Salomon XA 25

Bought it mainly to commute to work. I used it two times and it worked very well. I packed my clothes, down jacket, shoes, towel, some accessories, one 500ml soft flask and run 12k with it. I am impressed on how much I could fit and how stable it was during the run, I didn't have any discomfort. I didn't test it under rain yet, so I can't comment on its water resistance properties, but it seems ok. Overall very pleased.

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It's good to carry when you can get some of the weight to the front. The roll closure mechanism is not the smartest, but it seems to be the only lightweight waterproof solution.

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Very suitable for running and very spacious

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I bought it as a commuting running backpack. Works well for the purpose. A laptop, headphones, a change of clothes and other items can be carried inside. The backpack can be tightened so that it does not sag, and the vest carrying system keeps the backpack in place better than a traditional hip belt. I ended up with a 25-liter backpack so that the bottom part of the backpack was wide enough for the computer. Although the maximum volume of the backpack is 25 liters, thanks to the tightening, it also works great with a smaller load.

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After about a year of using the backpack for running and cycling, I can say that it is the best backpack I have ever owned. When running to work, a change of clothes, a 13" computer and even more can fit inside. Things stay well in place and the backpack doesn't slouch, but it doesn't tighten anything either.

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A great backpack for both running and cycling.

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light, good volume, as described

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Shoulder strap a bit too wide. Hopping while running