It has great pockets for extras you may want to carry on the run.
I really like the slide top closure instead of the round screw off type it
makes it much easier to clean inside! No straps with buckles on the sides to rub your arms.
Has made my summer runs much more enjoyable.
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I purchased this Nathan hydration pack Vapor Shape on 8/3/2013 for marathon training. I've since used it for three long runs of 2 hours, 3 hours, and 3 hrs 55 min. I will use it this weekend for a 90 min run as well. I must say that it's my first hydration pack so I cannot compare it to others but it does not bounce, it is very comfortable, barely noticeable once it's on my shoulders, and I like the color as well. I would like to tell everyone that there was some confusion when I bought this from Amazon, though, that I hope to clear up. Amazon.com said the white-colored, female vapor shape pack only held 1.5 Liters (as opposed to the grey-colored similar version for men) and I even called a local outdoors retailer who also said that the product was 1.5Liter in capacity. I took a risk and bought it anyways, and the hydration pack is indeed 2-liter capacity (holds 70 oz's) and the tag clearly stated a 2-liter capacity. On a side note, I noticed that I got a little dirt on the pack around the shoulders/armpits (either from sweat or who knows where) and it won't seem to wash off--luckily it's in a place you cannot see it, but still, that annoys me. I've been rinsing off the pack after each run in a solution of detergent (very small amount) and warm water, which I will attribute to getting rid of the smell of sweat. Unfortunately, after 3 rinses, the yellow letters (which appear to be a rubber-like material) "N" and "A" have rubbed completely off in whole...if I can figure out a way to stick them back on, I will. This goes for the yellow Nathan logo on the small zipper pocket in front (rubbed right off last week). Lastly, I would visit Nathan's website if you are worried about size. I bought the Large/XL version because the Nathan website said it fit a size 36 (bra size) and up which luckily worked for me. I don't think the Amazon site shows you a scale of bra-sizes and which pack (small/med v. large/xl) to buy. I have lost weight (yay) but now notice a little looseness in the shoulders, but it's not very noticeable (this just occurred last week). It could be a loosening of the shoulder tightening-straps, too, and if I ever wear a light jacket while running during winter and wearing this, I'll be glad for the extra room.Best Deals for Nathan Vapor Shape Bottle
I have been using a Salomonn running vest for the past two years and decided to try this because of the closures and the slightly larger capacity. This vest is lightweight and there is no bounce. Great way to stay hydrated, especially running in Phoenix in the summer.Honest reviews on Nathan Vapor Shape Bottle
This is by far the best hydration system for running I've ever tried. I find bottles to be frustrating-they are either heavy to hold, slosh in a way that makes them more difficult, or don't hold sufficient volume. Other packs that I've tried moved around on my back quite a bit, no matter how tight the straps. Not to mention the difficulty of straps that are not designed for breasts.This pack fits great. The bladder ends where the lower straps are, which helps to eliminate the pack flopping around. The cross-chest straps are elastic, which means that you can have the pack secured but still be able to breath. All of the straps are designed for women, which makes a huge difference. All of the pockets are easy to access, even the large pouch in the back can be reached without taking the pack off, which is useful when you need to stash your arm warmers! Since the pack secures in place so well, I've not had any issue with chaffing on runs up to 15 miles. I know people who use theirs for 100 mile ultras.
The bladder control system, while humorously named, is no joke. Depending on how much water you put in the bladder, you can still secure the bladder optimally so that it doesn't move around inside the pack.
The only downside to this pack is that the mouth piece tastes terrible at first. However, this can be minimized by flushing it through with water before the you use it for the first few uses. The taste does go away after several uses. Since I was able to rinse it away, and the taste has disappeared, I do not consider this problem to be significant enough to alter my recommendation.
Bottom line: Yes, this pack is pricey, but it's absolutely worth every penny. I'll never do an endurance run without it.
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