CNOC Vecto vs VectoX: What's the difference?
Jul 08, 2024
The newest version of the Vecto is the VectoX! It’s the same great Vecto, but the plastic body is a thicker TPU (0.4mm instead of 0.3mm) making it much more durable than the original Vecto. It’s also a bit heavier than the original Vecto - the 2L Vecto (28mm) comes in at 77g and the 2L VectoX (28mm) weighs 92g. Since the different uses between these versions aren’t as clear as say, between a 2L and 3L Vecto, so we wanted to explain who we had in mind when we designed the VectoX to help you make an informed decision of which version makes more sense in your kit...
You’re Going on a Long Trip
Thru-hikes are a lot for any piece of gear. Things get used daily, they never really dry out, they are rarely cleaned. Just like you, your gear goes through a lot on a thru-hike and just like you, your gear may have some wear and tear on the other side. The VectoX was specifically designed with thru-hikers in mind. It is a heavier piece of gear and there may be folks who would prefer to carry an original Vecto and a Tear Aid Patch or two for the weight savings - but we wanted an alternative for folks who just wanted a water bag that would hang in there with them all 2000+ miles.
You Value the Extra Durability
Like all lightweight backpacking gear, we made the Vecto trying to balance three things - cost, weight, and durability. The original Vecto is the best balance of those things. But if weight is of no consequence to you, and you’d rather just have the most durable product for your buck, the VectoX is the option that makes the most sense for you.
Vecto & VectoX Compared
Vecto 2L (28mm)
- Weighs Less: 77g
- Thinner TPU: 0.3mm
- Less Durable
- Smaller Pack Size:
7x2 x1.5 in/17.5x 3.75 cm
- Operational Temperatures:
20°F (-6°C) to 120°F (49°C)
- Same Trail Size:
13.5x7 in / 34x17.5 cm
- BPA, BPS, and BPF Free
VectoX 2L (28mm)
- Weighs More: 92g
- Thicker TPU: 0.4mm
- More Durable
- Larger Pack Size:
7 x 2 x 2 in/17.5 x 5 x 5 cm
- Operational Temperatures:
0°F (-17°C) to 212°F (100°C)
- Same Trail Size:
13.5x7 in / 34x17.5 cm
- BPA, BPS, and BPF Free
The newest version of the Vecto is the VectoX! It’s the same great Vecto, but the plastic body is a thicker TPU (0.4mm instead of 0.3mm) making it much more durable than the original Vecto. It’s also a bit heavier than the original Vecto - the 2L Vecto (28mm) comes in at 77g and the 2L VectoX (28mm) weighs 92g. Since the different uses between these versions aren’t as clear as say, between a 2L and 3L Vecto, so we wanted to explain who we had in mind when we designed the VectoX to help you make an informed decision of which version makes more sense in your kit...