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Really liking my Nathan HPL 020 Race Hydration Vest

A few months back I’d gotten to the point where the training runs I was going on were getting longer and I was needing to carry something to hydrate. Also, summer in Fort Collins has been hot, we’ve had a string of weeks with days in the mid 90s. After a stop into the Runner’s Roost I picked up the Nathan Handheld below. This bottle is perfect. I can hold 2 GUs and drop in my Motor Tabs. It works great for 1 – 8 mile runs.


Nathan Quickdraw Plus Handheld Bottle

Nathan Quickdraw Plus Handheld Bottle

From there, the training runs have gotten longer and I needed to begin carrying more water, food, and misc type items like band aids, jacket, duct tape, toilet paper, Friction Freedom packets, etc. Runner’s Roost had the hydration pack below and I’ve fallen in love with it.


Nathan HPL 020 Race Hydration Vest – 70 oz.

Nathan HPL 020 Race Hydration Vest - 70 oz.

It’s light weight, has easily accessible storage, holds TONS of water and is overall very comfortable. I wore it during the Leadville Trail Marathon and had a solid experience.

The handheld and backpack combo is money, I use Motor Tabs in the bottle and water in the pack. This blend of electrolyte and water is right on.

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It would also be a great pack for hikes or long treks…

Andy B
outsideallday.com

A few pictures from the Leadville Trail Marathon

You can read my Leadville race recap here:
http://www.outsideallday.com/2010/07/11/race-recap-leadville-trail-marathon/

Mike, Brandon and I at the start of the race.
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Brandon and I leaving Leadville and heading into the mountains.
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Brandon and I at the half way point. I love watermelon!
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More info on the Leadville Trail Marathon at:
http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/lt100races/LeadvilleTrailMarathon/overview.aspx

You may be asking why Mike was only in 1 photo, it’s because he finished 1 hour and 10 minutes in front of Brandon and I.

I’m not fast!

Andy B
outsideallday.com