Ultimate Direction Introduces their Trail and Highland Vests

Ultimate Direction has been making hydration gear for self-propelled activities since 1985 and recently debuted their Trail and Highland Vests as an additional offering in their hydration line-up to fully fit around the torso.

Thoughts => I like vests for biking. Their lightness, comfort, excellent ventilation, and conformability were greatly appreciated while riding, hiking, or running. They disappear on your back and carry their small load distributed evenly.

• Hydration storage: Both vests come with a 1.5L reservoir that sits securely in the back and space for two Body Bottle 500ml up front. The reservoir’s hose can be affixed across the chest for easy access during movement.
• Pockets: Both vests have a front zippered pocket big enough for a phone and two other up-front pockets for small items. Both have easy-access rear pockets for stashing snacks, tools, and extra gear.
• Sizing: Both vests are designed to fit all gendered bodies and come in two sizes (XS/S and M/L)
• A key difference in both options: The Highland Vest has a magnetic buckle to stow items in the rear pocket securely.

Highland Vest

The Perfect Vest For Your First Ultra

Plush next-to-body materials and a fully adjustable Comfort Glide fit system make the Highland Vest your comfiest piece of gear for long training runs and races. Paired with a 1.5L reservoir (included), water bottle pockets, and secure storage throughout – this vest has everything you need to hit the trails.

• Comfort glide back adjuster system for full body adjustability for a secure, snug fit
• Includes a 1.5L reservoir, so you have everything you need to run your first race.
• The easy-access main storage area features a quick-auto closure and magnetic buckle to carry gear securely.
• Up front pockets hold up to 2 Body Bottle 500 water bottles
• Dedicated secure phone storage in an upfront mesh pocket
• Compatible with up to a 2L reservoir
• Large, rear mesh stash pocket stores quick-access gear
• Secure hose clip at front chest
• Weight (without bottles): 8.15oz / 231 g
• Volume: 330 in3 / 5.41L

Trail Vest

The Vest Made To Inspire Your First Trail Race

Plush next-to-body materials and a fully adjustable Comfort Glide fit system to make the Trail Vest your comfiest piece of gear for training runs and trail races. Paired with a 1.5L reservoir (included), water bottle pockets, and secure storage throughout, this vest has everything you need to hit the trails.

• Comfort glide back adjuster system for full body adjustability
• Comes in 2 sizes for a customizable fit
• Comes with a 1.5L reservoir, so you have everything you need to run your first ultra.
• Large back pocket can hold up to a 2-liter reservoir.
• Up front bottle pockets can hold up to a Body Bottle 500.
• Secure front mesh pocket capable of fitting a phone.
• Rear mesh stash pocket.
• Easy access to the main pocket with quick auto closure.
• Weight (without bottles): 7.58 oz / 215 g
• Volume: 330 in3 / 5.41L