OspreyMen Duro 1.5 w Res Running Vest

I ordered this vest for my husband for his evening jogging / cycling sessions - he is absolutely in love with it!!! The vest is very well made, lightweight and it comes with a big (1.5l) hydration bladder with a straw. I ordered it in M/L size and it fits my husband perfectly (he wear M but he is very fit and quite muscular). I'm so happy with this purchase and highly recommend this item

I wished I bought this before, I love this running vest because it has so much storage for food, phones, water bladder and all very light. It looks great even when loaded up. It’s great to run with for long distance trail running, I like the design of the pockets so it’s easy to grab stuff while jogging. There is no rubbing or chafing.

I purchased this vest after trying a top brand vest which didn't work out for me. What I like about this vest is that it is light weight and has all the necessary pockets for my use. I used to wear a running belt which holds a water bottle, cell phone, and garage remote but after a while, I was annoyed with the weight and movement around my waist when running. So, I decided to give the running vest a shot....it works better! I'd rather have a bit of weight on my upper body than on my waist. I have not used the hydration pack that it came with yet because I purchased a soft flask to store my water in the front pocket of the vest. I plan on using the hydration pack for longer runs. A caveat about sizing, follow the sizing guide provided. If you want a snug fit order the smaller size (S/M). My chest size is way below the recommended size of the S/M but I still went ahead and ordered the M/L size because I learned my lesson from the previous brand I purchased which was way too tight! It does have adjustable straps in the front vest to dial in for a better fit. Below are my pros and cons of the vest.Pros: Included hydration pack, lightweight vest, one zippered pocket that can fit my XS Max, nice overall designCons: Two small pockets (left & right) in the front are too shallow and things may fall out when running, magnet to hold bite valve is blocked by extra tightening strap.

There are so few products that do what they say, so im happy to report that this is a product that does. The reservoir has a fold/clip top which is unusual, but i have experienced 0 issues with it. I run 10 miles most nights at a 10-11 minute pace, so I put these things to work (I have run 70 miles in this since date of purchase) The pack doesn’t bounce, slosh, or become uncomfortable (for size reference, I am a male, 5’ 10”, 170 Lbs, 44 inch chest) I experienced very limited sweating beneath the vest despite it being 80°+. The reservoir holds enough for 10 miles in the heat, but just enough. The bite nozzle is comfortable and easy to use and the magnetic nozzle keeper is unfathomably useful as keeps the nozzle both close at hand and out of the way. The pack material is lightweight, but doesn’t feel weak or thin. The dual sternum straps are made of an excellent and durable elastic that will evidently maintain its elasticity and shape for years, they also don’t slip or wiggle loose when under tension and in motion as many adjustable elastic straps do. The sternum straps’ buckle/closure is very unusual as it has eschewed the more traditional buckle, and has instead opted for a sort of clip that snaps onto a plastic rail, I was skeptical initially but honestly, this system is on par with if not better than a traditional side squeeze buckle. I have no questions about it’s durability. The pockets on this pack can comfortably fit my iPhone X with Lifeproof case and my pepper spray (I don’t live in Beverly Hills). The rear pocket can fit quite a bit, wallet/keys etc. I cannot speak highly enough of this pack. It was thoughtfully designed from top to bottom and the has materials and craftsmanship to see that design reach its full potential. If you’re looking for a running hydro carrier, this is the one. At $109~ It’s worth double what I paid for it, and I couldn’t be happier.

Great pack to begin with, get and try it for sure, but read below.So, here are dilemmas with this pack: it's quite durable and easy to wash, stitching is seamless and zippers so far are holding up well with the amount of runs I put in with it, it's an incredible product though it may seem overpriced it's worth every penny, especially if you compare it to cheaper packs on amazon around $30/40 price range and a higher priced Solomon ($140+) packs which not always have zippers for locking away stuff if you prefer to use it as storage for other stuff on the go.Small problem that instantly occured on the first run was a defective zipper pulley (second picture shows the original that remained on the back even though I opened and closed that one under more discomfort as I don't like taking off my pack on the go to take out what I need, first picture shows an off brand pulley for zipper pocket that broke and I replaced because I tend to take my phone out once in a while).Maybe I am stingy with my star rating and to be honest I would generously give it a five star if it hadn't been for the pulley, my biggest annoyance with adventure packs is zippers breaking somehow, it's an incredible pain in the neck to deal with if you need something reliable on you to hold things you need to take things out of sometimes and put back in without fuss, glad to say zippers are okay but trying to open a zipper without a pulley is awful. So, have extra ones just in case.Material, color and stitching is incredible and I do enjoy Osprey packs. They cost a bit more than other lightweight backpacks but you can almost always be sure that your stuff will remain inside by the end of your hike or run.I will purchase a larger size pack for running from them.I'm satisfied with this pack so far. Don't buy cheap packs if you like adventure running, get this one.

Best Features: Love the low profile of the Duro 1.5 and the snug fit of the vest.Have used the Duro extensively over the past month that I have owned the product and it works great.In my research of the Duro, most of the reviews I read focused on runners use of the vest.However, I am a ski instructor and was looking for something/needed something that fit under a jacket.The low profile is great as the Duro is nearly undetectable under my shell/exterior jacket.Cleaning: The reviews warned against use of anything besides water and that regular cleaning was necessary.I prefer using a Cytomax mix, but cleaning after each day on the slopes is easy...I do pop an Efferdent tablet in to be thorough then hang dry: piece of cake.The Duro is a refreshing change from the several Camel Bak 1.5 liter packs I have purchased over the past many years: They lack the low profile and superb fit of the Duro, but worst of all the recent versions of their product with the snap in drink tube (seemed like a great idea), where the tube connects to the bladder, regardless of how positioned this comes apart easily when I sit on a chairlift and I know I am not the only skier/instructor to have this issue.Very glad I purchased this product.