TRIWONDER 5L Running Hydration Vest Pack Backpack for Women Men 5.5L Runner Trail Race Marathon Triathlon Cycling Jogging Hiking Gym

I am really impressed by the vest quality, comfort and function. I typically use a Camelback pack that can be zippered and cinched up pretty tight, but training for a Spartan race and thought this would be more suitable.Pros:- COMFORT- Price- Deep cell phone pocket. Even if upzipped, I doubt the phone would fall out- Cinch pocket in back is pretty deep, easily held a hat and headlamp- Deep chest pockets, easily holds water bottle, doesn’t have to be a flask- Bite valve doesn’t leak- Easy on the run adjustmentsAreas of improvement:- Zippered main compartment in back to better secure items- Plastic clip instead of Velcro to close the bladder pocket- Waterproof cell phone pocket (for running in the rain)- Optional waist belt??? I thought I would want one, but really did feel the need for one- Hose clip to keep it from bouncing aroundA couple of tweaks I did for personal preference:-Trimmed hose so the bit valve rests in the front chest pocket. The hose comes pretty long which is nice if you like that, but there’s no clip to hold the hose, so I put it in the pocket- Cut the bite valve large for faster water flow- Attach carbiner to bottom of back pad to attach dog leashes

This is the perfect pack for any runner. I've been using this for my distance runs (currently used it for two 20-milers). It is extremely lightweight and fits perfectly on the shoulders (no bouncing while running).There are two pockets in the front; plenty of room to store a phone with an external battery pack in one pocket (for sizing explanation, you could probably fit 4 phones in one pocket, with room to spare). The cinch straps help to keep everything in, and the additional zipper pouches are great for storing gels, keys, etc.The only issue that I had with the package is that bladder that comes with this was not designed for runners. It has a weird sliding clip at the top which is supposed to secure the bladder (basically, you fold the bladder bag over and slide the clip over top of that, basically pinching the bag to try to prevent leaking). My guess is that this is why many people have had issues with leaking. My suggestion is to order this with the water-bottle option, and then purchase a separate bladder (I used a 1.5L Aquatic Way Hydration Bladder, but I think most screw-cap bladders would work).All in all, fantastic product.

Very nice product so far. Would make some minor changes in design. The zippered pocket behind the left water bottle sleeve becomes hard to access if you cinch down the left water bottle pocket. I would make the left or both slightly gusseted to allow the pockets behind them to be more easily accessed during physical activity. Also, the loops for the water bottle drinking tubes need to be about 1/4 inch longer to more easily accommodate the large bite-style mouth pieces. It should be noted that if you use these water bottle drinking tube loops, you don't have to cinch the water bottles down as tightly but you will lose the ability to move the tube and have to dip your head to get a drink.All-in-all a very nice vest. I also use mine on my bicycle, as the rear compartment also makes a nice storage space for tools and gear. It is also lightweight enough and constructed in a way that I have had no chaffing issues (so far, but longest run with vest only 8 miles).

Just the right size. Great quality and the water tastes great from the bottle even after a few days. Love the design. I can lay it flat in the fridge and it does not leak. Not bulky in my running vest. Perfect.

I have tried a number of different bags over the years to run with. I started with Camelbak bladder systems when I started training for marathons 20 years ago. I loved having a backpack that would allow for Gu, money, my phone, a snack, etc. However, I just hate cleaning the tubing. I never felt like I was really getting things clean. I then switched to a hydration belt with plastic bottles. Better in many ways but I have a Note 10 Plus so, if I wanted to carry my phone, I needed to take off the case to get it in the main pocket. Plus, it was a squeeze so I would have to jam it in past the zipper and worry about scratching up my device.I finally decided to get back to the backpack design but didn't want to spend in excess of $100 for a name brand just in case I didn't like it as much as I recall. Enter the Triwonder Hydration Pack. One of my concerns was the phone pocket in the front of the vest. Would it fit the Note with a case?? I was hoping to avoid putting it in the main pocket of my bag limiting my access to it without taking off the bag. The answer is YES, with room to spare! Overall, the bag is super light, has a number of great storage options and, most importantly, fits me really well. For reference, I am 5'10" / 180 lbs. I went with the plastic non-squeeze bottle option.I am very pleased with this purchase. I will update with how things wear but it appears to be well built and I do not anticipate any issues. Great work to the Triworld team on this bag!***UPDATE***I have been punishing this bag now for about a month. Absolutely everything I needed and it is holding up very well. Great value.

Like the weight, the water bottle holders, pouch. Only thing is it does not fit well or at all if you have a wider shoulder bigger chest than what it says.