What is the Gecko VP20+?
This updated version of Montane's Gecko VP20+ running vest now features an improved design and enhanced fit with a bounce control construction for maximum performance and comfort on the trail. Offering 20 litres of storage, this running pack is ideal for long-distance trail runs, ultra-running and ultra-light multi-day missions.
What is it made from?
The Gecko VP20+ is made from a combination of Raptor Cross Lite, Raptor Flex Lite with bounce control technology and lightweight Contact Dia Mesh panels for the perfect balance of durability, support and breathability.
Raptor Cross Lite is a lightweight, yet robust triple ripstop material made from recycled nylon that features excellent levels of abrasion-resistance for exploring in rugged, mountainous terrain, without weighing you down. The material's strength is enhanced with a UTS polyurethane composite coating that provides a 50% increase in tear strength performance, without increasing the vest's weight or bulk.
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.
Both Raptor materials are finished with a non-fluorocarbon DWR (durable water repellent) coating to help light rain and moisture bead off the materials, 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 to enhance next-to-skin comfort on long hot trails.
The materials are treated with both a Polygiene® StayFresh anti-odour treatment and a 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 VP20+ features a fully updated harness, with improved shaping for a closer, secure fit whilst enhancing freedom of movement. An updated lightweight adjustable harness closure system with built-in Uni-Form technology and a stretch active strap at the bottom provides a stable body-hugging fit with excellent weight distribution and bounce control.
For storage, there is a large 20-litre compartment with a secure roll-top closure for improved water resistance, which can be easily compacted or expanded to suit varying loads. Multiple quick-access harness pockets are ideal for stashing various trail snacks, energy gels and small items of 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 dual-sided bungee cord compression system helps secure the load whilst also doubling as additional external storage for on-off layers.
This running vest is finished with dedicated pole carry loops for quick and easy storage of Z-poles, giving you somewhere safe to tuck them 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 stretch ACTIVE strap for secure harness closure and quick release
- Roll closure design for improved water resistance and load carry
- ALL-IN-ONE side compression and roll closure for improved on-the-go compression, and adjustment
- Updated pole carry system for a more secure and accessible pole carry
- Combined POLYGIENE StayFresh & POLYGIENE OdorCrunch permanent odour control
- Versatile hydration bladder sleeve
- Multiple harness pockets for on-the-go access to kit, food and liquid
- Includes 2X Montane 500ml Soft Flasks