Light. Fast. Breathable.
Optimized or setting PRs at your fastest pace yet. Featherlight yet feature rich, the Race Vest uses the latest in fully customizable vest-fit technology with the ultra-durable Comfort Cinch 3.0 and protective mesh panels that prevent chafing over many miles. A roomier cut in the back and spacious arm holes provide a wider, taller fit for larger frames than our vesta version.
Features:
- Includes 2 Body Bottle III water bottles
- Comfort Cinch has been upgraded with High Molecular Weight Polyethelyne cord for extra strength and air mesh panel to prevent chaffing
- Zippered water resistant phone pocket at front chest.
- Shape has been upgraded to wrap completely around the body for a more secure vest-like fit.
- Comes with 4 hooks and bugee loops to attach trekking poles. These loops can be attached at the front or back of the vest for customizable trekking pole carry options.
- Large rear compartment to accommodate up to a 2.0L reservoir
- Front buckle sternum straps with T-hook adjustments
- Back pockets are placed so that all pockets are accessable while wearing the vest
- Silicone elasatic loops at back provide additional trekking pole or gear storage.
- Water resistant but fully breathable back panel for maximum ventilation.
Specifications:
- Weight (without bottles): 193 g (6.8 oz)
- Volume: 6.3 L (384 in3)
Materials:
- 82% nylon 12% spandex
- 100% silicone coated nylon
At Ultimate Direction, we're at home on the trails, in the mountains or wherever the outdoors take us. We believe our choice to create sustainable products can reduce our environmental impact for a better future and outdoor experience for everyone.
We use recycled materials in product. All Ultimate Direction insulated jackets are sustainably made using 90% recycled fibers called Clo Eco Vivo that increase breathability by 30% without ever sacrificing warmth.
We do our part to reduce chemical use in our products. Every piece of Ultimate Direction gear and apparel is completely free of BPA - a controversial industrial chemical.
It's our goal to make durable gear that lasts. But, over hundreds and hundreds of miles of use, gear may occasionally need repairs. That's why our in-house team repairs used product and offers replaceable components - to build a second life into our gear and help keep them out of the landfill.
To support production using clean energy, our pack factory is ISO14001 certified and utilizes solar energy and an innovative, energy-efficient cooling process. We also thoroughly inspect all our manufacturers to ensure safe working conditions, fair wages, and no child labor is used.
To reduce the footprint of our packaging, 100% of the hangtag packaging for our 2021 product is FSC certified. FSC certification ensures the packaging is made from partially recycled materials, can be recycled, and comes from responsibly managed forests.
We value the importance of environmental work from the ground up. During paid volunteer days, our employees do hands-on trail cleanup and restoration.