I'm so glad I bought this hydration pack. I took it out for the first time on a 17 mile run (my longest ever!) over a racerback tank top in 60-75 degree weather. I sweated profusely, as usual, but there was no chafing! This was my biggest fear with trying a vest like this, but keeping the straps tight around my sides and chest meant the shoulder straps didn't have to support much weight and the soft edge binding resulted in zero chafing, even though it was directly touching my skin in some places. The front pockets are perfectly sized for my energy gels and electrolyte tablets and the main pocket had room for a tube of sunscreen and probably a few other small things even with the 2-liter ballder full. The loops on the shoulder strap and hook on the upper chest strap held the drinking tube securely and made it way easier to sip water every mile or so than having to dig a bottle out of my flip belt (which usually resulted in me just not drinking when I should have.) I also didn't notice it making me any hotter. It's easy to add lots of ice to the 2 liter bladder and it stayed relatively cool on my back for the whole 3 hours. I definitely forgot it was there after a while.
I held off on buying a hydration vest for a long time because I was afraid of chafing and feeling extra hot. I got by with a flipbelt in training for my half marathons, but with my first full marathon training ramping up, I realized I really needed to stay hydrated better in those long runs. I researched a lot of packs and ended up buying this one because of its good reviews, minimal design, and excellent price. The bright pink was a plus for me too - my favorite color and high visibility.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with this pack and I'm feeling a lot better about all the upcoming 15-20 mile long runs before my marathon.
Product Dimensions | 11.02"W x 1.18"H |
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Strap Type | Adjustable |
Capacity | 5 Liters |
Pocket Description | Stash Pocket |
Number Of Pockets | 1 |
Manufacturer | TRIWONDER |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.26 x 12.52 x 1.26 inches |
Package Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16.93 x 11.02 x 1.18 inches |
Brand Name | TRIWONDER |
Suggested Users | mens |
Part Number | OS1513BL-N |
Size | all yards |
Skill Level | Professional |