Azarxis Hydration Running Vest Backpack Pack 5L 5.5L for Women and Men Jogging Trail Race Marathon Cycling Hiking
J**A
Best running hydration pack for the price
I just received this hydration pack, I am training for a marathon and I also run sparring races, this pack is perfect!Pros:-It has mesh to help with air circulation, great when your sweaty!- you can fit a 2L hydration pack in the backpack-2 small water bottle scan fit in the front- if you don’t want to put the water bottles it prefect to keep your goo or snacks or cell phone- has two adjustable clips that go around the front of your chest which helps prevent the pack from slipping off my shoulders- adjustable straps- I really like that they have 3 different buying options with this pack depending on your need, which is amazing- zipper in front on the strap where you can put your valuables, I put my car keys there.Cons: haven’t found any cons yet!As you see you can’t go wrong with this hydration pack.
C**R
Good Vest Poor Hydration Pack
Very happy with the vest. It's light weight, has a ton of pockets and fits me well (5'10", 39" Chest, Male). The zippered pocket is too small for any of today's premium phones, but I have found that using one of the soft water bottle mesh pouches with an elastic drawstring on it works perfect for holding my phone. I am able to get it in an out of the pocket easily w/o fearing that it might fall out.I got the model with the hydration pack and it is not the greatest with 2 things really holding it back:1) Resealing the bag after filling it up is a pain. The plastic is thin and wants to bunch when trying to pass it through the channel of slide closer (that's probably not the right name for it).2) The valve is terrible. In order to get water to pass through you have to slide the valve up and it is not the easiest thing to tell if you have while running (and even when not). Then the soft plastic nipple like part is difficult to use as well. I cut the old one off and put in a bite valve from my Osprey hydration pack and it is so much better. If you get the hydration pack, I highly recommend getting the valve for (as of this writing) $6: https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Tapa-v%C3%A1lvula-mordida-hidr%C3%A1ulica/dp/B01LXGGUEP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=osprey+hydration+pack+parts&qid=1595208658&sa-no-redirect=1&sr=8-4&pldnSite=1
C**E
Flap that Covers Back Zipper = Heaven for Long Hair
Bought this purely as a hiking backpack. I have hair past my belly button that I braid when I workout. I've purchased three other similar bags--from expensive to cheap. Because my ponytail/braid is so long, with the other 3 models my hair would get tangled in the zipper pulls on the back of the bag (not the actual zipper, but the loop where the zipper pull attaches to the zipper's joining mech). This model has a flap of material that covers the zipper on the back, so my hair doesn't get tangled.Aside from that, it has loads of space and several compartments. I can stuff a bottle of water in one of the front pockets and put my smart phone in the other. Highly recommend, especially if you have long hair that gets tangled in zipper hardware.
L**.
Super comfy, good value
I took this vest on a 3.5 mile trail run this morning. The vest is light weight and adjustable which made it very easy to get a secure fit. The design allows full body motion without interference. It sits higher on the back so that weight is more evenly distributed and does not hinder the lower back movement. The vest has several pockets to carry your phone, keys, lip balm, nutrition or anything else you may need. This vest is a good value.I will update my post when I log a few more miles with it.Update: Now that I have had this vest for a few months and have logged over 100 miles, I stand by my initial post. I have washed the vest several times and still looks new.
D**2
Women - Take the time to mess with the adjustments
I bought this vest specifically for mountain biking. I already have a bladder I like so I only got the vest. Having exercise induced asthma, I needed a vest with a front pocket to easily access my inhaler. This has plenty of front pockets that fit my phone, ID, key fob, and my inhaler. I was skeptical at first because I’d read reviews saying that this pack was not made to fit a woman’s chest. The first time I wore this, I found that to be correct. I’m not small chested by any means so I found it very uncomfortable and it moved around. The nice thing is that it’s very adjustable. The second time I wore it, I put the full bladder in and took the time to mess with the adjustments. I slid the one front strap all the way down and then tightened the sides. This caused the bottom strap to fall below the breasts. Once I had that adjusted comfortably, I adjusted the top front strap to sit across the top of the chest. Then I just played with tightening and loosening until it was where I wanted it. It no longer moves around on the trails... except for the tree jumping out in front of me incident.
S**L
Good deal for a hydration vest.
I bought the vest without the water bladder, because I had my own 1.5L camelback bladder. The camelback bladder fit perfectly in this vest. Not sure if it would fit a 2L bladder... it might...? The fit of the vest is great, no bounce, plenty of storage. I really don't notice I'm wearing this while running, its very comfortable. I'm really happy I didn't shell out a grip of money on a name brand vest when this one works great for my purposes- occasional long runs (like a couple of half marathons a year). Will it last forever? No. Will it last for several years with low use? Yes. I would totally buy this again.
A**N
I like it more than I expected
I have tried too many waist packs over the years, but I tend to always be adjusting them while running. So, I wanted to try a vest and obviously affordable, since it was my first. I have used the vest a handful of times and I really like it. There is a place for my things, different options for carrying water and comfy. My only complaint is, my back gets warmer, but that is expected with more material on it.
K**H
A must try for any trail runners or endurance athletes!
I love this product! I run ultramarathons and this is the best hydration vest I have found for training and participating in 50-mile events. The price point is extremely reasonable, yet the quality is excellent! It is durable and comfortable. My favorite part is how easy the mouthpiece is to use for water access. The bladder and bottles are also completely leak-proof! This is a great product!
J**G
Fantastic & practical
I’ve been training for my first marathon for the last 6 months, and only just discovered these vests a month before. My long runs have been filled with awkwardly carrying a big water bottle and stuffing energy gels in my belt, pockets etc. This product has actually been a life saver! It’s so lightweight and very adjustable to fit my body, and has lots of little features for all your bits and bobs - it’pl Easily hold 4/5 energy gels, phone, keys, money earphones etc. I ordered the water pack which was optional, it’s great and so easy to use whilst running... there’s a clip that keeps the tube in place on your chest, for easy access and to avoid it hitting you in the face! There’s also a big pocket on the back for a jumper or extra socks or whatever you wish. Honestly I’m so impressed with the quality, and the price.
R**R
Backpack good but hydration pack not fit for purpose
The backpack itself is ok but It was purchased as a bundle with the hydration pack which is quite the most useless thing I’ve ever seen! Absolutely impossible to close and when after 30 minutes of trying the stupid clip falls off. Litres of water over my kitchen floor! Plus the actual water pipe is less than useless too and doesn’t suck the water up no matter how hard you try. A paper cup and straw would have been more use. AVOID!
R**.
Does the job ....
Never used a hydration vest before so opted for this as reviews favourable and price acceptable. I’ve used this a few times now and am relatively happy with it. It does what it should, lightweight, comfortable, plenty of adjustment, sits where it should. No real criticism, except front pockets are limiting. Phone pocket OK, credit card / key / cash pocket OK, my issue is that with both front pockets carrying water flasks there’s nowhere for gels, bars etc ? You can only carry one flask (350ml) to free up other pocket for other stuff. That said, it does take a bladder, so may pursue that route, leaving both pockets free.
H**M
Great budget hydration pack
Got tired of carrying a small bottle on long runs so bought this hydration pack. It’s great! Does everything I need it to. Carries two bottles (I purchased two from the same brand w straws), gels, Phone and has space for tissues etc.The pack doesn’t move when I run or even jump up and down. Quality isn’t amazing but for the price it’s a great budget hydration pack.Would recommend
L**D
Ok
If you are a broad man like me, you might find this restrictive. It fits me with straps fully out, anyone who is keen body builder might struggle with this vet.
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