Running Backpack

Running Backpacks & Hydration Vests Ireland – Salomon & Ultimate Performance

Shop running backpacks and hydration vests at Gleeson Sport Scene, Limerick. We stock trail running vests and hydration backpacks from Salomon and Ultimate Performance — for trail runners, mountain runners, and endurance athletes who need to carry water, nutrition, and kit on longer runs. Available in-store and online.

Running Backpacks & Vests in Stock

• Salomon Active Skin 8 Running Vest (Black) — Salomon's flagship soft flask running vest with an 8-litre capacity — a close-fitting, bounce-free vest designed for trail running, mountain running, and ultra-distance events — compatible with Salomon soft flasks and features multiple pockets for nutrition, a phone, and race essentials — the most popular trail running vest in Ireland for runners competing in events like the Connacht Trail Series and Wicklow Way Ultra
• Salomon Cross 12 Backpack (Black) — a 12-litre trail running backpack from Salomon's Cross range — larger than the Active Skin vest and designed for longer mountain runs and fastpacking where more kit, layers, and hydration capacity are required — features a hydration bladder compartment and multiple organisation pockets
• Ultimate Performance Tarn 1.5 Litre Hydration Backpack (Navy Blue) — a compact 1.5-litre hydration backpack from Ultimate Performance — ideal for shorter trail runs, road runs in warm weather, and cyclists who want a lightweight hydration solution without the bulk of a larger vest

Running Vest vs Running Backpack – Which Do You Need?

• Running vest — a close-fitting, low-profile vest that sits against the body with minimal bounce — best for trail races, ultras, and runs up to 4–5 hours where you need soft flasks, nutrition, and a phone but want to move fast
• Running backpack — a more structured pack with greater capacity for longer mountain days, fastpacking, and runs where you need extra layers, a first aid kit, or mandatory race kit

Shop running backpacks and hydration vests online or visit Gleeson Sport Scene in Limerick for expert advice on the right vest or pack for your running events and training.