ECOHUB Running Hydration Vest Backpack, Lightweight Hydration Pack Bag Daypack for Hiking Cycling Marathon Backpack Vest for Women Men (No Bladder Included)

Amazing value for the quality
The quality feels the same as a much more expensive Solomon running vest. This is a good value buy. I actually prefer these straight nylon straps as opposed to the stretchy bungee cord on the Solomon Advanced Skin 5. It stays in place even with heavy breathing or jogging in place. It’s very reflective. It has nice pockets. I’m happy I got this. It fit as expected.

Solid Hydration Vest – But Pack Your Own Bladder
Man, nothing kills a Saturday morning trail jaunt with the kids like running dry halfway up the hill – that’s exactly what happened last fall, so I grabbed this Ecohub vest for our 10-mile family hikes. Testing it, easy setup: just strap it on over my usual tee, no fuss, and we’re off.Pros:* Super lightweight and breathable – feels like wearing a mesh tank, no sweaty back even on humid days, way better than my old clunky CamelBak that weighs a ton.* Those extra pockets are a game-changer for snacks, phone, and kiddo’s mini first-aid stuff; zippers glide smooth, nothing flops out mid-stride.* Built-in emergency whistle? Genius for yelling “over here!” if one of the boys wanders – hasn’t failed us yet.Cons:* No water bladder included, which is a total buzzkill – had to hunt one down separately, adding to the cost and hassle.* The chest strap buckle feels a tad flimsy, like it might give after a few rough tugs; nitpicky, but I double-check it every time.* It lacks that premium padding on the shoulder straps – mine are comfy, but not cloud-like.Quick tip: Before your first hike, load it up at home and do a short loop to tweak the fit – saved me from mid-trail adjustments.Overall, it’s a reliable buddy for casual trails – keeps our adventures hydrated without the bulk, even if I grumbled about the bladder at first. Worth it for anyone who just wants to stay hydrated without carrying a water bottle.

Small & Light, Maybe Too Small for Me
I took this picture because my wife was laughing when I first put on the vest. It’s actually well-made and very light for running, and it’s not made to be a fashion piece, but I still feel like it feels too small for me at 5’10” and 180lbs. The vest has a pocket for the water bladder that is not included, which is Ok with me since I have a lot of them, but I just wanted to add that note as it would be quite disappointing if you were expecting a bladder to be included. The amount of storage space is good for running or light hiking, as it will let you carry the water bladder, keys, phone, wallet, sunscreen, and the like, but without a backpack that is heavier than the contents. I just found that it feels small, but maybe just because I’m used to a small hydration pack that goes down to my waist with a waist belt, while this one does not venture anywhere near waist territory. The sizing actually works better on my wife, who is 5’1″ and about 115, so there is a lot of range and some adjustments. I found the build quality to be good while staying light, and it includes a nice story about how it was made from recycled items, so you can feel good about the purchase. Just go in knowing that it’s made to be small and light and that there is No Bladder Included (though you can buy the same vest with an included bladder if you need).

Cheap, thin material. Does not come with the badder
It fits me fine as a women who is 120 lbs and 5’2″. But I find it to be too small for a grown man. Short and flimsy material that feels like plastic against my chest. Bounces around a lot when I run and the buckles feel really cheap. The worst part is that it doesn’t even come with the bladder so for the price I was expecting better quality. Definitely not worth the money. Super thin too, definitely not made to last.