I have been waiting for the XXL Stanage and it arrived yesterday. This is my first running pack and an initial look at the array of pockets, loops, bungees and zips was slightly confusing. Watching this review has covered everything that I needed to know. I have a 46 inch chest and the vest fits really well and would easily cover another inch or two in my opinion. I am not a trail runner (yet), rather I wanted sometbing to enable me to manage long winter runs which sometimes go from light to dark, sometimes the weather will change, that I will need nutrition and hydration especially in these covid times and that allows me to carry layers for warm up /cool down periods. This pack has a potential far and away above what I need but better to be capable than to fall short. I am very impressed with it out of the box and will report back on how it is in use. Oh, and what incredible value. Camelbak lost out on a sale there and likely will lose many many more when word spreads about Harrier. If I have to give it one cuss I'd say the whistle is a bit feeble.
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
This is great info MG, thanks so much! Great to know the Stanage is working well for you. So handy to have all those pockets up front compared to a normal hiking pack! Claire
@arleenm73673 жыл бұрын
Really nice trail running packs, especially for the price and very convenient to reach everything without taking the pack off. I very rarely carry poles but my best pack for carrying poles is a Black Diamond Distance 8L, just because has 2 pole "quivers" as part of the backpack in the back. But I really like the Curbar 5L for local trail runs. Harrier even ships to the US . Along with vest I also got several of the hydration bottles - different colors for different drinks. Thanks Claire!
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome, I do love those brightly coloured hydration bottles don't you?
@Tobs_3 жыл бұрын
great reviews, thanks Ginger. Good to see you are helping design this stuff too :)
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@antoniocardinale69583 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review Claire , one of the best and I agree with all the positive comments about the two quality vests that you have explained in every possible detail . It seems to me that you are in good shape at the moment .
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I am feeling very well thank you, can't believe it's only 8 weeks until the baby might come!
@hairyairey3 жыл бұрын
@@wildgingerruns in the next few weeks hopefully baby's head will engage which will be more comfortable for you 🤸♀️👶😀
@tykeinbrum3 жыл бұрын
I've been running with a Curbar 5L for a while now, and have to say I'm very happy with it! I would point out that there are loops for poles on the shoulder too, as on the Kinder.
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, there were on the first one but they have been taken off now :( Mine doesn't have any there. Glad you like it tho!
@ozenfant_ozn3 жыл бұрын
ordered my 10l just yesterday, rrreally looking forward to it! great review!
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@BrigittePatrice47503 жыл бұрын
Am so excited, just got mine in the mail, can't wait to take it out tomorrow. It looks fabulous
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
@gutoevans45063 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as usual Claire, I have the Curbar 5L and it's my go to vest. If I do a one bottle run the bottle goes in the right hand pocket as well, but I put my phone in the left hand pocket, it's a Samsung Note9 so it's a fairly hefty phone and fits no problem, my gopro then goes in one of the side pockets along with a small gorillapod. If it's a two bottle run I take a waist belt and the phone goes in there. I intend getting the Kinder 10L, cos I'm a bit like you, if I have a 10 I'll fill it hence why I bought the Curbar. Keep up the good work
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it GE! Nice to know your set up on the Curbar! GoPro twins!
@toby1483 жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm getting one for my birthday this week and I'm looking forward to using it at the weekend.
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@SuperDanny123213 жыл бұрын
They have a really good offer on for bag and everything you need all in one poles, bottles etc
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Yes those bundles are super good aren't they
@janewhitzend6883 жыл бұрын
Awesome review and packs, thanks
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@matthughes3863 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Claire
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@animusliber39813 жыл бұрын
This is a great review, particularly as I’m rubbish at packing my Kinder!
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Claire
@peterkerry60973 жыл бұрын
It’s great to get all the features explained. I wish pack manufacturers included instructions or a link to a video showing the features used.
@harrier_trail_running3 жыл бұрын
Hey pete, I do add a quick start guide leaflet with all of the vests to help people :)
@peterkerry60973 жыл бұрын
@@harrier_trail_running that’s really great puts you well ahead of the pack. 😍
@kierenkd3 жыл бұрын
@@peterkerry6097 FWIW - the quick start is also on the website, should you want to see it before you buy.
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
No probs, and as Kate says she does an even better run through with slo mo and everything on her site!
@sparetirerunning3 жыл бұрын
Great overview. Just need to save up for that Ultra Bundle with that Big Boy pack. Lol.
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
It's a great bundle deal for sure!
@Northings3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@pord3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I love our harrier jackets. She has the 5L and I got the 10L.
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Nice! His and hers! ;)
@markwoods63423 ай бұрын
Hi, in your 10l one can it cinch down of not full? I have a cheaper 5l which is ok but only want one best to cover short / long runs. Ta
@peterkrauthaufer14883 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review 👍 - sounds great. Hope I can order it in Austria 😉
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Hope you got one!
@peterkrauthaufer14883 жыл бұрын
Sorry, no delivery since Brexit possible, they are working on it. In the meanwhile I bought a different but also good 😉
@peakproofuk3 жыл бұрын
Looks good, especially for the money. Looks like it has the basics covered. 2 x 500 soft flasks is always a starting point for me. Shame about that phone pocket as I'm taking my phone in and out quite a bit. Not sure anyone has nailed pole carrying (fiddly straps isn't the answer) - Salomon's custom quiver works the bast and can be added to other packs without too much efforts. Paul
@kierenkd3 жыл бұрын
My galaxy fits in the pocket in front of the water bottle (galaxy S9+) . The top is exposed but my phone is IP68 water resistant. It will fit in the side / ribs pocket too but I don't like how it feels there but would use if I need space elsewhere
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Yep I just slide my phone into the stretchy front pocket, iPhone7 is kind of waterproof ish I think. And the pole carrying on the Kinder is totes fine, like it :)
@northernninjarunner55063 жыл бұрын
My Stannage has turned up today
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Nice! They're out!
@shoddy24643 жыл бұрын
thanks for the review. i would be interested to know how the packs perform with a hydration bladder installed in the back? i have found most lighweight 'vests' struggle with the extra weight and the back of the pack sags down and becomes uncomfotable. would you say this is the case with the Harrier?
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, I haven't heard this to be the case, you can secure the bladder at the top too so it should stay in place and not sag down. Hope that helps, Claire
@lisaelliott93853 жыл бұрын
Can anyone advise how they are on the breathability please?
@wildgingerruns3 жыл бұрын
They have a mesh back but you will get a little hot in them like most packs of this style.