.
The Hipsac Superlite is available from Rock + Run and costs £24.00.
Once the Hipsac Superlite arrived through the post, it was incredibly easy to see how it acquired its name. In fact, I initially thought the envelope would be empty. But opening it up there were the (claimed) 64g of running bag. It was incredibly easy to adjust to the right size, and I’ve found there to be no unwanted slackening of the waist belt at any time.I’ve used the Hipsac Superlite in several different situations now, from carrying full kit at races to holding warm and waterproof tops while marking the course for the Cheshire county cross country championships on a chilly January morning. Each time, it’s been very easy to forget that I’m carrying a bag at all. The side compression straps keep the load nicely in place, and loosening them on the run to spin the bag around to gain access is really easy. As I said above, I’ve carried varying loads in the Hipsac and it handles both empty and full with ease and without any bounce. If it wasn’t for the need for carrying both full kit and hydration, I’d be tempted to take this out on the Calderdale Way ultra in June.
A highly recommended piece of kit which might not last as long as the Trakke undoubtedly will but has its own advantages, and is a go to choice for either winter or long solo days.
In the interests of full disclosure, it should be noted that Rock+Run supplied the Hipsac Superlite for review. Photos on this page are from the Rock + Run website.
The Hipsac Superlite is available from Rock + Run and costs £24.00.
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