The North Face - Summit Series Run Vest 5 Black

• Stretch side panels and compression straps keep the load still.
• Front flask pockets with valve stabilisers cut bounce.
• Plenty of chest pockets keep food and phone in reach.
• Back pocket takes a jacket and extras.
• Whistle is included for mandatory kit lists.

• Capacity: 5 L (305 cubic inches)
• Flasks: Two 500 ml HydraPak SoftFlask included
• Main fabric: 40D 85% nylon, 15% elastane stretch woven with FLASHDRY
• Side panels: 88% nylon, 12% elastane power mesh
• Back panel: 86% nylon, 14% elastane warp knit mesh
• Pockets: Two flask pockets, two lower chest pockets, secure-zip chest pocket, large back pocket
• Poles: Horizontal trekking pole sleeve
• Straps: Two bungee sternum straps, side compression straps
• Hydration: Elastic loops for a tube
• Safety: Whistle, reflective logos
• Sizes: XS to XL

• Races and fast long runs.
• Runners who need poles and flasks on board.
• Minimal kit lists for day runs in the hills.

Less suited to: Multi-hour missions with a lot of gear. For that, look at Waist Packs.

A good small vest fits like a second layer of skin. This one carries flasks, food and poles without bouncing, and it gives us a race-ready 5 litre option from The North Face.