What volume running vest, pack or belt do I need for my race?

1 litre belt
or
Short Pockets + Hand Bottle

M's T8 Sherpa Shorts /
W's T8 Sherpa Shorts

SPIbelt

Hand Bottles

1-3 litre Vest
Short pockets or a belt should be sufficient for most runners.

Consider a small pack if you need to carry mandatory gear or want to have lots of personal items with you.

1-2 litre belt

M's T8 Sherpa Shorts /
W's T8 Sherpa Shorts

Naked Running Band

3-4 litre Vest

Salomon Active Skin 4 / 
W's Salomon Active Skin 4

2 litre Belt+

Naked Running Band

On Ultra Belt 2L
Includes a 500ml locking flask and external loops to carry poles. You may also need to carry an extra flask or bottle.

3-5 litre vest

Salomon Adv Skin 5 Set

Lightweight / Racing:

Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 3

Minimum 2 Litre Belt
We usually recommend a pack for runs this long. Only consider a belt if your gear packs down small.

Naked Running HC Band
Approx. 5L capacity and Includes a 500ml soft flask. Many ultra's will require you to carry an additional 500ml flask or bottle. Check your race.

5-8 litre Vest
Go for the bigger volume if your mandatory gear is bulky

Salomon Adv Skin 5 Set

Adidas Terrex Xperior 5L

Asics Fujitrail Vest 7L

Salomon Active Skin 8

Lightweight / Racing:

Salomon Sense Pro 6

Salomon S/Lab Ultra 10

On Ultra Vest Pro 10
This On pack has a removable water-resistant pocket making it versatile for different distances.

10-12 litre Vest

Salomon 12 Set /
W's Salomon Adv Skin 12 Set

M's Osprey Duro Pro 10 /
W's Osprey Duro Pro 10
Includes pole quiver

Lightweight / Racing:

Salomon S/Lab Ultra 10

Salomon S/Lab Ultra 12

We recommend a pack

12 litre vest

Consider adding a belt if your Miler has huge gear lists or aid stations that are few or far between, eg. UTMB.

Salomon 12 Set /
W's Salomon Adv Skin 12 Set