Hydration Backpack 5.5L Running Vest Hydration Pack Water Backpack Hydration Vest Running Backpack Water Bag for Cycling Marathon Hiking

Been meaning to buy one of these for ages, with running further and further I now need to have water with me and somewhere to carry gels now that the warmer weather is on its way and I won’t be wearing a jacket. This has been great for running Half Marathons, it’s light and I don’t really hear the water moving around all that much which I did with my previous one (designed more for cycling).The back has two compartments which one of them I have used for the water bladder. Both compartments are separated by a net divider only. The bladder that came with it is brilliant and much easier to use than my previous one. This one opens at the top making it easy to fill, empty and clean. While the tube comes off at the click of a button rather than having to force pull. The tube is long but once fitted around the bag and you it actually works perfectly meaning I only have to pull it up a short way for that sip while running. I would have preferred a twist tap to the cap and pull system though, this can be a little fiddly.The back pack also has four pockets on the front, one zipped big enough for a credit card and money bit not a phone (maybe an iPhone mini). The two at the bottom great for either water bottles or energy gels and will just about hold my iPhone 12. There is another small pocket which can hold a key, these other three are not fully sealed, they have a pull cord which does the job well enough.Make sure you pull all the cords so the pack fits nicely and you wont have any issues on those longer runs.

The bad1. The pockets are a little bit small, can't get my phone in em so have to use the extra water pouches on the front. - not a major issue as the bladder on the back holds more than enough water for an armature runner like me.The inconvenient.1. The back bladder is in close contact with your actual back so the water gets warm, not really much you can do about it, its really more of a minor nit pick, could put a towel with an ice pack in between you and it as there is plenty of space in the bag but I haven't tried because it doesn't bother me that much.2. The mouth piece is a bit finicky and the suction isn't great when the bladder gets low, again, not much you can do about it. If you're struggling to get suction then pull slightly on the hose below the mouth piece and it sorts it out.The Good.1. Very light weight2. Comfortable and a good fit, can be adjusted a lot, will fit over my weight vest fine3. High viz, very important with the days getting shorter4.The bladder is of good construction and I'v had no issues with leakage or anything5. sturdy with good stitching.Tl:drits a really good product for the price and Is ideal for newer runners to more experienced long distance runners.get baking soda with it as you'll need to wash it out prior to use to avoid the plastic taste( this is common with any water bladder, can't be avoided)

Had my first run with this on the weekend and was very impressed. For a relatively cheap item (many brands are significantly more expensive) the quality of this hydration vest is great. The vest itself fits well and is nicely adjustable, although the straps did tend to loosen slightly during the run, but I did have both bottles full so you would expect that from some bouncing. In general though, the fit was great. I found the soft bottles perfect for the 2-ish hours I ran, with just enough liquid to keep everything comfortable. Just read the instructions on the side of the straw to see how to open them properly rather than treating them like a normal waterbottle.Only thing to note is my phone definitely didn't fit in the shoulder straps so had to put it in the main compartment, which did get a little sweaty by the end, but my phone has a case and screen cover so was fine after a little wipe down.I did a lot of looking at these different but similar brands and was very happy with this purchase, and would have happily paid a little more than the price I did. Well worth the purchase!

I bought this pack after seeing all the good reviews and was not disappointed! The price was so good but made me think maybe the quality might just be ok, but it’s really great. Very light, good adjustable straps so fits me (and my larger bust!) comfortably and most importantly didn’t negatively affect my running at all. No rubbing, or constant adjusting, just sits nicely and lets you get on with things. Plus the drawstring and zip pockets mean I don’t have to wear my phone armband, have a place for dog bags and dog water as well as my own drink bladder, and even with all that, it doesn’t feel like I’m carrying a big pack. Definitely worth trusting the reviews and investing :)

Used this in training on a long run in preparation for my second half-marathon. First time prepping it I found it hard to get the liquid to pull through the tube, but eventually managed and it was fine on the c.15k training run. But on the day, all set up and the liquid pulled through with my slow release energy drink all ready to go. But however hard I bit and sucked on during the race, I could not get the liquid to come through. Shall never use again. Was going for a PB but without the energy I was screwed. Shall go back to a half litre on each hip.

Having brought this as an emergency replacement for a really expensive brand , I’m really impressed by the quality and finishing touches on this one. Really comfortable , loads of pockets and very visible during darker mornings or evenings ... love it

This backpack is a true game changer. I bought it for running on the beach. Wanted something suitable for hot weather, and big enough for a towel so I could dip my feet in the water after a hot sweaty run or dip the towel in the sea and give my sweaty face a wipe 😂! This has been great! When wearing it, and running, I hardly notice it. It stays firmly in place. It holds just what I need. The 2 water bottles are enough for the distance I run. I recommend it highly!