Is This Bag A Solution To The Run Commuting Problem?

Anyone who has ever run five or more miles to work in the morning has experienced the problem of getting your gear to the office. Somehow, you have to find a way to run with at least a laptop, plus a change of clothes and toiletries so you don’t smell up the place. Unsurprisingly, there are several high-end options out there for bags that can help you safely carry this stuff as you run. But we were looking for a solution that would set us back no more than $50.

So we tried the REI Co-Op Flash 18-Liter bag. Watch our review:

The REI Co-Op Flash 18-Liter bag only costs $39, and it is both large enough and sturdy enough to support the gear for a 5 to 10-mile run to work. It is super lightweight, and it is well-designed with an outside pocket for your phone, a decent amount of room inside for any notebooks or papers you need to carry, plus a computer sleeve to keep your laptop securely in place while you run.

As far as toiletries and hygienic essentials, this REI Dopp Kit is from the same line, and it is more than fine for holding necessities like deodorant, a toothbrush, a small tub of toothpaste and a razor.

The Dopp kit sells for $16, so even if you buy both together, you still will not be spending more than $50.