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Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest

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Item # 850205

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The Nathan Human Propulsion Laboratories (HPL) #020 Race hydration vest is engineered to keep you hydrated without slowing you down.

Harness moves in harmony with your shoulder and upper-back movements, reducing wasted energy
Mesh shoulder straps and back panel channel air across your skin and wick moisture away to improve overall comfort
Insulated reservoir compartment zips open and provides quick, easy access to 2-liter reservoir (included)
Bite Me™ valve is bent at a 90° angle; can be easily shut off with a quick twist
Dual front pockets include one that's zippered to secure keys, ID or cash while the other stashes energy gels in a stretchy mesh pocket
2 zippered rear compartments organize additional items

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Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest Customer Reviews

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Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest

4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Stable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Running (4)

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Jun

2013

3.0

Not the best, but still good

By richc06

from Highland Michigan

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Refill
Large Capacity
Stable

Cons

Poor Construction

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Running

Comments about Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest:

I run long distances on rural trails and needed a hydration pack I didn't have to remove to axis the pockets. This one is good, but not great. Don't get me wrong, I use and recommend most Nathan products. This Hydration vest dose serve its purpose for me, I'm just not too impressed with the valve design, I find difficult to suck out the water. The vest design is great and the pockets are convenient, I just expected a little more for the money.

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May

2013

4.0

My hikes and runs are so much easier now

By renee v

from orange, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Large Capacity

Cons

Low water flow

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Running

Comments about Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest:

I really like this hydration pack because it fits snuggly and comfortably without sliding around. The side pockets are easy to get to and are the perfect size for a cell phone, small wallet case, doggy bags and other small items. Wearing this is so much easier than carrying everything I need when I leave the house for a hike or run. The only thing I don't like is the low water flow but I think that's because I'm accustomed to larger Camelbak mouthpieces.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Good Quality, Reasonable Price

By clark17357

from San Diego, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Water Flow
Highly Adjustable
Plentiful Storage
Stable

Cons

Bladder Difficult To Fill

Best Uses

Running

Comments about Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest:

I use this product for runs requiring more hydration than a 22 ounce handheld bottle. This is my first hydration vest and I did not think it possible that it could provide hydration in a stable platform. I was plesantly surprised. Set up took a couple of runs to get the adjustments just so. Plenty of storage space for two gel flasks, a cell phone and more. The bladder is needlessly difficult to fill and would be a nuisance in a race where you needed to refill it in a hurry. Even when full, the weight is distributed perfectly and you soon forget you have it on. The vest is ventilated and did not make me hot. I installed a second front strap about 5 inches above the factory strap to prevent the (in my case) left shoulder strap from slipping too far to the edge of my shoulder. I am 5'11" and 160 pounds and it fits me well. I had plenty of excess strap length so it can accomodate larger body types as well. All in all, a great product for the price.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Best running pack!

By StoneCairn

from Prescott, Arizona

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Refill
Highly Adjustable
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
Running

Comments about Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest:

Great running pack! I have wide shoulders for a women and decided to give this model a try over the women's specific. Felt AMAZING! Honestly didn't feel it move/bounce/anything - I would highly recommend this pack to anyone doing long trail runs where water stops are infrequent.