Silva Strive Fly Vest

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UOG TOP PICK:The Silva Strive Fly is a lightweight and breathable running vest. Constructed from soft ripstop nylon and mesh, it prevents overheating and provides excellent ventilation. A top pick for a fast and light vest. 

Silva says: 

Introducing the Strive Fly – Silva’s latest innovation in running vests, designed to elevate your running experience. Run, or fly, with this super slim running vest weighing only from 110 grams. The vest is made of soft lightweight ripstop nylon and thin, breathable mesh, featuring multiple smart pockets and straps for your running poles. Strive Fly is available in four sizes (XS-L) and three colours: black, green, and rose.

Super slim running vest designed for speed
Embrace the feeling of speed and weightlessness as you push your limits. Strive Fly has a slimmed-down design and weighs only 113 grams in size XS. It’s made of soft ripstop nylon and thin, breathable mesh for optimal ventilation. Find your perfect fit among the four sizes and your personal style among the colours black, green, and pink.

Smart Pockets, Straps, and Details
Strive Fly lets you bring everything you need during fast runs and races. On the front, the vest has two pockets for bottles with adjustable straps to keep bottles and straws in place. The side pockets have dual openings (front and side) for easy access to gels, bars, or gloves. The easily accessible mesh pocket at the back is spacious, and the zip pocket with a key hook is perfect for storing your phone. The vest also features attachments for running poles and Strive Quiver, reflective details, and an emergency whistle.

Running vest with attachments for running poles
Experience the freedom of running with your poles within reach. The four removable and adjustable straps keep the poles in place. Strive Fly is compatible with Strive Quiver, allowing you to position the running poles vertically, horizontally, or crossed – the choice is yours.

Our Verdict

The Silva Strive Fly is an incredibly lightweight and breathable running vest optimised for speed. Weighing just 110-148 grams, depending on size, offers excellent ventilation and freedom of movement without weighing you down.

The minimalist Strive Fly is constructed from soft, featherweight ripstop nylon and highly breathable mesh, which prevents overheating even on intense runs.

Despite being stripped down, this vest still provides intelligent storage for essentials. It has two front bottle pockets with adjustable straps, side access gel/bar pouches, a spacious rear mesh pocket, and a zip pocket for your phone. An integrated whistle provides safety backup.

One standout feature is the Strive Fly’s compatibility with trekking poles using the adjustable front lash points or Silva’s Quiver pole carrier. 

Other quality details include reflective accents, fabric lashes for hydration hose routing, and an emergency whistle. While capacity is limited, the Strive Fly shines for shorter high-output runs where carrying litres of water isn’t needed.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Breathable ripstop fabric for optimal ventilation
• Reflective areas for visibility in darkness
• Spacious easy-access mesh pocket on the back
• 4 front pockets for flasks and bars
• 2 side pockets for smaller extra layers such as gloves
• 1 big front zip pocket, including key hook, for your essentials, such as your phone
• 2 movable and adjustable straps to keep your flasks in place
• 4 additional movable and adjustable straps for securing running poles, or other things, in any way you prefer
• Connecting system for Silva Quiver
• Straps for keeping drinking straws in place
• 2 multi-adjustable chest straps
• Included whistle for any emergency situation
• Washable (hand wash)

Specifications

Small

• Chest (cm): 85-94
• Chest (in): 30.5-33.5
• Vest back length (cm): 33

Medium

• Medium weighs: 141g
• Chest (cm): 94-106
• Chest (in): 37-42
• Vest back length (cm): 37

Large

• Large weighs: 148g
• Chest (cm): 106-114
• Chest (in): 42-49
• Vest back length (cm): 42

Material & Construction

• Soft and lightweight ripstop material and breathable mesh