Serious women racers use the Ultimate Directions Wink Hydration Backpack to deliver just as much sting to their competitors as men do with the Wasp... and then some. The innovative, new women-specific version, the Wink offers a shorter torso length and women-specific "S" shaped shoulder straps with a narrower neck line and increased padding for optimal comfort.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Ultimate Direction, Inc. Ultimate Direction Wink Hydration Backpack is available through Altrec.com.
Great Pack - Bad Bladder
I bought this pack for distance trail running at higher altitudes, where the weather can change dramatically. I wanted enough space to carry a shell, hat, gloves and some snacks. The pack definitely delivers on capacity. It's extremely compact but the well-designed pockets enable you to bring all the essentials and I can stash a small water bottle to carry an energy drink as well. The pack is also extremely light and stable. The front harness system holds it in place and it doesn't budge even on technical trails. It's surprisingly comfortable and didn't cause any fatigue. The only negative: the bladder. It has a roll-down design and has leaked every time I've used it. My running partners weren't able to seal it any better than I did, so at this point, I'm ruling out operator error! Otherwise, I really like the pack and will use it a lot - I'm just going to toss in a bladder from a different brand. Bottom line: comfortable, light, stable, holds more than you'd expect. But you may want to duct tape the bladder before you hit the trail.
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