running backpack for petite women

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flanker Apr 2012 8:02pm, 29 Apr 2012 13,788 posts	0 flanker I'd recommend you look at the OMM 10l. It fits my petit women well :-). And is far smaller than 10l would suggest.
catrina Apr 2012 8:23pm, 29 Apr 2012 135 posts	0 catrina The OMM ones are 'unisex', which put me off. Are the OMM and Osprey adjustable so that if you don't fill it up, it's not bouncing around?
LorraineS Apr 2012 8:50pm, 29 Apr 2012 31,854 posts	0 LorraineS I'm another one that has an XA20, I have a damaged shoulder from years of playing volleyball and it sits nicely on my shoulder - would recommend at least trying one on in a shop
KinkyS Apr 2012 9:02pm, 29 Apr 2012 16,699 posts	0 KinkyS Petite women flanker? How many do you have?! I'm 5 foot 2ish and under 8 stone and my OMM 10L fits me really well (although i do have all the straps as short as they will go), it doesn't seem to matter that it is unisex.
eL Bee! Apr 2012 9:09pm, 29 Apr 2012 17,700 posts	0 eL Bee! The OMM Last Drop 10L is a great little pack faster-feet.com
lady alton Apr 2012 9:12pm, 29 Apr 2012 684 posts	0 lady alton I have a Wink backpack which is female specific and fits me really nicely (I'm 5ft 4 so quite short) it does up like a waistcoat and is really comfortable!
Velociraptor Apr 2012 9:12pm, 29 Apr 2012 20,182 posts	0 Velociraptor I'm on my second Salomon XA20 and would highly recommend it. I'm about your size, catrina
Red Squirrel Apr 2012 9:46pm, 29 Apr 2012 773 posts	0 Red Squirrel The Osprey is adjustable. Chap in the shop did it for me first time, as there are a few bits you can pull in for fit. Not sure how far you're running to/from work, but I would suggest taking out the bladder and putting your work clothes in the main bit - there are other pockets for 'phone, keys etc. You could then stash a water bottle in the back holder bit. It's quite small (carries a 3L bladder), so I think you could only fit trousers, top and underwear in. Could you leave shoes and a jacket at work?
catrina Apr 2012 7:18pm, 30 Apr 2012 136 posts	0 catrina Hmm, RS - that might be a little small for me after all. Today I was able to stuff a dress and cardigan rolled up, my lunch and a pair of flats into my backpack. I was surprised that it was not as heavy as I would have thought, but on the way home I struggled to zip it up because I had an extra shirt from my morning run and my gloves. It's 5.3 miles each way. I don't need to bring water with me. I will probably leave a couple of pairs of shoes at work. Summer is much better - winter is a struggle with heavier clothes! Totally different q - I was about 2 minutes slower than I normally am over 5 minutes. Is that normal? I'm still recovering from a marathon, so I can't tell if I'm stiff still or it's the load on my back.
catrina Apr 2012 7:18pm, 30 Apr 2012 137 posts	0 catrina miles