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Lightweight 20L running vest designed to be worn, not carried.
Montane says:
Our next generation Gecko VP20+ builds on the key principles of bounce free, long distance comfort whilst hitting the trail with larger loads. New lighter weight BOUNCE CONTROL fabric technology stretches with movement whilst significantly reducing bounce when under increased load. Improvements including lighter and faster harness closure system and updated compression and pole carry design further evolve the Gecko to new levels on performance.
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Montane's Gecko VP20+ Vest Pack, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- New lighter weight BOUNCE CONTROL fabric technology has more stretch horizontally for packability and less stretch vertically to control bounce
- New lighter weight body contact mesh, resists water uptake and dries quicker
- Single fabric for all pockets minimises fabric use and provides a cleaner, streamlined and lighter weight build
- Updated and improved harness shaping for a closer, secure fit whilst improving freedom of movement
- New and improved harness closure system is lighter weight with built in UNI-FORM technology that evenly secures the harness whilst allowing for a customisable fit
- Updated stretch ACTIVE strap for secure harness closure and quick release
- Roll closure design for improved water resistance and load carry
- ALL-IN-ONE side compression and roll closure for improved on-the-go compression, and adjustment
- Updated pole carry system for a more secure and accessible pole carry
- Combined POLYGIENE StayFresh & POLYGIENE OdorCrunch permanent odour control
- Versatile hydration bladder sleeve
- Multiple harness pockets for on-the-go access to kit, food and liquid
- Includes 2X Montane 500ml Soft Flasks
Specifications
- Small weighs: 318g
- Medium weighs: 325g
- Large weighs: 344g
- XLarge weighs: 366g
- Bottles weigh: 36g each
Material & Construction
- RAPTOR Cross Lite - A triple ripstop with excellent abrasion resistance combined with aUTS polyurethane composite coating for a 50% increase in tear strength performance. A non-fluorocarbon water repellent finish.
- RAPTOR Flex Lite - Recycled nylon plain weave, with 4 way differential stretch to accommodate expansion while minimizing bounce. Excellent Abrasion resistance and a non-fluorocarbon water repellent finish.
- CONTACT DIA Mesh - Quick dry time for all day comfort. POLYGIENE permanent odour control.
- 85% NYLON,(RECYCLED), 15% ELASTANE
- 100% POLYESTER (RECYCLED)