Thanks everyone. I am thinking I'll look into a vest, although the hip packs with a bladder looks interesting too. I nvever saw those before. There really aren't any nearby places where I can try them on so I am going to have to guess on what will be the most comfortable. On shorter runs I carry regular water bottles in neoprene sleeves, but I'll need more capacity for longer runs. Last summer I got caught without water 7 miles from home on a 90+ degree day when the only store along the trail was closed. I was by a river if I got desperate, but I made it back to the car with only some minor hallucinations (I kept seeing water spigots just ahead of me along the trail).
I think I’ll save the beer helmet for the drive home, that way I can keep both hands on the wheel. Safety first.
I think I’ll save the beer helmet for the drive home, that way I can keep both hands on the wheel. Safety first.