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Fast and light running vest, designed to give you multiple storage options and a tailored fit on the trail.
Montane says
Made for runners by runners, the GECKO VP 12+ builds on 100,000’s of kilometres of experience. An anatomically driven body hugging fit that’s as secure as a Gecko, increased accessible storage and POLYGIENE® treatment means you wear rather than carry your kit, when moving fast on trails and in the mountains.
Our Verdict
The Gecko has been designed to stretch and mould around your body to give you a tailored fit, unique to your body shape, this helps minimise the bounce of your loads.
The CONTACT Air Mesh Plus on the harness is slightly padded, incredibly durable and unparalleled in terms of breathability. The honeycombed design helps moisture evaporate quickly, by minimising contact with the skin. The air mesh has been treated with a Polygene odour control, which essentially detours the growth of bacteria, and keeps the vest smelling fresh.
A zipped opening around the back of the pack is perfect for storing additional gear that you may not need to access all the time, such as wet weather gear. The pocket is available in 5L 12L and 20L versions. This pocket also has a key clip and an integrated bungee that can cinch the pack Down.
A bladder is located next to the back which can be held in place with a bladder clip to keep it stable and accessible.
The pockets located on the side of the pack are vast, much bigger than I first thought when trying the vest out. They do a good job of swallowing gear and elongate right around the pack, so you can really cram them with items you need close to hand, hats gloves, windshell etc.
Hydration pockets located on the chest straps hold your water bottles as well as 2 zipped pockets which can easily hold a mobile phone. 2 pole bungees are also included to store your trekking poles.
The pack is secured with 2 chest straps which I’ll admit I'm not a fan of, they are far too stretchy and don’t come with a proper buckle, you have to attach each chest strap, individually to the daisy chain via a small hook, every time you take the pack on an off.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Montane FREELIGHT Chassis vest
- Stretch lower ACTIVE Strap for secure harness closure and quick release
- 2 minimalist stretch chest straps with multiple attachment points
- Multiple easy access harness pockets for food, hydration and essential kit
- 2x 500ml Montane UltraFlasks™ included
- Compatible with Montane UltraFlasks™, SoftFlasks™, Straws and Hydration bladders
- 40:30 4 way stretch fabric pockets accommodate expansion while minimizing bounce
- Integrated bungee for external storage or compression
- Internal key clip and removable whistle
- Multiple pole attachment points
- Stability control construction
- Activities: Trail Running / Fastpacking
Specifications
- Small (including bottles) weighs: 340g
- Medium (including bottles) weighs: 362g
- Large (including bottles) weighs: 360g
- x2 bottles weigh: 70g
Unisex VIA Packs/Vests Sizing
- Small chest: 76-92cm / 30-36in
- Medium chest: 88.5-102cm / 35-40in
- Large chest: 99.5-114.5cm / 39-45in
- Maximum dimensions (cm): 43 (H) / 22 (W) / 13 (D)
Material
- RAPTOR Flex 4-way 40:30 stretch main body fabric
- CONTACT Air Mesh Plus on harness
- POLYGIENE® permanent odour control
