Would everything get super saturated?? No problems with fading, stitching, fraying, etc. ], Tom Caughlan is iRunFar's Minimalist Gear Editor. My beef: I have a hell of a time putting the lids back on. At first I was concerned that the two included Exoshot 12-ounce soft flasks wouldn’t provide enough hydration, but I loved the ease of drinking on the run through the extended straw tubes. A side view of the VaporKrar VaporKrar 4L Race Vest. Disclosure: I own an outdoor specialty store and we are Nathan dealers. It may take a while for any other product to unseat them as my favorites. does anybody have experience with the latest UltraSpire vests? Looking forward to trying out the VaporKrar WP. FIT - Vest fit is snug and overall sizing tends to run slightly on the smaller side, so it is recommended that anyone on the higher end of a given size may want to size up. https://hydrapak.com/warranty/nathan. Thanks for replying. I really like it, but I believe it has been usurped by the materials and fit of new vests this year. I totally love the 4L pack, It’s been my go to now for anything over the 2 hour range. Very interested to see what Nathan comes out with next. That has all changed now, though, and the Nathan VaporKrar 4L Race Vest ($150) is my pick for pack of the year. Nathan Vaporhowe Hydration Pack, Running Vest with 1.8L Hydration Bladder Reservoir, Women's 4.7 out of 5 stars 231. I have put maybe 800 miles on my Krar Vapor 4l this year and mostly agree with the review (I like the pack) except on one point: the included flasks work in so for as they carry well up front, don’t bounce and are easy to drink from. What are your thoughts on the storage capacity and pocket options of the Nathan VaporKrar 4L Race Vest and/or the Nathan VaporKrar WaistPak? Do you have any thoughts on the VaporKrar WaistPak versus the Naked Running Band? Nathan Hydration Running Vest with 2 Liter Bladder Included. This tactic also seemed to be a well-balanced load and I experienced absolutely zero bouncing. You can also subscribe without commenting. Velcro patches coming off, side tightening strap ripped off, and sticking popped down the side of the front zippered pocket meaning anything in can slip out. with a brand that produces packs, please share that relation in each of your comments on this article. Recalculated daily. All photos: Sean Caughlan (age 9). The Naked band was way too constricting and uncomfortable for me. We can't guarantee correctness and completeness of all the data presented here, and therefore will not accept liability for any issues arising from usage of this data. Hi Mike- Thanks for the kind words. Have you been running in any of the packs in the Nathan VaporKrar line? But I have some good news, Nathan has recently updated the caps on the Exoshot flasks to have a bit more threading. A back view of the Nathan VaporKrar 4L Race Vest. I recently purchased the VaporAiress in L/XL because the S/M didn’t fit – and it’s almost too tight. I found it much harder to use the side pockets that run along the ribcage due to the adjustment straps that essentially run over them. I would gamble on putting a gel in each pocket, but they never felt that secure to me. Shopping for a pack and I’m between the Krar 4L and the Salomon S Lab 8L. How much can you stuff in it without it becoming uncomfertable? The only disappointment I have with this pack is that the side straps do make it very difficult to access the side compartments, but frankly I didn’t miss them in this race-oriented pack. The shorts are from Outdoor Research (Amplitude Short), and I’ve grown to like them despite them being longer than what I typically wear. Of course, they can also be worn in combo to provide a ton of storage options for longer days on the trail.