What is the Gecko VP+?
It's an updated version of Montane's Gecko VP+ running vest, now featuring an improved harness shape for a closer, secure fit and a bounce control construction for maximum performance and comfort on the trail. This running vest is ideal for those who need reliable on-the-go storage that's comfortable and supportive on the trail.
What is it made from?
The Gecko Vp+ is primarily made from Raptor Flex Lite fabric, featuring bounce control technology and lightweight Contact Dia Mesh panels for the perfect balance of support and breathability.
Raptor Flex Lite is made from recycled nylon and features a robust four-way stretch, providing ample flexibility to accommodate various items without unnecessary weight and bulk. The innovative bounce control technology provides more stretch horizontally for improved packability and less stretch vertically to reduce bounce with every step, creating a more natural feel of motion when you're moving fast and fully loaded with trail snacks. The material is also lightweight, durable and highly comfortable, making it ideal for long runs in various environments.
The material is finished with a non-fluorocarbon DWR (durable water repellent) coating to help light rain and moisture bead off the material, rather than soaking in, without the use of harmful PFAS forever chemicals.
Contact Dia Mesh provides extra ventilation where you need it most. It's light, durable and highly breathable, helping to regulate temperature. It's also water-resistant to prevent it from absorbing moisture and reduce sweat build-up around contact points, whilst also making it quick drying and enhancing next-to-skin comfort on long hot trails.
The materials are treated with Polygiene® StayFresh anti-odour treatment and Polygiene® OdorCrunch permanent odour control treatment to keep the fabric smelling fresher for longer, allowing you to use it for longer between washes without offending your running buddy.
What are its features?
The Gecko VP+ features a fully updated harness, with an improved shape for a closer, secure fit whilst enhancing freedom of movement. An updated, lightweight harness closure system with built-in Uni-Form technology evenly secures the harness to minimise bounce, allowing you to easily customise the fit when changing layers.
For storage, you'll find a rear pocket with bounce control technology, and multiple quick-access harness pockets for stashing various trail snacks, energy gels and gear.
They're are also two front soft bottle pockets with two included 500ml Soft Flasks and secure loops to hold the bottles in place and reduce bounce. The running vest is also compatible with a hydration bladder - ideal for long-distance training runs when you want to carry extra liquid.
A bungee cord compression system helps secure the load whilst also doubling as additional external storage should you need more space to stash a waterproof shell or an extra layer.
This running vest is finished with dedicated pole carry loops for quick and easy storage of Z-poles, giving you somewhere safe to tuck your poles into when they're not being used.
Features
- New lighter-weight BOUNCE CONTROL fabric technology has more stretch horizontally for packability and less stretch vertically to control bounce
- New lighter-weight body contact mesh, resists water uptake and dries quicker
- Single fabric for all pockets minimises fabric use and provides a cleaner, streamlined and lighter weight build
- Updated and improved harness shaping for a closer, secure fit whilst improving freedom of movement
- New and improved harness closure system is lighter weight with built in UNI-FORM technology that evenly secures the harness whilst allowing for a customisable fit
- Updated compression system is external for improved additional carry and on-the-go adjustment
- Updated pole carry system for a more secure and accessible pole carry
- Combined POLYGIENE StayFresh & POLYGIENE OdorCrunch permanent odour control
- BOUNCE CONTROL rear pocket for ample storage
- Multiple harness pockets for on-the-go access to kit, food and liquid
- Includes 2X Montane 500ml Soft Flasks