Ultraspire Momentum 2.0 Hydration Pack - Minimalist 6 Liter Vest w/Fluid Capacity 4 x 550 mL UltraFlask (Sold Separately)
The goal in a long run (26+ miles) is you want to carry as little extra weight as possible. I have been extremely happy with the Ultraspire running vest for several reasons:
1. Light and breathable. It fits well and doesn’t feel like you are wearing a bulky vest.
2. Water carrying capability (4 water pouch areas). Initially, I was concerned about the water in the back bouncing and hitting my back. When you get the right vest fit, it doesn’t rub the back or create bruising. During the race, I kept water in the front right and back right pouches and nutrition/electrolytes in the left two pouches. Make sure to get Ultraspire SoftFlask Hydration with the straw for the front two pockets. This makes it easy to run and drink at the same time.
3. Storage: It doesn’t look like it but there is a lot of storage space for long-distance runs. There is a large back pouch for bandages/KT tape, extra nutrition, an emergency blanket, etc. The front right has a small pouch for salt and Chapstick. The front left has a pocket for your phone and the sides have room where I put Spring Nutrition packets.
