How Much Vest Do You Need? A Capacity Guide
Litres, translated: what 5, 12 and 17+ litre packs actually swallow, and how NZ mandatory kit changes the maths.
Why we range them
Ultimate Direction didn't follow the running-vest category; they started it. Their front-loaded, bottle-forward harness is the template everyone else copies: carry real weight without the sway, reach your fluid without breaking stride. We range UD because when it comes to carrying on the run, the pioneer still sets the standard.
Front-loaded vest architecture: hydration and fuel on your chest, weight balanced, bounce-free.
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Ultimate Direction Access 500
Regular price$69.95
Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket Women's SS23 (Clearance)
Sale price$150.00
Regular price$299.90
Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket Women's SS22 (Clearance)
Sale price$100.00
Regular price$299.90
Ultimate Direction Ultra Hoodie Women's (Clearance)
Sale price$100.00
Regular price$260.00
Ultimate Direction Hydro Tank Women's (Clearance)
Sale price$64.00
Regular price$159.90
Ultimate Direction Deluge Jacket Women's SS23 (Clearance)
Sale price$90.00
Regular price$180.00
Ultimate Direction Deluge Jacket Men's SS22 (Clearance)
Sale price$75.00
Regular price$180.00
Ultimate Direction Deluge Jacket Women's SS22 (Clearance)
Sale price$75.00
Regular price$180.00
Ultimate Direction Deluge Jacket Men's SS23 (Clearance)
Sale price$90.00
Regular price$180.00
Ultimate Direction Crew Roll
Regular price$175.00
Ultimate Direction Ultra Pant Unisex
Regular price$199.90
Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket Women's
Regular price$299.90
Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket Men's
Regular price$299.90
Ultimate Direction Deluge Jacket Women's
Regular price$180.00
Ultimate Direction Deluge Jacket Men's
Regular price$180.00
Ultimate Direction Insulated Reservoir 1.5L
Regular price$84.90
Ultimate Direction Body Bottle Straw Attachment (Lid Only)
Regular price$24.90
Ultimate Direction Reservoir IV - 1.5L
Regular price$64.90
Ultimate Direction Quiver
Regular price$59.90
Ultimate Direction Reservoir IV - 2L
Regular price$69.90
Ultimate Direction Clutch Wrap
Regular price$79.90
Ultimate Direction Body Bottle 500S
Regular price$49.90
Ultimate Direction Utility Belt - Onyx
Regular price$79.90
Ultimate Direction Body Bottle 500 - Hydrapak
Regular price$44.90
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