{"title":"Hydration Packs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow a hydration pack works on the move\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hydration pack lets you drink without stopping. On the styles that hold a bladder, the tube runs over your shoulder to a clip on your chest, and most packs here are cut like a running vest so the load spreads across your shoulders and ribs instead of bouncing behind you. For a longer bushwalk with a jacket and lunch, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daypack\"\u003ea day pack\u003c\/a\u003e gives you more room, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/backpacks\"\u003eour backpacks\u003c\/a\u003e go bigger again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBladder or soft flasks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome vests come with a hydration bladder already in its internal sleeve, ready to fill, and one has a two-litre bladder with a bite valve and slide closure. The women's vest is sold with or without the bladder, handy if you already own a reservoir you like. Other styles carry soft flasks in the chest pockets so you can drink without twisting round, and one comes with a soft flask included. After each outing, empty the bladder and hang it open to dry, so the next fill tastes of water and not of last week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and airflow for hot runs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vest that bounces gets old fast. Twin sternum straps that adjust separately hold it tight, and mesh panels or a honeycomb back let air move while you work. In summer heat that airflow counts for more than an extra pocket. Several packs add reflective cord or strips that catch car headlights, worth having for a pre-dawn run or a ride home at dusk on an unlit road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShells are mostly water-repellent nylon that sheds drizzle, with tougher Oxford fabric on a couple of styles built to take scrapes on rock. Storage runs from about five to eight litres, enough for a phone and a light layer. You'll also find insulated bottles here, plus a two-litre stainless steel flask for long days at camp. When it all has to go in the car for a race weekend, pack it into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duffle-bag\"\u003ea duffle bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"running-hydration-vest","title":"Running hydration vest","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e This running hydration vest comes with or without the bladder, both on the same page, so you can keep the reservoir you already run with.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wide mesh straps on a vest cut spread the harness across the chest rather than digging into two narrow points.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The ultralight polyester resists abrasion, so it can be thrown in a boot wet every weekend and come back out intact.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bungee lacing over the main pocket holds a shell on the outside and pulls the load flat against your back.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A hose port at the collar brings the drinking tube out at the top of the panel and forward over the shoulder, so you can drink without breaking stride.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRunning hydration vest with or without the bladder\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small vest pack earns its place on the days a rucksack is too much: a couple of hours on a bush track, a summer hill walk, a festival where the water taps are a long way apart. This vest holds everything in a narrow panel between the shoulder blades, with mesh straps that sit wide across the chest and a bungee over the front to strap down a jacket. Polyester dries quickly, which counts when kit rarely gets a proper airing between outings. Take it with the hydration bladder if you are starting from scratch, or without if you already run one you trust. Cut unisex, and light enough that you notice the water rather than the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/light-up-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eLight up hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-for-runners\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack for runners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-with-phone-pocket\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack with phone pocket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Without","offer_id":66278182191453,"sku":"FLM-10786793619783-Black-Without","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ With","offer_id":66278182224221,"sku":"FLM-10786793619783-Black-With","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ Without","offer_id":66278182256989,"sku":"FLM-10786793619783-Purple-Without","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ With","offer_id":66278182289757,"sku":"FLM-10786793619783-Purple-With","price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-05-06T233912.949.png?v=1792568291"},{"product_id":"running-hydration-pack","title":"Running hydration pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e This running hydration pack weighs 220 g empty, which leaves the bladder as the only real load you add.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The water-repellent fabric lets a passing shower run off, and the breathable build still moves air against your back.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Reflective print on both faces, with graphics and shoulder tabs that light up under headlights on a dusk ride home.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e With a slim panel and mesh straps, the pack moves with your shoulders on a descent instead of rolling side to side.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Front zip pocket for keys, phone and a gel within reach, in black, grey or red.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRunning hydration pack for the hill\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 220 g pack is the difference between kit you take and kit you leave in the car. This pack holds a bladder and a day of odds and ends in a slim panel between the shoulder blades, with mesh straps, a chest strap and a waist strap to stop it moving when the ground turns rough. The water-repellent fabric matters on the hill, because the weather can change between the car park and the ridge, and the polyester lining wipes out when you get home. Reflective print runs down both faces, which is worth having on an unlit road. Hillwalking, cycling and a fast few hours in the bush all suit it, and the black, grey and red versions carry the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278272237917,"sku":"FLM-10779668054343-Black","price":91.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":66278272270685,"sku":"FLM-10779668054343-Gray","price":91.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":66278272303453,"sku":"FLM-10779668054343-Red","price":91.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/SKU_01.jpg?v=1792568420"},{"product_id":"hydration-pack-with-bladder","title":"Hydration pack with bladder","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e This hydration pack with bladder uses the same tight Oxford weave for shell and lining, with no thin mesh liner to split under a full bladder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Breathable Oxford weave, so your back is not pressed against a sheet of plastic for a whole day in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The filler cap comes through the top panel for refilling without unpacking, and the drink tube runs down a webbing keeper on the front.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Four D-ring attachment points down the body take a tube clip or a light, and a drain grommet in the base lets a spill run out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Unisex, in a flat, non-reflective army green, with quick-release buckles on both shoulder straps and the lower webbing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSlim hydration pack with bladder in army green\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWet, muddy ground is hard on kit, and a carrier that soaks through is dead weight by lunchtime. This hydration pack with bladder keeps a narrow shape that sits under a chest rig or over a jacket rather than fighting either, with the filler cap through the top panel and the tube clipped to the front webbing. Oxford fabric on both faces hoses down at the end of the day and dries without going stiff, while the grommet in the base lets a spill drain away instead of sitting in the bottom. Quick-release buckles mean you can hand it to a cadet one weekend and wear it yourself the next. Army green, flat and non-reflective, and equally at home on a hillwalk or a night ride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66278272336221,"sku":"FLM-10779879145799","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-02T222656.423.png?v=1792568421"},{"product_id":"lightweight-hydration-pack","title":"Lightweight hydration pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e This lightweight hydration pack weighs 170 g empty, so almost everything you feel on your back is the water and food you chose to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A slim 5 litre body holds a bladder, a rain jacket and lunch close and does not sway on a rocky descent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A hose clip at the shoulder keeps the drinking tube at your chest, so you drink without stopping on scrambly ground.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Curved, load-reducing straps on a honeycomb mesh harness stop a light pack turning into a rub spot by the second hour under a rain jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Keys and a phone sit in a zip pocket on the flank, away from the bladder, with a pull big enough to find in gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLightweight hydration pack for a full day on the hill\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA hundred and seventy grams is the whole point of this lightweight hydration pack. Five litres carries a bladder, a rain jacket and lunch, and nothing about it asks to be noticed while you walk. The honeycomb mesh harness sits against your shirt rather than pressing into it, the curved straps hold the load through a scramble, and the waist strap keeps the pack still on a steep descent. Reflective cord across the front helps on a late finish, and the same size works for a mountaineering approach or a bike commute. Nylon shell over a polyester lining, so anything that must stay dry goes in a liner bag inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278272368989,"sku":"FLM-10779813347655-Black","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":66278272401757,"sku":"FLM-10779813347655-Green","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":66278272434525,"sku":"FLM-10779813347655-Blue","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":66278272467293,"sku":"FLM-10779813347655-Orange","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":66278272500061,"sku":"FLM-10779813347655-Light-Blue","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":66278272532829,"sku":"FLM-10779813347655-Gray","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/SKU_01_be03fd3e-cd26-4883-b710-3bab87f72f53.jpg?v=1792568421"},{"product_id":"marathon-hydration-pack","title":"Marathon hydration pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Two flask pockets sit within reach on the chest of this marathon hydration pack, and you drink without stopping or twisting round to a back bladder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Silver reflective strips across the chest pockets and over the shoulders catch headlights on an early Sunday long run.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Panels of abrasion-resistant nylon rub against a jacket run after run and hold up through a full marathon block.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A vest cut with room for a jacket, food and a phone, pulled flat by the bungee lacing and side straps.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The honeycomb mesh harness is open weave where it sits against your shirt, so heat leaves your back instead of building up under the pack.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMarathon hydration pack with fluid on the chest\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarathon training means a long run every Sunday in weather nobody would choose. This marathon hydration pack is built as a vest, so your fluid rides on the chest where a hand can reach it and the mesh back panel keeps the load off your spine as the kilometres stack up. It holds a jacket, food and a phone, and the bungee lacing pulls it all in so nothing sways when you drop down a hill. Abrasion-resistant nylon over a polyester lining takes the rub of a shoulder strap week after week and dries overnight on a radiator. It carries just as well on a bush hike or a weekend on the bike, so it does not sit in a cupboard between race blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cycling-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCycling hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiking-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHiking hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/backpack-with-hydration-bladder\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBackpack with hydration bladder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278272565597,"sku":"FLM-10779926856007-Black","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":66278272598365,"sku":"FLM-10779926856007-Gray","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":66278272631133,"sku":"FLM-10779926856007-Red","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-02T225701.515.png?v=1792568422"},{"product_id":"hydration-pack-with-phone-pocket","title":"Hydration pack with phone pocket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHydration pack with phone pocket and mesh back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hydration pack with phone pocket keeps your phone in a zipped front pocket and a bottle in the bungee pocket opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMesh panels across both shoulders and the entire back move air where kit soaks first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nTwo sternum straps, top and bottom of the chest, adjust separately with quick-release buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nA 32.5cm vest body in nylon over a breathable lining that sits close without flapping at pace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBottle pocket with bungee on the left, zipped phone pocket on the right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReflective strips on both front straps for early starts and dusk finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trail-running-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eTrail running hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-running-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack running vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278272663901,"sku":"FLM-10779964244295-Black","price":66.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":66278272696669,"sku":"FLM-10779964244295-Grey","price":66.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-02T234354.437.png?v=1792568424"},{"product_id":"trail-running-hydration-pack","title":"Trail running hydration pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e This trail running hydration pack holds 8 litres and expands, staying tight and quiet at marathon pace, then opening out when a soaked jacket has to go in at the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The reflective front lash cord and tabs down both flanks put you back in a driver's headlights on an unlit road.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Light rain runs off the water-repellent finish on the breathable nylon, while the mesh harness lets your back breathe on a long steady effort.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The load-reducing straps are curved, spreading the weight along a shaped line over the shoulder rather than digging into one point late in a long run.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A phone, keys and gels sit in the zipped lid pocket and side pockets instead of rolling about against the bladder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTrail running hydration pack for two to four hour efforts\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo to four hours out is where eight litres earns its place, enough for a bladder, a shell and food, small enough to sit still at a steady pace. The pack holds the body close to your back and expands when you need it, with a zip pocket on the lid for a phone and gels. Early starts and late finishes often mean running in the dark, and the reflective cord and side tabs earn their keep on roads with no footpath. The mesh harness and the curved straps carry the weight along the shoulder rather than at one point, and the waist strap kills the bounce on a long descent. Ultralight nylon keeps the empty weight down, so what you feel on your back is the water you chose to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-running-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack running vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marathon-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMarathon hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cycling-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCycling hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278272729437,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Black","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":66278272762205,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Green","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":66278272794973,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Red","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":66278272827741,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Orange","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":66278272860509,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Blue","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":66278272893277,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Gray","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Gray","offer_id":66278272926045,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Light-Gray","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black with White","offer_id":66278272958813,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Black-with-White","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":66278272991581,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Yellow","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":66278273024349,"sku":"FLM-10779977646407-Light-Blue","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/SKU_01_2cd24e48-e962-48f7-91e6-2802bc344ffc.jpg?v=1792568424"},{"product_id":"cycling-hydration-pack","title":"Cycling hydration pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e At 170 g and 5 litres, this cycling hydration pack is light enough to forget and small enough that it does not shift when you get out of the saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Water-repellent, breathable nylon that lets a light shower on the ride home run off while your back keeps breathing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The reflective lacing across the body holds a shell flat against the pack and picks up headlights on a country road.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A separate zipped compartment in the base for a multi-tool, a tube or a wallet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Seven colour-block finishes to pick from, in glaze orange, emerald green, cloud white, noble black, ice pink, sky grey and mint green.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCycling hydration pack for rides and fast walks\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive litres covers two hours of water, a shell and a phone, which is the shape of most weekday rides and summer evening walks. The pack weighs 170 g before you fill it, so what you feel on your back is the water rather than the pack. Mesh side panels sit against the ribs and the reflective lacing pulls the load flat when you are down on the bars. Nylon outer, polyester lining, both quick to dry after a wet ride, and the zipped compartment along the base keeps a greasy multi-tool away from your spare layer. The colour-block finishes give drivers something to pick out on an unlit lane, which black-on-black cycling kit rarely does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiking-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHiking hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/backpack-with-hydration-bladder\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBackpack with hydration bladder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/running-hydration-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eRunning hydration vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":66278273057117,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-Orange","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":66278273089885,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-Green","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":66278273122653,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-White","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278273155421,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-Black","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":66278273188189,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-Pink","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":66278273220957,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-Gray","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Green","offer_id":66278273253725,"sku":"FLM-10780654993735-Light-Green","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/SKU_01_6938924e-e5c8-4a58-9b8c-df2e03ec89a9.jpg?v=1792568424"},{"product_id":"hydration-pack-for-runners","title":"Hydration pack for runners","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adjustable webbing with side buckles pulls this hydration pack for runners in at chest and waist, holding it tight so nothing bounces when you drop into a run.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The shoulder straps curve to follow the collarbone rather than cut across it, with open mesh panels either side for air.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Drizzle beads and runs off the water-repellent nylon shell instead of soaking into the spare layer you are carrying.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Abrasion-resistant enough to be dragged past gorse and bramble, then squashes flat into a gear bag for the drive home.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Reflective stripes across the lower panel, in black or blue.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBounce-free hydration pack for runners\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA run rarely gets a settled forecast, and twenty minutes of drizzle is enough to soak a plain mesh vest through to the layer underneath. This hydration pack for runners puts a water-repellent nylon shell over the load and keeps the harness open mesh, so the rain runs off while your back still gets air. The chest and waist webbing pull it in until nothing moves, which matters most on a steep descent through the bush. The body takes a bladder, a shell jacket and a day's food with both hands free, and the front bungee holds a jacket you have peeled off mid climb. The polyester lining wipes clean after a muddy weekend instead of holding the smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-with-phone-pocket\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack with phone pocket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trail-running-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eTrail running hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278273515869,"sku":"FLM-10780680880455-Black","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":66278273548637,"sku":"FLM-10780680880455-Blue","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-03T175021.461.png?v=1792568425"},{"product_id":"hydration-pack-running-vest","title":"Hydration pack running vest","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e This hydration pack running vest spreads 8 litres across the shoulders and ribs instead of letting the load swing behind you on a downhill.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The reflective cord laced across the body throws light back at headlights on an unlit road before sunrise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Breathable mesh panels move air down both sides while you work, and you arrive at the office without a soaked back.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A nylon shell over a polyester lining, light enough to fold into a desk drawer until the next run.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A card, a key and a gel ride in the zipped pocket across the front panel, clear of the bladder, and come out without opening the main body.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHydration pack running vest that sits flat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eDark mornings and wet pavements punish any pack that bounces, which is why this hydration pack running vest wraps round the ribs like a vest rather than hanging off the shoulders. The 8 litre body is held in by a reflective cord, with mesh panels down each side to move air while you push the pace. Nylon outer, polyester lining, both light enough that the pack disappears once a bladder and a shell are inside. Side pockets take a phone or a gel without you breaking stride to dig for them. Pull the cords in and the load stops moving, let them out and there is room for a change of clothes for the office. The reflective detail earns its place on unlit roads in the darker months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marathon-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eMarathon hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cycling-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCycling hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiking-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHiking hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278274072925,"sku":"FLM-10780718170439-Black","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":66278274105693,"sku":"FLM-10780718170439-White","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-03T181355.977.png?v=1792568426"},{"product_id":"light-up-hydration-pack","title":"Light up hydration pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight up hydration pack for running\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nA six-litre light up hydration pack that carries a layer, food and kit close to the body without bounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nComes with a 500ml soft flask that sits in the front pocket and collapses down as you drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nThree clip-on LED lights in front and rear slots keep you visible on unlit lanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBreathable perforated panels move air through the weave, with a water-repellent outer to shed drizzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nQuick-release chest and side clips with 4 to 12cm of adjustment lock the vest down before you set off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-for-runners\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack for runners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-with-phone-pocket\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack with phone pocket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydration-pack-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eHydration pack vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66278274138461,"sku":"FLM-10780867821895","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-05-03T191838.344.png?v=1792568427"},{"product_id":"hiking-hydration-pack","title":"Hiking hydration pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Padded, mesh-faced air-cushion shoulder straps keep a loaded hiking hydration pack off the collarbone on a full day out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Abrasion-resistant Oxford fabric, a heavier weave than the thin nylon most light packs use, takes scrapes on rock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e With the waist belt and sternum buckle done up, the load stays put when you scramble instead of swinging off your shoulders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e There's a reflective strip on the base panel to catch a headlight on the road walk back to the car.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Buckled compression webbing down each flank pulls a half-full pack in tight, so the load stops rolling about behind you.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHiking hydration pack with cushioned straps and Oxford fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOxford fabric and cushioned straps make this the heavier-duty carrier in the range, better suited to a full day on the hill than to fast road runs. The pack takes a bladder plus food and a spare layer under 20 litres, with a separate zipped compartment on the front panel for the things you want at hand. The air-cushion straps spread weight across the shoulders, and the waist belt with its sternum buckle stops the pack shifting when you go hands-on over rock. That tight Oxford weave shrugs off the scrapes that come with scrambling in rocky country, and the reflective strip along the base helps on the walk out. Unisex, and light enough to double as a commuting pack across town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/backpack-with-hydration-bladder\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eBackpack with hydration bladder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/running-hydration-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eRunning hydration vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/light-up-hydration-pack\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eLight up hydration pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aussie Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":66278274171229,"sku":"FLM-10780938895687-Black","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":66278274203997,"sku":"FLM-10780938895687-Green","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":66278274236765,"sku":"FLM-10780938895687-Blue","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":66278274269533,"sku":"FLM-10780938895687-Orange","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Blue","offer_id":66278274302301,"sku":"FLM-10780938895687-Dark-Blue","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":66278274335069,"sku":"FLM-10780938895687-Light-Blue","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/7114\/4797\/files\/SKU_01_4733b814-38ba-450b-badd-ffc29e1fdfd3.jpg?v=1792568428"},{"product_id":"backpack-with-hydration-bladder","title":"Backpack with hydration bladder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBackpack with hydration bladder for running and walking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis backpack with hydration bladder carries a two-litre reservoir plus a layer and food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nComes with a two-litre bladder, bite valve and slide closure already fitted, ready to fill on the first outing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nThe tube routes over the shoulder, and an outlet and hose clip keep the bite valve to hand without reaching round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n210g ripstop shell in water-repellent nylon over a polyester lining, at 25 x 39 x 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nVentilated mesh over foam on the back panel absorbs shock and damps the load on hard ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFive to ten litres of room for a layer, food and kit alongside the reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ms-also\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #dcd6c8;background:#faf9f6\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#17170f\"\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/running-hydration-vest\" style=\"color:#3d3d31;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eRunning hydration vest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/light-up-hydration-pack\" 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