Designed for both men and women who trail run, the UltrAspire Basham vest wowed our testers with its highly comfortable fit and feel, but the vest fell short when it came to the included bottle and a troublesome storage pocket. This vest features a low-profile design that feels like a second skin and easily adapts to a wide variety of body sizes. Although it offers one size that fits most, you can easily dial in the fit using the adjustable front cinch cords. The main issue both of our testers faced was with the included bottle. It proved difficult to take in and out of the holster while running and one tester experienced a faulty lid that resulted in some leakage. Overall, the fit and feel are spot-on, and with some future adjustments, this vest could be a top contender at an excellent value.

Liz: "This pack is incredibly comfortable. It's the most breathable and cool vest that I have ever run in, and the unique shape allows the vest to fit my body just right. I pretty much forget that I am wearing it as I run."

Kaitlin: "It was comfortable enough to forget I was wearing a vest. The wave shape of the back allows for maximum breathability and minimal irritation. The adjustments make it very accommodating to a variety of body shapes while still feeling secure."

Liz: "While this vest doesn't have a ton of storage, it surprised me with how much of my gear that it was able to fit. I could easily store all the nutrition I needed for a long run, and it still allowed me to carry a light running jacket as well."

Kaitlin: "The pockets were perfectly placed for me. I could have used one more zipper pocket, but otherwise, all of them were really useful. The bottom ones were great for stashing nutrition or trash, and the upper chest pockets were well-thought-out. Having them sit on the upper chest was more comfortable and allowed me to keep an eye on important items, instead of having to push in my chest to make sure I didn't drop anything."

Liz: "While the bottle is easy to drink out of, it is difficult to get out of the pack while on, and then it easily falls out when taking the pack on and off. I would have preferred the ability to use other bottles instead of the one specifically designed for this pack."

Kaitlin: "The angle of the bottle is difficult for me to access. If you have tight shoulders, this vest isn't for you. I could fit smaller soft flasks in the front, but that kind of defeats the purpose of this design. The bottle was soft and didn't taste like plastic, but mine did leak. Hopefully, that was just an issue with the one I received."

Liz: "I don't have any concerns about the durability of this pack. Even though it has mesh fabric throughout, it seems very durable. The only thing that didn't seem like the best quality was the bottle. It seemed flimsy, and the lid looked like it could start to leak over time."

Kaitlin: "The material has a nice, next-to-skin feel and great storage options. The shape and simple adjustments provide a really accommodating design."

Liz: "This vest offers a lot of value for its cost. It really holds all you need for a multi-hour trail run and is a lot less expensive than other options. I think the main issue with its value is in this vest's versatility. It doesn't have the capability to hold a bladder so you are out of luck if you want to carry more water for an all-day adventure or in hot weather."

Kaitlin: "The features, storage, fit, and feel are really impressive, but the design of the back bottle didn't work well for me. Taking the bottle in and out of the holster was fine for hiking, but it wasn't great for running."