Fastpack 20

Move fast and light on day-long adventures with the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 20 — a 23L vest-style pack built for trail runners and ultralight hikers.

DESCRIPTION

The Fastpack 20 is what happens when a hydration vest grows up. It fits like a vest with two front bottle pockets and a contoured chest, but distributes weight like a real pack with a roll-top closure and a full-length side zipper for quick access to anything inside. The upgraded back panel combines Infiknit™ seamless harness technology with FastFlow™ ventilation, which is the polite way of saying the air moves, the chafing doesn't happen, and the load stays planted on your back as you run. MonoRip mesh through the front and side pockets is strong without being stiff, so a phone, gels, layers and a 500ml flask all stay accessible without breaking stride.

If you're piecing together a big day on Table Mountain, packing for a Karoo overnighter with minimalist gear, or training for a 100-miler where your race vest needs to swallow more than usual, the Fastpack 20 is built for you. It's also the right call for fast-and-light hut traverses in the Drakensberg where you want vest-style fit without committing to a 30L. For genuinely multi-day loads, look at the Fastpack 30 or Fastpack 40.

TECH SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity: 23L
• Weight: 590g (1.3 lbs)
• Reservoir compatible: Yes, not included
• Back panel: Infiknit™ seamless harness with FastFlow™ ventilation
• Closure: Roll-top main compartment plus full-length side zipper
• Pocket configuration: 2 front bottle pockets, multiple shoulder strap pockets, 2 side stretch pockets, large rear stretch pocket
• Fabric: 100% polyester body with MonoRip mesh pockets
• Trekking pole carry: Yes, dedicated bungee attachment
• Sizes: S/M and M/L (chest measurement)
• Cut: Unisex