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Running Hydration Vest — 196 g, Breathable Mesh, Reflective, Soft Flasks or Bladder Options

Running Vest Running Hydration Vest

A light, bounce-free vest for long runs and fast hikes, with water where your hands can reach it.

$59.00 AUD

Weight: 196 g
Hydration: Flasks or bladder
Reflective: Yes

Full specification

Includes Vest only Vest + two 500 ml soft flasks Vest + 1.5 L bladder Vest + flasks + bladder

Tracked delivery Australia-wide, A$19.95 on orders from A$100 (A$9.95 under): 1–3 business days to dispatch, then 10–20 business days on the way. Order a month before your trip. Shipping
30-day returns. We pay the postage if it's faulty or not as described. Returns
Every figure on this page is the maker's own or our clearly labelled guide. No made-up lab ratings.

A 196 g running vest with a breathable mesh back, reflective strips, front bottle pockets and a bladder sleeve. Buy the vest alone or with two 500 ml soft flasks, a 1.5 L bladder, or both.

Water on your chest, not in your hand.

Best for: Trail running, fast day hikes and cycling.
Think twice if: There's room for water, snacks and a light jacket, not a full day kit. For more, take the 8 L Trail Running Pack.

196 g
Lighter than a smartphone.
Carry it your way
Front soft flasks, a back bladder, or both.
Seen at night
Reflective strips front and back.

What size pack?

Buy for the longest trip you'll do most often. A half-empty big pack carries worse than a full one the right size. This one is 5 L.

Trip	Size	What goes in it
Day walks and trail runs	10 to 30 L	Water, food, a warm layer, rain jacket, first aid
One or two nights	30 to 45 L	Add a compact bag, mat, shelter and a small cook kit
Multi-day walks	45 to 65 L	Several days of food, and room for cold-weather layers

Fit by back length
Measure from the bone at the base of your neck to the top of your hips. That, not your height, decides the size.
Frame or frameless
Frameless packs are the lightest but carry best with a light load. A frame moves heavier loads onto your hips.
Line it
Very few packs are waterproof. Put a pack liner or dry bags inside, and keep your sleeping bag in one.
Heavy things close
Pack food and water against your back, between your shoulder blades, and light, bulky gear at the bottom.

The numbers

Taken from the maker's own listing and spec cards for this exact model; anything marked our guide is ours. Where the maker doesn't publish something, the line is left out rather than guessed.

Weight	About 196 g, vest only (maker's figure)
Back	Breathable mesh; bladder sleeve
Front	Bottle pockets and phone pocket
Visibility	Reflective strips front and back
Options	Vest only; with two 500 ml soft flasks; with a 1.5 L bladder; or with both

Pairs well with

What usually goes in, or on, a pack like this.

Carbon Telescopic Pole
A featherweight carbon pole, 115 g, sold singly or as a pair.

Option
Mosquito Head Net
Mozzies, flies and midges stay on the outside.
Quick-Dry Cooling Towel
Wet it, wring it, wear it: instant cool on hot climbs.

Option
8 L Trail Running Pack
An 8 L race-style pack that carries water, poles and a jacket without bouncing.

Option

Questions

Which option should I choose?

Take the soft flasks if you run under two hours and want water at your chest. Add the bladder for long days in the heat. The vest-only option suits you if you already have flasks.

Which size fits me?

Fit is set by back length: from the bony bump at the base of your neck down to the top of your hip bones. The spec table gives the size range where the maker publishes it.

Is it waterproof?

Treat every pack as water-resistant, not waterproof: seams and zips let water in during a long day of rain. Use a pack liner or dry bags inside, and a rain cover if it has one.

When will it arrive?

We dispatch in 1–3 business days, then it's 10–20 business days on the way to Australia. There's no warehouse or shopfront in between, which is why it takes longer and costs less. If you have a trip booked, order at least four weeks before you leave. You'll get a tracking number by email when the parcel is scanned. Full details on the Shipping page.

Will my order arrive in one parcel?

Gear from the same maker usually travels together. If your order has gear from more than one maker, it can arrive in two or three parcels, sometimes a few days apart. You'll get an email with a tracking number for every parcel, so you always know what's on the way.

Will I pay duty or GST on delivery?

No. Orders under A$1,000 clear into Australia without additional duty or GST, so there's nothing to pay when your parcel arrives.

What if it isn't right?

You have 30 days from delivery to return it unused and in its packaging. If it's faulty or doesn't match what we published, we pay the return postage and refund in full. See Returns.

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Tracked delivery Australia-wideA$9.95 on orders under A$100, A$19.95 from A$100. No duty or GST to pay on delivery.
Every number publishedGrams of down and weight on every bag, the R-value wherever the maker publishes one, capacity and weight on every pot, and a note wherever the maker's figures are unclear.
30-day returnsUnused and in its packaging. We pay the postage if anything is faulty or not as described.
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