How to use the WAA Marathon des Sables backpack

I was clueless...it looked like a torture device when I first got it in the mail...got a little smart and this video shows very basically how to use the pack and all of its gadgets

[@Austrianaut]

Great explaination, thank you so much! I even think about using this for long hikes, having photo equipment there in front. Thank you for explaining everything so detailed! All the best!

[@francisclark5275]

Fantastic video Holly, I'm doing the MDS Peru in December and just ordering my bag today.

[@mbkauer]

Hi Holly, would you mind telling me how was the mds 2016? I´ve just found your video about the backpack and like it a lot! I´m dreaming about running there some day and maybe you can give me some advice. Thanks for the video.

[@ARFleisch]

I'm curious how the backpack worked for you during the race!

[@ddbe3932]

I used the WAA backpack in 2018 and I wasn’t really satisfied. I felt that the raidlight backpack was much better.

[@HollyZimmermann]

Thanks for the feedback! Everyone has different body sizes and preferences. I still use the WAA pack that I bought in 2015 for stage races and am completely satisfied with it

[@HollyZimmermann]

Good point, Amy, I had intended to do a follow-up video by now and I'll get to it eventually, but in short, I was really happy with the backpack. I got everything in there that I needed with only one of the small side packs placed in front. At the start my bag weighed just over 7kg. For a detailed list of my gear you are welcome to check out my blog at hollyzimmermann.com

[@ddbe3932]

Holly Zimmermann The list is apparently no longer available..