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Tool Tip #19: The Front Pouch
By Andreas | February 11, 2008
Lucky you if you opted for a backpack with a front pouch - you will not regret your choice at the Thames Meander or the Marathon des Sables. The front pouch allows you to counterbalance the weight of your backpack so that you can run in an upright posture, rather than having to crouch forward. Naturally, you will want to put heavy things in the front pouch to maximise this effect. A bottle of water is ideal for that, since you will want to have your drink in close reach anyway.Organizing that front pouch is vital and can give you peace of mind for your race. Here is what you might want to keep in that front pouch:
- Maps and road book
- Head lamp and spare batteries
- Digital camera
- Mobile music player
- Mobile phone
- Snacks
- Isotonic drink powder or maltose sugar
- Salt tablets
- Band Aids
- Tissue paper
- Sun glasses, sand storm goggles
- Lip balm
- Extra buff
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