AONIJIEHydration Backpack Running Vest, 5L Capacity, Multi-Pocket Design, Breathable and Lightweight, Pack for Outdoor Sports - Running, Cycling, Climbing and Hiking

I purchased this running vest for a 10k I was running with my best friends. It was exactly what I needed as the race wasn’t local and knew I’d need a few things on hand for race day. I held everything I needed and I was really happy to have it. I have used it on multiple occasions for event and race days and even training during the warmer months to stay hydrated. It’s lightweight and super durable. It’s been through the wash on more than one occasion too. It has an adjustable fit so it’s perfect for me as a midsize runner. I purchased in the black/gray combo so it would go with a lot of my running outfits I already had. Overall I would highly recommend purchasing this if you like to run hands free and nothing in your legging pockets!

Loved this vest! Wore it during a half marathon and it was very comfortable. I had more than enough water left in my water bladder at the end of my race. Truly wish I had known about this vest before spending a ridiculous amount of money on a Salomon branded vest prior.

Context: I’m 5’8” 150lbs and a size DDI wanted to try out running with a hydration pack so I went for something cheap-ish with decent reviews, and I do not regret buying this. I love running with water, the material is comfy (even when I’m only wearing a sports bra) and I love the many pockets for my keys and phone. For this price, ESPECIALLY since I did not know what I wanted in a hydration vest going into this, I am very satisfied.Here is what I would change:- I cannot figure out where to wedge the mouthpiece so that it stays there while I run. Currently I thread it back up through the place that can hold credit cards, but it does fall out of that.- the phone pocket is too small for my iPhone 14 BUT the water bottle packet is the perfect size and still secure- the vest itself bounces a bit at the beginning of my run. I get used to it within a quarter mile or so, but I’m wondering if more fitted vests don’t do that.- the actual hydration flask is kinda mid, but I wasn’t expecting stunning design and that’s something that can easily be replaced and it would upgrade the entire vest probablyAgain, going to stress that buying this was a good call for me. Running in the summer is ROUGH and I love that this has made it easier in so many ways. I’ll probably stick with this vest for a while, and only maybe upgrade once my long runs are closer to 12 miles instead of 5.

I was hesitant to buy a water vest but so happy I did. This vest for the price works great for me. I am able to run far without holding water. The vest holds waters (bladder not included), phone (iPhone 15 fits just fine), gels and other small items. It’s comfortable and I have had no issues with it. Love it!

I fought against having to use one of these for the longest time, but I had to marathon train in the hottest late summer/fall weather that we've had in a long time and I needed to carry more water with me. Once I figured out how it worked (pull the mouthpiece away from the hose to open it!) it became my best friend. I filled it more than the max and never ran out of water (though it was close a couple of times). Plenty of room for everything I needed to bring with me and I also used the small pocket on the shoulder to carry some pepper spray (I live in a rural area and this was more for dogs or possible coyotes). There was still room in the backpack area if I needed it. I recommended this to a friend and she loves hers as well! Can't wait until warmer weather to hit the roads again!

I just got into running, I wanted to get a vest so I could keep essentials especially my keys. I purchased the one with water pack included because it seemed like I would need that next.

I'm using it for my long distance run and I love it.It's very light and useful, but I'd say that it's for small people. It is adjustable, but it is really small.

I like this vest, but I wish it had more pockets. It only has one front pocket for a water bottle; I wish it had two. Also, the water bottle pocket is a little too small so it's hard to fit a 500ml water bottle inside. And when you put a water bottle in the water bottle pocket, you can't really use the small elastic pocket on top bc it will get too taut. The zipper pocket is also on the small side; a small phone will fit, but you can't really put anything else in there bc stuff can fall out when you take your phone out. Once you start running long distances, you may wish for more pockets for your stuff: gels, snacks, phone, keys, ear buds case, pepper spray, portable battery, chapstick, sunblock, etc.It fits me well, with little bouncing, but it may be too loose and bounce if you are a size XXS, flat chested female.