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Sliding-rail sternum straps adjust one-handed on the move, and the women's-specific cut sits narrower through the shoulders with a fit shaped for the female torso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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 through unsupported Karoo lines, this is your vest. The clamshell main pocket opens flat for fast access without unpacking, and 13 pockets keep nutrition, kit and small items findable on the move. 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The Comfort Cinch™ 2.0 cord system pulls the pack snug across the small of your back so the load disappears once you start running, the shoulder straps are shaped to spread weight without digging into your collarbones, and a four-way stretch nylon-elastane shell with a ripstop pattern keeps things light without giving up durability. Two HydraPak Body Bottle™ II 500ml flasks sit up front in stretch mesh pockets that double as phone stashes, two rear zippered pockets keep your gels and shell secure, and a small weather-resistant shoulder pocket handles the chapstick-and-salt-tab essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're training for your first Ultra-trail Cape Town, putting in long back-to-back weekends in the Drakensberg, or running unaided efforts up to 50km, this is your vest. There's enough room for a shell, food, and the kit list for most marked SA trail races, plus a 2L reservoir option (sold separately) for the hot months when two flasks aren't enough. 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Sliding-rail sternum straps adjust one-handed on the run, and the clamshell main pocket opens flat for quick access without unpacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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. 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