Tahoe Hydration Vest

I'm a huge fan of Flipbelt products! the quality, durability, practically, and price beats other brands!. For this reason, I decided to try the Tahoe hydration vest ( I got the white/black)! For training runs or just short run, this vest works great because you're not carrying much on you. However, for ultra races, I don't think this vest is the best. I was so excited to use this vest for my 50miler on December 06, 2025; I had previously used once on a training run and everything seemed fine. During my race, I struggled to keep all my gels in the front pockets adjacent to the bottle pockets. The rear pouch wasn't very helpful as I couldn't reach to grab my stuff; I had to stop to take the vest off and take out from the pouch what i needed (this was very unconvinient). The 3-strap mechanics, In my opinion, wasn't the best. It wasn't easy to lock and unlock, especially when still on the move.
I’m a huge fan of FlipBelt products—the quality, durability, practicality, and price consistently outperform other brands. That’s why I decided to try the Tahoe Hydration Vest (I got the white/black). For training runs or shorter runs in general, this vest works great since you’re not carrying much.
However, for ultra‑distance races, I don’t think this vest is the best option. I was really excited to use it for my 50‑miler on December 6, 2025. I had used it once on a training run and everything seemed fine. But during the race, I struggled to keep all my gels in the front pockets adjacent to the bottle sleeves. The rear pouch also wasn’t very helpful since couldn’t reach anything without stopping, taking the vest off, and digging through the back pocket, which was very inconvenient.
The three‑strap mechanics wasn’t ideal for me either. It wasn’t easy to lock or unlock, especially while still moving.
Don’t get me wrong, this vest is great in many ways. The fit and stability were solid. My main issue was the practicality/functionality. The front pockets were hard to access because there wasn’t enough room between the bottles and the pouches, and the material wasn’t very stretchy. I also couldn’t fit as many gels as I needed or easily access items in the back.
I’m not returning my vest because it’s a good option for shorter distances (and the colors are beautiful!). But I would love to see a new version or model with improvements that better support the needs of ultra runners.

Used this vest for my most recent marathon training block and loved it. Plenty of room for gels, a phone, and of course hydration. I only used the two bottles that came with the vest (never needed to add a bladder in the back). The vest is light and breathable (most of my training was during the summer) and comfortable. Washes well. Highly recommend!

I ordered the forest Flipbelt hydration vest in the large size, first of all the build and material of the vest is excellent. I have seen no defects or experienced any after multiple uses, there is one problem though. I'm a 5'10" man with a size 35 waist and the large size vest just fits extremely small for my build making it difficult to use which is a shame because otherwise this is a quality and useful running vest. There are two pouches for the included 500ml soft flasks with an elastic tightening strap to keep the flasks secure while running. There's also a dedicated zippered pocket for a cellphone that easily fit my iphone pro max. There are multiple pouches in the front for gels, snacks, keys or other similar sized objects. In the rear bottom there is a two sided through pouch ideal for a sweat towel or other small objects. On the rear top there is a large pouch that can be used to store extra socks, light wind breaker, hat, beanie and countless possibilities. The large rear pouch can also be used to hang and store a large water pouch with drinking tube (not included). Each side also includes a small pouch ideal for energy gels or snacks. There are multiple reflective points on the rear and front for low light visibility. If you are on the smaller side this is a recommended quality hydration vest for running, jogging or hiking.

This FlipBelt Tahoe Hydration Vest – Ultralight Running Vest for Men & Women – Includes Two 500ml Soft Flasks – Trail, Marathon, and Long-Distance Race Pack is an absolutely essential piece of gear for long distance running. The Ultralight Running Vest is comfortable, bounce-free, and the inclusion of Two 500ml Soft Flasks provides ample hydration capacity. The fit is excellent for both men and women. This is a high-quality, necessary, and comfortable race pack.

Design & Features:This is a really nice vest, and I love the color. The concept is excellent, with plenty of storage pockets and reflective detailing. It’s lightweight and designed to carry all my essentials without feeling bulky. I’m especially impressed with the water bottle storage areas—they’re easy to use and very convenient.Fit & Sizing:Sizing is the main issue for me. I’m usually a small and don’t have a large chest, but this vest feels very tight and doesn’t fit correctly. If it fit properly, it would be near perfect.Overall Thoughts:Overall, it’s a great vest in terms of design, functionality, and convenience, but the sizing limits how comfortable it is for me. I really wish it fit better, because everything else about it is excellent.