Granted, this is the only running vest I’ve used. But here are my thoughts after trying it out: - love that the cords are adjustable so even though I had to size up a little more than I wanted to, the vest still fits well and didn’t bounce. - I wore it over a sports bra and it’s was extremely comfortable and didn’t irritate me anywhere while I was running. - having a soft flask for hydration was nice compared to my running belt/clip on water bottle that I was using. - plenty of pockets for what I’m looking for. I have space for my phone with a “popwallet” attached to it, gels, the soft flask, car key, and other small items. The back does have two compartments as well that could fit a small hydration bladder. - it’s CUTE, and not heavy. While I don’t have any other vest to compare it to, I didn’t notice that it was weighing me down compared to my belt that I was using. - overall, this vest did its job and it did it WELL. I personally think it’s a great option especially if it’s your first time trying out a running vest. The only thing I’m curious about is how long this vest is going to last. It seems to be well made, but only time will tell for sure. I’m hopeful that I’ll get my money’s worth out of it, and first impressions make me believe that this is a piece of equipment that I’ll have for a good while. Read more
My wife switched to this lightweight vest from a Camelbak bladder. The included flask holds just the right amount of water. It has numerous pockets for various flashlights, car keys, headphones, and fits an iPhone. Most importantly, all the pockets are on the front so you can access everything without having to take it off. My wife used it during her long weekly runs for her half-marathon training. We were worried about the sizing but I would say it was spot on and there is enough adjustability that we can both use it. As others have noticed, it does have a smell when first unboxed but that quickly disapated. Read more
Wore this vest for my first marathon! It was super comfy overall with plenty of pockets for energy chews, electrolytes, earbuds, etc. I realized shortly before that my regular running belt wouldn’t hold enough for the entire race as a slower runner, so I was so happy to find this. Didn’t move around, easy to take on and off and adjust the size. Got sweaty in the sun underneath it but that’s to be expected. It wasn’t bothersome. My upper back was also sore the next day but that went away quickly and I packed a lot. Super happy with this! Can’t speak to the bottle as I didn’t use that but this was a great call for my marathon needs. Read more
Good points: Fits and compresses well (slightly larger than average male), doesn't bounce too much when running A lot of compartments...I'm still discovering new pockets Space for a small hydration bladder, though I haven't tried it; you could probably carry 2L total with this vest Phone (Google Pixel) can easily be slipped in/out of the back pocket and doesn't fall out when I bend to stretch Bad points: Flimsy material; one of the zipper strings broke immediately. Another broke after a month. Don't know how long the cords in the middle will hold out, but I've used it about 30 times, sometimes 20mi+, and it's still holding up. Soft flask can be annoying to get in/out, especially when your hands are frozen; I use a hard flask for the other side. The dye rubs off on your white shirts, but seems to wash away? Ribs may start to ache after a while if the vest is packed/compressed too tight Summary: I am glad I bought this thing. I can go longer distances between water sources, so it's "unlocked" a few routes for me. Phone storage is really comfortable and I think the weight distribution is better for me than the running belts which can compress the hips. It was uncomfortable at first, but after 10minutes, I got used to it. The quality of materials is questionable, but you get what you pay for. Can't really complain when you look at the competing products out there $$$!! I ran a 50k with this and the large capacity really helped load up on water/sugar between aid stations. Read more
The media could not be loaded. I was looking for a cheaper version of the Salomon ADV SKIN 5 running vest as I’m just getting into running. I was quite surprised with this vest. It is sturdy and doesn’t feel cheaply made, despite the price point. The pockets are functional and the elastic adjustments are comfortable and prevent the vest from weighing on my shoulders. Lightweight and doesn’t bounce around while I run. I have actually quite liked the hydration flask as well. I couldn’t find anything on how to clean the vest so I’ve been gently handwashing it. My brother has the Salomon and after trying on my vest, says the only noticeable difference is this vest has significantly less storage capacity than the Salomon. Otherwise, a great vest. Fit 2 water flasks and all my fueling gels for my 18 mile training run and I plan to wear it during my marathon next month. Very happy with my purchase! Read more
Great vest! Lightweight and great quality. Used it for a 5k. Lots of pockets. I could fit my iPhone. Added plus was the water bottle that was included. Fit it comfortable. You can adjust tightness in the front. Also took on a hike my dog and worked out better than a backpack. Read more
Great running vest. Very light and comfortable even with the water bladder. No leakage . I got a size small and it fits perfectly no bounce when running or sprinting. Definitely worth the buy and not expensive at all. Read more
Training for a marathon and opted to try a running vest to carry water and supplements. It's not for me. Personally, it felt very hot, and not very breathable. It didn't move around much, which was good, but it still left my ribs feeling sore after the first use. I ran a second time with it, and did not use a top under it, just a sports bra to see if it would be cooler. It felt only slightly cooler and unfortunately it rubbed on my side raw to the point of bleeding. I think it was because the seam doesn't lay flat when you have the water bottles in the pockets. Water bottle was great though. Read more
