The Montane Gecko Vest Pack 5L + is made for runners by runners. The GECKO VP 5+ hydration vest builds on 100,000's of kilometres of experience. An improved, anatomically driven body-hugging fit that's as secure as a Gecko! With increased accessible storage and POLYGIENE® permanent odour control you now wear, rather than carry, your kit when moving fast on trails and in the mountains.
The Montane Gecko Vest Pack 5L + is made for runners by runners. The GECKO VP 5+ hydration vest builds on 100,000's of kilometres of experience. An improved, anatomically driven body-hugging fit that's as secure as a Gecko! With increased accessible storage and POLYGIENE® permanent odour control you now wear, rather than carry, your kit when moving fast on trails and in the mountains.
Construction
- RAPTOR Flex 4-way 40:30 stretch main body fabric
- CONTACT Air Mesh Plus on harness
- POLYGIENE® permanent odour control
Features
- Montane FREELIGHT Chassis vest
- Stretch lower ACTIVE Strap for secure harness closure and quick release
- 2 minimalist stretch chest straps with multiple attachment points
- Multiple easy access harness pockets for food, hydration and essential kit
- 2x 500ml Montane UltraFlasks™ included
- Compatible with Montane UltraFlasks™, SoftFlasks™, Straws and Hydration bladders
- 40:30 4 way stretch fabric pockets accommodate expansion while minimizing bounce
- Integrated bungee for external storage or compression
- Internal key clip and removable whistle
- Multiple pole attachment points
- Stability control construction
Suitable for
Trail Running
- AEAdam E.Verified BuyerI recommend this productWhat activities will you be using this item for? Trail Running, FastpackingRated 4 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoTakes getting used to
If you haven't run with a chest pack before, they take some getting used to. I initially found this bounced around a little too much, despite tight adjustment. With a bit more playing around with the waist strap and double chest strap, I think I've found a more comfortable position in which to wear it, however, it's still not as comfortable as other chest packs I have used. It is, however, well designed with good pocket options on the back without strain on the zip when loaded, and easily accessible front pockets for snacks and essentials. I will keep adjusting as I use it and hopefully will find the sweet spot - don't expect to run with it straight out of the packet unless you've used a Gecko before!
How does this item fit?Rated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2Runs Small True to Size Runs LargeWas this helpful? - SShaktiVerified BuyerI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoMontane Gecko VP 5L +
Fantastic
Was this helpful? - OOceanI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars4 months agoGreat running vest
Ran a few ultra marathons with this, durable, no bounce, easy access overall pretty perfect. One thing that I do have an issue with is the opening system. It is really hard to open when running and especially to close up when running. Another thing would be the vest closure. Velcro works great its just the sterum straps can sometimes come off. I have lost the elastic straps because they have fallen off and have replaced them with elastic that I have threaded through. When they do stay on they are really comfortable and work great. The zips have also started sieze up and become hard to open.
Overall great vest and great design. In my opinion way better than salomon vests and other competitors. I just think there could be some refinement in some areas.
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