Customer Reviews UltrAspire Alpha 5.0 Race Vest

Exceptional piece of gear. Honestly, I was a bit concerned if it would fit (Im 62 and 225). Other vests Ive tried have been just too tight when fully loaded. I knew that it wouldnt be a problem when I tried this on. Plenty of room for a Clydesdale like me. Well-designed pockets. Great layout. Quality product. No chafing around the neck and I love the over-sized pockets on the front for any kind of water bottles. You can tell this vest was well thought out and improved from the last one. Well done Ultraspire.

WOW! This pack is such a heavy hitter from the get go! Perfect snug fit with available breathability with the ERGOFIT bunge system. I wanted a pack smaller then the ZYGOS and bigger than the Momentum for races over 50 miles!! This vest delivered and then some. Carrying enough water, nutrition and extra's that needed to be carried during the later stage of the race when I may need something during the middle of the night if I had not made an aid station yet. Whether I am carrying light or packed down the vest rides well with little to no issue with movement. I am 5' 11" and around 195 lbs and the large fits me well. I am able to reach the pockets needed during a race or training run and if needed on longer races I'll pair with the fitted belt to keep nutrition easier to grab and also load more if needed. All in all the vest did exactly what I needed and then some. Well worth the investment!

Outstanding vest. Ran 40 miles in the heat using 2x ultraflasks and a 2L bladder. The bladder attachment and hose control is fantastic - super quick to change bladders, holds perfectly during the run. I used all the pockets and pole cords and everything works really well. One of those products you can tell the designers use the product too. Quality of materials (fabric, attachments, zippers) is very good. Highly recommended.

What a nice pack ! Ive been training in this pack ever since I got my hands on it. Its light , fits really nice you really never know its on. Holds everything you need for a tough 22 or more trail run depending on the heat. So many comments to store things. I always love watching the videos and listening close bc the guy really has never steered me wrong. If your looking for a pack to carry lots of stuff two bottles up from and a bladder in the back that rides great thirst is the one . The expandable mesh they use is great.

I loved my Alpha 4.0. Barely had any complaints with it, and the complaints I do have I didnt know I had until I bought the Alpha 5.0. I ran a 20 miler in 100% humidity with the Alpha 5.0 on a test drive last week. It breathed amazing, and when I finally caved in and took my shirt off I was thrilled with the lack of chafing around the waste (or anywhere). There were also so many pockets. I rarely filled all the pockets on the 4.0, but the 5.0 has even more storage space. The underside is also a very nice nearly clear white, so its very easy to see what's packed away. I think Im down to one request with this vest, or the next iteration. Some accessory or built in way to easily clip my UltrAspire Lumen light to it so I dont need to wear a vest and lumen belt when running far at night. Bottomline: great vest so far.

This is by far the best version of the Astral vest. The fit is amazing, its comfortable, and has storage for everything. The shoulder pocket is perfect for my Garmin inReach (a huge bonus for me!) and I can pack my food and gear where they are easily accessible. The perfect vest for the badass chick in your life!!

The Astral 4.0 is comfortable, light weight and perfect for women. The herfit is amazing

I love the capacity, both in terms of the bladder and the overall storage. The only caveat is the middle, small mesh stow pockets on the front... I cannot for the life of me figure out what these were meant for, but nothing I put in them stays. Nutrition, masks, etc... eventually stuff just gets jostled out, sometimes right away. The rest of the pockets are great but I wish I could find a way to make these ones functional.

FINALLY found an adjustable vest for large boobs and ultra distances

I have been using the Astral 3.0 for several years. I like everything except the curve over the bust. Being someone who is big busted the herfit curves just sit on the side of my breasts and aren't comfortable. I like the angled bottom pockets so I haven't tried the men's Astral yet. I was hoping the 4.0 version would just have a straight lines on the front instead of the curved.