Gear Vest, 2L (1L Bladder, 2L total cargo): Ideal for running, biking, triathlon

I’ve been using this for running. Overall I’m happy with the fit and comfort of the vest. I like that it sits high and doesn’t bounce. I like that it has pockets, but the front pockets are so big that anything in them, such as my phone, just bounces around on my chest. I like the elastic straps that snap in the front that don’t leave me feeling constricted, but they loosen as I run and I constantly have to tighten them so I’ve just knitted the ends together and that keeps it tight enough.

I love the way that this pack is so small. It contains only 1 liter of hydration in the bladder, and it is all that I need for up to 10 miles. I plan my hottest running around being able to replenish liquid by dropping a cooler or looping back to my truck every 8 to 10 miles. and 1 liter of hydration gets me there. I can also add bottles up front, but haven't needed to. The small footprint of the pack makes it cooler, and I don't want to carry more when it is so hot out.

I have only had it long enough to use it 4 times so far. I work it today for a 21 mile trail race and only had 1 issue. The chest sinch strap's would drop down on its own. Not a huge deal but we will see how it goes. No bounce and held all my necessary gear with ease.

A well made vest made for any endurance event or race. Held all my gear to include rain jacket, headlamp, 5x energy goo, 3x sports bars, half liter water bottle, and plenty of front pockets for more. There are no large compartments with zippers or Velcro to secure items in aside from the 1 liter camelback pouch provided you remove the bladder. Main issue I had during my event was that the pack's straps would loosen resulting in it sagging to the rear of my back when running. After securing the excess slack into the retaining straps built in, the issue went away and I was able to get back into my normal rhythm. It's obvious the designers put a lot of thought of what endurance runners need into this pack. Great investment!

No bounce run hike bike fits all my needs and stores my stuff easily