Nathan  Pinnacle Pro 12 L Hydration Vest - Women's

Amazing! Best hydration vest I’ve used so far! Love the adjustable sternum straps, for ladies with larger chests and smaller waists, it actually allows you to get a fit with zero bouncing and a quick pull of the straps after drinking water keeps it a perfect fit as the volume goes down. Used this for a year now, from daily runs to long hikes, and it’s held up great. Even had enough storage to hike to Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the Grand Canyon, camp overnight, and hike back out while carrying 4 liters of water plus clothes, skincare, electronics, and snacks. And the pack was comfortable the whole time. Meanwhile my friends in the group with normal backpacks were constantly uncomfortable and had to take off their backpack whenever they wanted to drink water or retrieve anything. Cannot recommend enough for the ease of retrieving stuff on the go and comfort level, which makes me opt for it even on short runs, because a vest that you forget you’re wearing is the perfect one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Im obsessed with this running vest. There are so many pockets, and it is so comfortable! It works for both smaller local runs, but also perfect for those longer trail run adventures. I was very impressed with how much I could comfortably fit for the big trips- the chest pockets fit additional water bottles, and I had space for all my snacks layers and additional electrolytes in the big pocket. At max I had almost 3L of water in there and still had room for all my snacks and layers for big day trips. With the adjusted straps, it stays in place so well, and is easily tightened as your hydration supply shrinks during the day. I took this pack across grade 3 scrambles, sliding down scree, and I barely knew it was there. I was impressed it even had loops for me to fasted my hiking poles. The fabric is light and quick wicking for sweat, and it fits snug without any bounce when running …the pretty purple color is also a bonus 🤣

I love this vest! The color is so cute and it’s comfortable. I got some compliments on the vest :) I loved all the storage and pockets. The bladder held a ton of water for my long run and didn’t need to stop to refill! Huge plus :)

Hydration was the essential key to this and the bladder kept my water colder than any other bladder I’ve tried. The best was light weight and the latches fit perfectly over my chest. The person who created this vest curated it to fit with no issues. There was minimal sloshing and the water piece was perfect for a quick sip while I was running. I also loved how many pockets there are on this vest. Sometimes my leggings do not have pockets for gels or any other objects and this had more than enough pockets and I could find everything quickly. The design of this vest is 10/10.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently purchased this hydration vest and couldn't be happier with my decision. As someone who has run multiple marathons, I usually test out new gear before race day. However, I took a chance and wore this vest for the first time during the Los Angeles marathon, and it exceeded all my expectations. The vest is incredibly comfortable, with a snug fit that doesn't chafe or bounce around. It's super light, making it feel like you're not wearing anything extra. Plus, it carries everything you need without feeling bulky. The hydration system is easy to use and kept me well-hydrated throughout the race. Highly recommend this vest to any runner looking for reliable and comfortable gear!

I’ve used this vest for several trail races and there are several features from the last version that I miss. First, the three hook and loop closure system to tighten the vest takes way more time to take off/put on than the easy buckle snap system of the last version. It gets quite annoying at aid stations when you’re trying to save some time. Second, I miss the magnetic tube holder that was so incredibly fast and convenient. Now it’s just a small plastic hook that you shove the tube under to hold during running. This gets really tough when the pocket the hook is next to is full, like with a flask. Forget about the loops on the back to hold poles…you have to dislocate your shoulders to try and get your poles in/out without taking the whole pack off. There are plenty of pockets which I like, but hate the bottommost ones as they are weirdly shaped and contents tend to shift toward the back, making it hard to get stuff out. Lastly, the new system to hook the bladder in the back is awful. I miss the quick and easy Velcro loop, even if it did fail every once in a while. Don’t get me wrong, the vest itself is well made and if you’ve never owned the last version, you may love it. For me, I will be going back to the OG.

What I love most about this new upgraded pack is the stretchy front pockets you can stuff full of soft flasks or fuel and extra gear. There's a great zipper pocket in the back that is low enough to reach and stuff and headlamp when you're done or whatever in there! The only thing I don't love about this vest is the new buckle system in the front. I have to stop and buckle it before I can run again...the old system you can run and buckle if you're trying to keep moving between aid stations or if you need to take it off to stuff a jacket in the back or something.

The Pinnacle Pro 12 Liter is a well rounded great product. I specifically enjoyed the perfect amount of storage that also meets comfort as well. I have had previous hydration packs that had ample storage space but it was difficult to run due to storage placement. The placement of the storage on this Nathan pack is sleek and was still comfortable while I do my light runs.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first running vest, and it truly is so comfortable. I liked how my phone fit in the pocket, and it felt secure while running. The adjustable straps are also easy-to-use and is a fantastic fit for every body. I definitely recommend because I was motived to perform my longest training session yet!

It’s so long! The bottom of the pack covers my whole back and literally bounces on my butt while running. No one likes that, needs to be way shorter. Front closer cords are like a shoelace material, zero stretch uncomfortable with breathing & movement.