I had been eyeing the Orange Mud hydration systems for a while and finally took the plunge with the Hydraquiver Vest. With two rear pockets for bottles, two front pockets for nutrition (or small bottles or soft flasks) and 2 stretchy shoulder pockets (I use one for oversized phone), and a bungee on the back, it carries all I need for longer treks, taking up minimal amount of space!
I tested this vest out on a 50k, running shirtless. I found that the first few runs that if you have larger shoulders/traps, you're likely going to chafe under the arms on your sides. I had to really play with fit on a few different runs and run pack thru washing machine once (I'm a salty sweater) to finally get it fitted to where it doesn't rub. In pacing at a 100mile this weekend, I may apply tape to sides between vest and body to eliminate rub all together. Carrying my phone in upper shoulder pocket makes for easy access getting it out and putting it back in on the run, tho I don't like how it digs into the front of my shoulder, so I'm still playing with the fit of that. The bottles are very easy to access and put away, and I've already taken a couple of falls and rolled on steep descents and both bottles stay in place, which is awesome! The sloshing of emptying bottles right behind the head can get annoying unless you run with an earbud in your ear - in which case you don't even notice it. The material the vest is made of feels very durable but rough. It can really irritate skin if rubbing…
