HydraQuiver – Ultralight, No-Bounce Hydration Pack for Running, Trail, and OCR – Bottle-Based System, Breathable Mesh, Small Footprint, Secure Fit – Trail Running Vest

I was a little worried about this at first as the carrier was stiffer than I thought it would be. I have now used this on a couple of trail runs of about 10 miles and found it very comfortable. I like that there is no chest strap. The bottle is easy to reach and put back. Had no problems with it bouncing out which is what I feared. I got the pink one. I will definitely use this on races where I don’t want to carry a ton. There is a little zipper section where you can put gels but it’s not reachable without taking the whole thing off. Probably okay for stashing a fob key or spare cash. I had a very light jacket which did fit, but I removed it because then it was too bulky. I do like how this product sits high up on the upper back and there is no bounce. It fit me well. I am 5.5 and 120lbs. No leakage from the bottle, I think this will last. It’s easily washed after each run. I might even get the double pack for longer runs of 15 miles or more.

This is literally my FIRST ever Amazon review, which should say a lot, LOL! I HATE having "stuff" on me when I run/hike, so was not looking forward to having to wear any type of hydration system but it became necessary as my hours/miles increased on the trails. I just completed my first trail race yesterday (35k with 5,000 ft elevation gain) and this worked perfectly! NO chaffing and I was wearing a sports bra with no shirt AND it was pouring rain. The race was SUPER challenging, and many f bombs exited my mouth but none of them had to do with this pack :) It sits high on the back, so there is no feeling of being "pulled" down, basically feels like a harness. The water sloshing sound in the bottle might irritate some, but it did not bother me (though something to be aware of if that type of sensory input is irritating). There is a zipper compartment behind the bottle, big enough for phone, gloves and a small snack. On each strap there is an easily accessible small storage pocket, which I kept gummies and tissue in. This is my first hydration system so I have nothing to compare it to, but as someone who absolutely HATES anything on me when moving, I give it two thumbs up! :)

I'll admit I was a little surprised how stable and comfortable this was when I first started using it. For me personally, the straps going under the arms remain very steady and don't rub or chafe. I've used this thing up to half-marathon distance with bare shoulders and it felt as comfortable as with a shirt. The entire pack just stays put and doesn't move about at all. I forget it's there within minutes of starting a run. The meshed back breathes very well and doesn't feel like it is creating extra heat or discomfort in hot weather. Removing and replacing the bottle becomes second nature quite quickly. The bottle it comes with is stiff plastic so you will get some water splashing sfx with your run unless, like most, you'll have something stuffed in your ears for motivation anyway so you probably won't notice. The zipped compartment is small and slim for obvious reasons but it will happily accept large phones. I slipped a Samsung S24 Ultra in there without a problem. Overall, excellent product for my needs.

I purchased this product since I didn't want to use a bladder-type hydration pack and have had less than favorable results with some other hydration systems (Nathan Triangle Insulated Angled Holster Waist Pack and Quickdraw Plus Handheld). Carrying a handheld bottle became a pain after 5 or 6 miles, and the waist pack would rotate around my waist as I ran. This pack sits a little higher up on the back than a bladder-type system. Once you get used to the position of the pack, you really don't even notice that it's there. Bottle removal and insertion is a breeze and the bottle stays in place surprisingly well. The only time I ever had it fall out of the quiver was when I quickly removed the pack. The pockets on the front of the shoulder straps are easily accessible and the perfect size for holding gel packs (or packs of nut butters). The large pocket in the rear has a key lanyard and can easily hold a mobile phone and a pair of gloves. I found two minor flaws, both related to the bottle... 1) The plug is not easily pushed all the way down. While the plug may appear to be seated, I had it leak quite a bit when running. I might end up using another bottle if the problem persists. 2) The plug also cannot be removed for cleaning like those on the Nathan bottles. It would be nice to thoroughly clean the plug (i.e., with bleach) on occasion to remove any bacteria. I feel that it's perfect for distances up to 15 miles. For anything longer, I would move up to the Double Barrel model. By all means, don't let the steep price scare you off, this is great pack!

Great hydration backpack! Comfortable and adjustable fit. Lightweight, bounce-free and easy to grab bottle and return to pocket while on the run. Worth the cost! 💦

Best hydration option for long runs. I’ve tried them all. Belt solutions bounce, and use nonstandard bottles that are hard to refill quickly. Holding a bottle(s) in your hand wastes valuable energy. Packs that have bladders ride lower on your back and don’t allow for as much cooling, and then you have to deal with bladders: harder to refill, and a pain to clean out. OrangeMud nailed it: the hydraquiver does not bounce, is very comfortable, will hold a standard bottle (I’ve used up to 29oz tall bottles, which are easier to grab), and has extra storage for gels, phone, etc. highly recommend. I’m always surprised I don’t see more people using them.

This is comfortable to wear, has good pockets, the bottle is easy to grab BUT it cuts my skin on long runs.

Very neat piece of kit

Amazing! Ran 2 hours with it, no shaffing, no water splashing. Wayyy better than a hydration vest