Nathan HPL 028 Vest

I use this vest almost every time I run. It's so lightweight that I don't even notice it's on, and it allows me to carry way more than the tiny pocket on my running pants. The larger front pocket is perfect for an iPhone 4 or 5, there's a pocket for my keys, and a zippered pocket to carry a few gel packs. I can throw a light, long sleeved shirt or my sunglasses in the back pocket. The only thing it doesn't carry is water, but since water tends to add a bunch of weight to the shoulders and slosh around a lot when you're running, I find it easier on my body on longer runs to carry my water in a hand-held bottle anyway.

I like the weight of the vest, it is extremely light. I love the pockets up front as they hold the gels, phone or a water bottle I need for a long run. The huge pocket on the back can be used to hold various items. I use it to hold a water bladder in place on the long runs in which I need the extra hydration. The pocket is a little short for a large bladder, but I use a plastic strap tie to secure it at the top of the vest so it won't jump up out of the pocket or flop around and that works great. The only thing I would suggest is to add another side strap on either side. I think this would help to better secure it and keep it from bouncing with heavier items in the pockets. I used mine on a recent 50k without the water bladder or bottle and it easily held the nutrition and phone I carried. Overall a good product for the price. I would order another.

Very nice. Pockets in front are big enough to fit even smartphone. Light. There is one small "but" for me, though. I would prefer the back pocket to be a bit bigger.

I bought and used this vest for the Bandera 50k run. Weather was icy/cold and so I packed a spare/disposable jacket in the back, and my food stuff in the front. Comfortable, did not notice it at all during the run. Actually wore this underneath a jacket during the run. Wish it had an extra pocket or two but where would you put those pockets, The pockets you see in the pictures is exactly what you get!

Owned for a year. Started using it more regularly recently. I would have expected it to last longer. The left zipper pouch developed a hole in the bottom. A few months later the draw-string on the right front pouch broke. Aside from those issues, I noticed while running with just an iPhone in the right front pouch that they weight shifted enough lead to fabric rubbing against my neck as a I ran; not good.

I was looking for a jogging vest with front pockets, which would hold a water bottle, keys and my Samsung S5 Phone, possibly a power bar. There is no space for the phone. The pocket is way too small. I also don't appreciate Amazon charging almost $7 for return an item that weight almost nothing.

I live in Florida and wanted a lightweight vest for walking in the heat of the summer, so that I could carry all my items. I looked for a long time and tried a few vests, but nothing worked out - while they had great pockets, they were too heavy (even when the description said light weight).Then I decided to look for "running" instead of "walking" and found this item. It's perfect because it has a place for my phone, my ipod, chap stick, keys, towel, and a small water bottle. It is so light and only my water weighs it down...but half way through my walk that's gone. I would definitely recommend this product.

I was able to fit a slightly bigger Camelbak in this and hold more water. It has helped so much on my long runs! It does bounce a little but after a mile or so you barely even notice it. I found that since I am using a larger Camelbak hydration pack on the Nathan that it doesn't bounce as much because it is stuffed in there so nicely as opposed to the ones that are the right size for the vest because they would have more room to bounce around in.