Welcome to the Men’s Running Awards 2017 – Accessory Product of the Year.
Over the past few months, a team of independent testers have been putting a number of nominated products through their paces. To find out what ranked as the best in each category, see the results below!
Running Backpack
Running backpacks can serve a number of purposes, but whether you want a barely-there bit of kit for long-distance runs, or a pack with a large capacity for your run-commute, a running backpack should offer bounce-free comfort and easy adjustability.
Best in Category & Editor’s Choice – Osprey Talon 11
“VERY FUNCTIONAL AND DURABLE, WITH ZIPS AND POCKETS ALL IN THE RIGHT PLACES!” – CHARLIE SHARPE
£75 || www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en
Best Value – Karrimor X Lite 8L Running Backpack
“I WEAR THIS ON MY RUN TO WORK – AT 8L, IT’S PLENTY BIG ENOUGH FOR A CHANGE OF CLOTHES, AND BOUNCE IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM” – ISAAC
£17.99 || www.karrimor.com
Running Accessory
As runners, we’re often talking about the importance of our shoes and baselayers, but less glamorous items like socks and additional accessories can get overlooked. These added extras, however, are equally important to your running comfort. These categories pay homage to those little pieces of kit that don’t always get the attention they deserve.
Best in Category & Best Value – ODLO FAST & LIGHT VISOR CAP
“A GREAT CAP THAT’S COMFORTABLE TO WEAR EVEN AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS OF RUNNING” – CHRIS MILLINGTON
£16 || www.odlo.com
Editor’s Choice – LEDCO LEDLENSER MH10
“EASILY ADJUSTABLE AND BOUNCE-FREE WHEN RUNNING. THE BEAM’S GOT AN IMPRESSIVE REACH AND THE HEADTORCH FEELS WELL PUT TOGETHER IN GENERAL” – ISAAC
£90 || www.ledlenser.com/en