Black Diamond

Distance 4L Hydration Vest

Distance 4 Hydration vest

Vest was mail out quickly and packaged well. Vest fit as described. Vest has many places to store your items and can hold a good amount. I recommend this vest as it is a good investment if you are doing long runs and need hydration.

Great lightweight fit for long runs

Bought this for marathon training runs. The two 14 oz soft bottles were great, did not bounce much, and the extra back pocket for a bladder is great. Wore this on a 14M training run as well as a 7M ragnar relay run, and loved it.

Distance 4

Nice and snug, I love the pockets. Took it for one shorter run. Have yet to take it for a long run, but I have no doubt it will do well. Got this after the Distance 8, which I love but I wanted a vest type. I like how I can easily drink while on the move due to the bottle pocket placements. 5’8” 159lbs, athletic build (used to do a lot of weights and cutting down now). Distance 8 size M fits well but I typically tighten it down more. Distance 4 size S also fits well. I’m kind of btwn sizes which is why that works. Waist ~30. The only comment is I can see this getting dirty easily with the color. Not an issue for me, but some people may care about that.

Absolutely love!!!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Small

I had a hard time chowing the right vest, I went into my local bike shop and they had them there - I tried this one on and loved everything about it. It has convenient zipper pockets on the front for gels or things you need to get to quickly. And then larger zipper pocket in the back that holds my phone. It fits great - they didn’t have the black in the store so I bought online. It got delivered quickly and being that it’s 100+ degrees almost everyday where I live in the summer this is essential for training! I’ve been using now for about a month and couldn’t be happier! I am 5’7” and 135lbs and the small fits great!

Great fit and comfort

I’m really happy with this purchase. I’ve already done a couple long runs with nearly 10,000 ft elevation and over 10 hours combined and the vest was super comfortable. It has wonderful capacity and the use of the water bottles is excellent. Deploying my Z poles is a breeze and while I’m not using them they are snug on the back and I don’t feel them at all.

defective

I loved the backpack but it lasted me 2 months It has cracked on the bottle side. It's a shame because I liked it a lot.

Good pack BUT....

I really like the design, layout and breathability of this pack BUT: - The sizing is way off. I measure out as right in the middle for a medium, but even on my first wear, I had to tighten it all the way. Now that I've worn it a few times and washed it once, it has stretched to the point where it is just too loose and bounces all over the place. For reference, I'm 5' 11", 170 lbs, athletic build. Getting the sizing right or adding additional ways to tighten up the pack beyond the sternum straps would go a long way. - Pole carry didn't really work for me. Maybe it works for BD poles, but I found the silicone grippers would slide off my poles as I ran and it only got worse after handling the poles with sweaty hands.

Great vest but the sizing was way off

This is the best vest around for hot weather when you don't need to carry too much. I followed the size chart and got a medium which was way too big, and had to switch it out for a small.

Very Comfortable!

This vest has blown me away! It is very lightweight and fits excellent! I love the storage as it holds everything tight so it isn't bouncing around at all, yet has plenty of space for everything I like. No weird hot spots in underarms like other vests. I highly recommend this one.

great for longer runs

using a vest is much better than holding a water bottle or using a hip back.