How to Choose a Running Hydration Vest

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Designed to minimize bouncing whether you're running around town, hitting the trails or racing an ultra, The North Face Sunriser Run hydration vest gives you a convenient spot for your run essentials.
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View the The North Face Sunriser Product LineView all The North Face Running Hydration Vests| Best Use | Trail Running |
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| Gear Capacity (L) | 8 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 488 cubic inches |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Reservoir Included | No |
| Bottle(s) Included | 2 bottles |
| Liquid Capacity (L) | 1 liter |
| Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 33.8 fluid ounces |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 5 + main compartment |
| Weight | 9 ounces |
| Material(s) | Vest harness: 150-denier polyester air mesh; pockets: 180 g/m2 85% nylon/15% elastane mesh; backpack: 70-denier ripstop nylon |
| Fits Chest | Unavailable |
| BPA Free | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Absolute 10/10 vest. I was on the fence between a couple and I'm glad I went with this one. Pockets are very stretchy and secure and bottles very easy to get out and back in even when wearing the vest and even running off from the aid station haha. Zipped phone pocket fits my small iphone 12 mini but would probably not fit one of the newer jumbo phones. I fit 4 gu packs in the stretchy non-zipped pockets and they were extremely secure. The main pocket is surprisingly spacious, fits my waterproof and emergency blanket, and doesn't bounce around at all. A word on sizing: I am a medium in almost all things (5'4" ~62kg small-ish bust) and I got the S/XS and have to cinch it ALL the way. I tried on a medium and it was way too big.
This is my first trail running hydration vest. What sold me on this one was the mesh sides…I live in the hot, humid south. I was between a S and a M, and decided to go with the S. It fits great over a tank but will be too small over a jacket. The vest comes up higher at the back of the neck that what I see on other vests, but surprisingly it is not hot or uncomfortable. On my first 6 miler with this vest, I was so grateful for the hydration.
The chest strap broke on my first run with the vest. The stitching on the small straps that hold the clips was fraying and minimal. I had to restitch it and reinforce the other one. Other wise the vest is nice. I won't return it because I was able to fix it myself.
Used it for 3 long runs and a trail race. I loved the way it fits. Easy to store things and use them during the activity. No chaffing or inconvenience l. High quality andcwell designed. I would definitely recommend this vest.
the hydrapak softflasks that come with make the water taste like the worst plastic no matter how i clean them