The Distance 15 pack is a hybrid pack that breaks the barrier between running and ridge scrambling. With a women’s specific fit accommodating shorter torso lengths for all-day comfort.
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But the space between, where the miles and moments become an ocean between the waves, that’s where the magic happens. The experience waits in the distance.
Overall rating: 4.7647057 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: ["size","fit","straps","issues","pack","runner"].
"Purchased for a trip to Switzerland this summer. I’ve taken it out on a few long runs and it’s very comfortable and fits a lot. Great trekking pole pockets!"
"Solid pack and fit is great. Always able to fit everything i need in it. Ive used it for day long trail runs, hikes, and mountaineering. The one thing i wish the pack had is a hole the bladder tub could go through as it’s a little annoying with the roll top. But this isn’t a big issue."
"I bought this pack for big mountain adventure runs and multi-day running adventures. For a 12 hour day of running I could fit everything I needed and more! Plus the pack fit super snug so I could still send it on the downhills. I fit a rain jacket, rain pants, gloves, hat, head lamp, emergency bivy, first aid kit, 1. 5 L bladder, food for 12 hrs, two 0. 5 L flasks of electrolytes in the front pockets, a water filter, my running poles, and an 8oz can of coke in this thing and I was set! There was nothing I didn’t like about it, plus it’s cute! All my running friends have this pack because of how great it is."
"This pack is great! The 15L is perfect sized for long days or long runs, but it’s lightweight and small enough that I still take it on runs that are only a few miles or hours. Love the harness style fit, which is comfortable and secure."
"This pack is super comfy and the perfect size for short multi pitch climbs and all day hikes/runs in the mountains. Love that it comes in different sizes!"
"I am coming from the Salomon adv skin12 club. I needed something with more space to hold a bit more in the pouch for longer hikes/runs. Although this met that challenge, I wish the front had similar pocket systems as the Salomon - fitting iPhone better, as well as flasks. My flasks begin to fall inside the pockets once I start drinking more of the water. In any case, I am keeping it for its weight & ability to haul more layers. I really like the pole pockets on the sides. Works great for day hikes as well as running down. I tend to keep my phone in my hand with this bag."
"Love this pack and options for carrying my trekking poles!"
"I purchased the original Distance 15 several years ago. Even though I loved that pack it didn't fit right, I have a very short torso and the pack rubbed the top of my hip bones. The women's pack is amazing, it sits well above my hip bones and has plenty of little pockets for storage. I use this pack mostly for scrambling where I need to have good range of motion in my shoulders. It's perfect."
"Exactly what you want in a pack for fast pursuits. I used this to ski the Norwegian Birkie and it was great!"
"This pack is great: super comfortable and has everything you need and no extra bells and whistles. So far I've only used it on day hikes and on a few long trail runs and it holds up nicely. There isn't a whole lot of adjustability, so when I was running the pack moved around a bit. I ordered the smallest size and I am 5'0" and 110 lbs with a small chest. Sometimes I have to pull the chest straps all the way tight, so I wish there was one size smaller. But I think it will work great in the colder seasons when I have more layers. Can't wait to take this up some alpine routes."
| Size | Torso Circumference |
|---|---|
| S | 23.5 - 29.5 in 60 - 75 cm |
| M | 26.5 - 33.5 in 67 - 85 cm |
| L | 31.5 - 39.5 in 80 - 100 cm |
The redesigned harness system on our Distance packs reduces bunching by extending all the way to the backpanel, and incorporates Stitch-less Edge Taping technology (soft, flexible edge binding on the 4L) allowing for superior fit and comfort.
Measure circumference of torso
around LOWER RIBS.
