Hydration packs?

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I'm looking for a hydration pack, preferably a vest style, that holds ~1.5 liters and has room for keys, phone, and maybe a bar. I'll be wearing it skating, so it needs to not be huge, heavy, or floppy. I've been brand loyal to Camelback forever, but really dont like their recent design overhaul.

What do you use, and do you love it?

[Wines Not Whines]

I have an Ultimate Direction Ultra Vesta. It’s a women’s pack, and sized for women. I love it. It fits well and doesn’t move around. Mine is 3 years old, I use it weekly, and it’s still in great shape. I prefer to use a bladder instead of the bottles it comes with. It has a lot of pockets to store all kinds of things.

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Wines Not Whines

Thanks for the rec. These look nice! Are they lightweight/breathable enough for summer? It is exceptionally hot here in the summer, with overnight lows only going to the low 80s, so that is my only concern about switxhing to a vest. I also think i would prefer a bladder to the bottles and didnt realize that was an option, so thanks for mentioning that.

[Wines Not Whines]

Mar 14, 2021 9:55:00 GMT -5 @peep said:

Wines Not Whines

Thanks for the rec. These look nice! Are they lightweight/breathable enough for summer? It is exceptionally hot here in the summer, with overnight lows only going to the low 80s, so that is my only concern about switxhing to a vest. I also think i would prefer a bladder to the bottles and didnt realize that was an option, so thanks for mentioning that.

Yes! It’s very lightweight. I run very warm, but I don’t feel like the pack makes me any warmer than I already am.

[coconutbug]

I have the women's Salomon Advanced Skin 8 hydration vest, which comes with a couple smaller bladders in the front and you can add a large one in the back. There are lots of pockets. While I haven't used it a ton, it is pretty comfortable.