R 3,299.00
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Carry a full day's kit on long mountain efforts with the Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0 — 13.4L of accessible storage with a low, stable ride for ultra-distance and fast hiking.
DESCRIPTION
The Mountain Vest 5.0 is built for the long day out — the kind where you leave the car before sunrise, link three peaks, and don't see another runner for hours. 13.4 litres of storage means you can carry shell, food, headlamp, first aid and water without overflow, while Comfort Cinch™ 2.0 dials the load across the small of your back so the pack disappears once you start moving. Sliding-rail sternum straps adjust one-handed on the run, and the clamshell main pocket opens flat for quick access without unpacking.
If you're heading out for a Drakensberg traverse, training for the Skyrun 100k, or you're the kind of runner who'd rather carry a bit more and stay self-supported than rely on aid every 10k, this is your vest. It sits low enough to feel stable on technical descents and accessible enough that you'll actually use every pocket. For shorter race distances look at the Race Vest 6.0; for bigger 16L+ overnight efforts step up to the Adventure Vest 6.0.
TECH SPECIFICATIONS
- Capacity: 13.4L
- Weight: 230g (without bottles)
- Included bottles: 2 × Body Bottle™ II 500ml
- Reservoir compatible: yes (sold separately, internal sleeve)
- Fit system: Comfort Cinch™ 2.0 across lower back
- Sternum straps: Dual sliding-rail with single-handed adjustment
- Front pockets: 2 bottle pockets, dual quick-stash upper shoulder strap pockets, front stretch mesh pockets (phone-compatible)
- Rear storage: Clamshell main compartment with reservoir sleeve, zippered lateral side pockets, corded elastic external compression
- Fabric: Flex Mono Mesh, MicroMono Mesh, 20D Nylon 66 sil/pu, 4-way stretch nylon/elastane ripstop
- Sizes: SM (58–81cm rib-cage), MD (76–99cm), LG (94–117cm), XL (112–132cm)
- Cut: Unisex Vest (roomier through shoulders and back; see Mountain Vesta 5.0 for women's narrower cut)
