The chest strap height is adjustable to your comfort, though the adjustment itself can be frustrating. The chest straps hook on tight loops along the inner edge of both shoulder straps. To move the chest straps higher or lower, they need to be unhooked and rehooked onto different loops. This can be a great feature if you don’t like the usual sliding adjustments for whatever reason. Maybe you find that they are always moving on you, or sliding off the rail, and you just want something that will stay put. Though this makes the straps more of a challenge to adjust at first, once you find where they sit comfortably for me, most folks won’t ever have to adjust them again. Comparable Adventure Vests Make/Model

Side tension straps are linked to the hipbelt. By tightening these straps you can stabilise the load but reduce the hipbelt flexibility. Where balance is critical tightening them can help you feel more secure. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility. Dynex (Nylon 100d + PE 200d) body material with Dynex Ripstop yarns for bomber tear resistance that is 10x stronger than steel per weight Stitch-less Edge Taping Technology for superior shoulder strap comfort, movement and weight reduction Regardless of this variable, many of the larger vests we tested are notably lightweight, while some of the smaller vests tested were included as price-point options and are built with heavier materials. I am here to give an honest review, from a runner’s point of view, on all the things that truly matter to us, from those new to the sport, to the more experienced racers.

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Elastic closures across the sternum can then be repositioned to the best point of comfort, accommodating more body types. In addition to pole quiver sleeves, the Distance 15 is equipped to carry two ice axes, appropriate for those of you who also enjoy running and scrambling in a climbing helmet. Another nod to its versatility. quiver sleeves

Black Diamond Distance 15 Backpack

Adjustable elastic cording side compression system provides a more secure ride while running and scrambling Adjustable elastic cording side compression system for a more secure ride while running and scrambling