Tahoe Hydration Vest 2.0 is a multi-functional workout companion

The Tahoe Hydration Vest 2.0 from Flipbelt is a functional workout vest complete with water bottles and a bladder for on the move hydration. It also has thirteen built-in pockets for everything you might need, from phone to salt tablet.

When you’re running, walking, biking, doing pretty much any sweat-inducing activity, you want to remain as lightweight as possible. That means carrying the bare minimum, and keeping your hands free while you move, whether you have a water bottle tucked into your belt loop, your phone in a pouch on your arm, or whatever you have setup. Flipbelt has an excellent toolset or multi-functional workout companion for those moments. It’s called the Tahoe Hydration Vest 2.0, obviously the second-generation, and it incorporates a full, easy-access hydration system with a ton of functional storage and support.

You’ll find a total of thirteen pockets spaced throughout the vest for headphones, a headlamp, a water bottle, energy gel, any trash you have, added storage, and your phone. As for the hydration system, it comes with two proprietary bottles and a water bladder which feed a built-in water drinking spigot for your mouth — so you can drink and run at the same time. It even has a built-in safety whistle if you need to call for help when you’re out and about. The material is a durable and ultralight honeycomb mesh with a layered compression system. It weights about 200 grams in total so it won’t bog you down at all.

What else does the Tahoe Hydration Vest have to offer?

Flipbelt says the vest is made “for the long haul,” so it should last you. The layered compression system splits your gear between three load zones to help better distribute weight; there’s the bladder, a middle-layer and an outer compression layer with “no bounce.” Meanwhile, a semi-open rear pocket gives you quick and easy access to your shell or windbreaker without slowing you down. You also get a trekking pole attachment, reflective shoulders, thirteen compartments, including a salt tablet pocket, earbud pocket, energy pocket, and more.

It’s thoughtfully designed for you to head out, from a camp, parking area, or your home or apartment, while carrying absolutely everything you need. But the gear is distributed evenly, won’t break your stride, and you still have access to everything on the move. It also comes in several styles, but that was probably a given. Size options range from extra-extra-small up to medium-large.