Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Eagle Creek Pack-It Sport Review

Disclaimer:  I received Eagle Creek Pack-It Sport to enjoy and review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out Bibrave to review, find and write race reviews.



DON'T SWEAT IT!  PACK-IT!


Running stinks!  It really really stinks! 

Don't fret!  

I actually really love running.  I even sometimes dream about running.  Running clears my head.  It makes me stronger.  It makes me a better mother; a better wife; a better friend.  

However, among all of the wonderful things running gives me... it also gives me some pretty funky smells too!  I have been told to go "take a shower" once or twice!   I hate to admit it, but it's true that sometimes I smell like death after a run. 



I found this meme a while ago and I knew that I kept it for a reason.   It's funny, but true!  Sometimes,  my smell could rival a ripe skunk!  Are your nose hairs searing yet?  Can you put yourself right into that air stream of fresh skunk in the morning?  We've all been there.  

Now imagine yourself after a long race.  Reaping in the victory of that finish line.  The medal still freshly hung around your neck;  your banana in hand.   The sweet/salty mix of crusty salt on your face from your sweat.   Don't forget your wet, sweaty clothes.  They can be just gross!  P-U!  



At my race a few weekends ago, my clothes went directly into the Pack-It bag! 

After I run a longer distance,  I am wet with sweat from my head to my toes.  Sounds adorable guys, right?!  WRONG!  

Before I found my Eagle Creek Pack-It,  I'd toss my clothes in an airtight bag and hope to not gag when I got home to throw them in the wash.  Don't even get me started for a destination race.  What DO you do with your clothes that you can't wash in your suitcase?  

In the past,  I have taken the hotel bags that hang in the closet for dirty clothes.  You can't miss them, they are usually labeled LAUNDRY.   I've even brought ziplock bags with me on vacation for my stinky clothes.  However, the problem with these bags is that they are not breathable and my clothes stay wet.  How gross!  But, I no longer have that problem.    

Eagle Creek Pack-It to the rescue! 

Eagle Creek has "Gear That Gets Rocked and Keeps On Rolling."  I am loving this bag.  It even comes with a separate bag for my shoes!  The shoe bag zips closed and fits up to a Mens Size 13!  It's perfect for packing my shoes away from all of my other clothes!   My dirty, smelly shoes can be packed right next to my clean clothes and there is no smelly transfer! 

Here are some specifics on this great bag! 

  • Antimicrobial
  • Odor controlling
  • Water Repellant
  • Machine-Washable
  • Ultra-light
  • Packable
  • Compact
  • Breathable
  • Separator to put clean clothes on one side and dirty on the other



The bag comes in 4 great colors and is a reasonable $40.  But, if you use code 'SPORT15' you get 15% off any order!  Make sure you check out the entire Eagle Creek website because they know gear!  They have everything from luggage and duffel bags to backpacks and travel accessories!  I'm sure you'll find something you love.

Don't forget to tune into our #bibchat on Twitter this Tuesday, April 25th, 8PM CST.  You could win your very own Eagle Creek Pack-It sport!   







24 comments:

  1. I would love to try this product - it's perfect for racecations!

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  2. Totally looking into getting one of these. Going to run a race in Nashville at the end of this month and I was wondering what I was going to do about the stinky race clothes for the long drive back home.

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    1. Are you running the Rock n Roll! I was seriously considering that trip as well! So jealous! Good luck! I decided on a race in Colorado the week after! :) Have fun!

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  3. Now you know why I shower in my running clothes! Rinses them before I throw them in the wash!

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  4. I have these and I will not travel without them. They're such a great way to keep running stuff together and away from my "civilian" clothes.

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  5. I really need to look into this stuff. I've heard amazing things!

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  6. I have seen these and they look like a must-have....(ahem) some of us have destination races happening in June.... ;-)

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  7. That bag is so smart for races when you're traveling! That way you don't have your stinky running gear right next to your clean clothes in your suitcase.

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  8. This sounds great! My clothes always smell so bad after a race, and when they are mixed in with my husband's clothes too..ugh. So gross.

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    1. My master bathroom tub is a constant sweaty clothes drying rack!

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  9. I LOVE my Eagle Creek! I use it for every trip, regardless of if I'm taking running clothes/shoes.

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    1. I bet you could pack lots of things in it - even toiletries!

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  10. Those would be great for travel and for a Ragnar race

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    1. I like that it's bright too! That way, not easily misplaced.

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  11. I have a couple of these and love them! A must have for race travel!

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  12. That sounds like a neat product. I could use it to get my gym clothes home every day.

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