Inov8 Racepac 8 Running Vest

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UOG TOP PICK:The Inov8 Racepac 8 is a versatile hydration running vest with 8 litres of total storage. The roomy main compartment can hold a rain shell, warm layers, and food. A top pick for a fast and light vest.  

Inov8 says: 

Stay out longer with the RACEPAC 8. This versatile hydration vest can carry everything you need for a day out on the trails, whether on a training run, a marathon or an ultra. With eight litres of capacity for fluid, kit and nutrition, you’ll be well set – whatever the day throws at you.

The RACEPAC 8 can fit two 500ml soft flasks in its front pockets. Its rear pocket can also comfortably accommodate a two-litre hydration bladder, giving you storage for up to three litres of fluid.

The main rear compartment of the RACEPAC 8 can hold all the kit and nutrition you’ll need for a day on the trails – with or without a hydration bladder in there. On the front of the pack there are four quick-access pockets for stashing gels, kit and essentials. One of the pockets is zipped to keep your mobile phone safe, and this zipped pocket also has a bungee for safely storing keys and an emergency whistle.

The breathable air-mesh material of the pack keeps you cool by wicking away sweat as you move. All of the main materials of the RACEPAC 8 contain recycled content.

If you need to carry poles, the RACEPAC 8 has two, easy-access attachment points. The first is a vertical attachment on the front, and the second is a horizontal attachment on the rear of the pack.

Boasting a comfortable, zero-bounce fit, the RACEPAC 8 is available in three different sizes. Waistline and chest bungees let you get that perfect fit and allow for on-the-go adjustments while you run.

Our Verdict

The Inov8 Racepac 8 is a versatile and well-designed hydration running vest for long days on the trail. With 8 litres of total storage capacity, there is ample room for water, food, energy gels, and waterproofs.

On the hydration front, the Racepac 8 can accommodate up to 3 litres of water between two front soft flask pockets and a rear compartment sized for most 2L reservoirs (sold separately).

The roomy main rear compartment easily swallows a rain shell, warm layers, and plenty of food. Four additional stretchy front pockets provide quick access to gels, bars, phone, and other essentials you want close at hand.

One of the front pockets is zippered to securely stash your phone. There is also a bonus bungee for keys and an integrated safety whistle. Smart features like lash points for trekking poles add versatility.

Constructed from breathable air mesh, the Racepac 8 prevents overheating and chafing. It’s available in three sizes and features adjustable chest/waist straps to dial in a bounce-free fit.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• HYDRATION OPTIONS: The RACEPAC 8 can carry two 500ml soft flasks in its front pockets. It also has an attachment point and tube tunnel for a two-litre reservoir in its rear compartment. This should provide you with ample hydration for a day out on the trails. Flasks and reservoir sold separately.
• ZERO-BOUNCE: Get the perfect, bounce-free fit with three different sizing options. The pack moulds to your body and can then be easily adjusted using bungee straps on the waist and chest for comfort.
• QUICK ACCESS TO KIT: Four easy-access pockets on the front of the pack allow you to keep valuables, gels and useful kit such as gloves in easy reach. One of these pockets is zipped, so you can store your mobile phone. The zipped pocket also has a bungee for secure storage of keys and an emergency whistle.
• POLE ATTACHMENT OPTIONS: If you need to carry poles, you have the choice of a front or rear pole attachment options. The front option offers a vertical storage solution, with the rear offering a horizontal option. Both of these are easy access, allowing you to quickly get your poles without stopping or slowing.

Specifications

• Small pack weighs: 206g
• Medium pack weighs: 220g
• Large pack weighs: 236g
• Capacity: 8 Litre

Material & Construction

• Breathable air mesh
• Main material contains recycled content

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear