Phone. Flask. Vest. V2.0: Ideal for running and riding less than 2 hours.

Fist I would like to state a couple of stats.

☘️ I am approximately 230 lbs with a 48" chest..

☘️ I have a Samsung Note 9.

☘️ Use a Hydrapak Ultraflask 600ml

When I saw that the PFV 2.0 was available I was psyched. I wanted something ultra light, yet able to keep my large phone, and Hydrapak safe and free from jiggling or bouncing while I ran. The XL version was not available and Josh@orangenmud customized it by adding longer straps. I use it for shorter runs and quick hikes and walks with my dog. There is a place for keys, energy gels, and on back a place to store other items within the zippered pocket.

For my purposes this is the perfect lightweight vest. Drinking water on the go is effortless. Gaining access to my phone is also very ergonomic and easy. I attached a retractable lanyard for my keys in the key pocket and it makes getting keys easy. I would be interested in seeing if any other updates in sizing are made to actual vest, not just straps when they release the XL version. Great product, fantastic customer service and very effective gear.

I wanted something for shorter runs and was getting tired of the fit and bounce from waist band bottle systems so I gave this a try. Works great. My phone goes in the back pocket and I can reach it over my shoulder, although it takes a little work. And I place a couple gels in the pocket in front of the flask. Shoulder pocket holds and extra hat or buff. Fit is pretty good. It feels a little small but I'm a big guy. Hasn't caused any rubbing or chaffing and no real bounce issues. This it my go to for anything less than a hour.

I am in love with my OM Gear Pack for long runs and have been on the hunt for something equally as comfortable yet smaller to hold only my essentials for shorter runs. My essentials on every run are: phone (for emergencies and scenery photos) and water. If not running from home I also need a place to keep my keys.

So the PFV is perfect. It fits a 20oz flask and my bigger than average phone.... but it also has a pocket for 2-3 gels and a small pocket with key clip (my car key is so big it won’t velcro shut, but the opening faces upwards and the clip is attached so I don’t think it will fall out). And then there is a zippered pocket on back that I can reach with the pack on! I was able to get my phone in and out without taking it off.

I saw some reviews talking about difficulty getting it on over the head — I have no trouble - put it on like a shirt and then clip on the one side. Easy to adjust. And I was also concerned about the fit and feel for a female, given the obvious placement of everything right over the chest but no problem there either. Comfortable and did not ride up (I’m not large in that regard so I think that makes it a non-issue). I did put my phone in the back instead of the pocket in front of the flask because I didn’t like the feeling of something like that across the chest but the soft flask is super comfortable and conforms to the body.

I’m very happy with my new PFV. It will get much use!!!!