Brand: UltrAspire
Category: Running Vests & Packs
Recommended by Lauren Jones, Trail and Ultra Runner — Atlanta, Ga
Highlights: comfortable
Price: $224.95
- Who it's for
- Runners and fastpackers tackling multi-day or 200-mile-plus efforts who need high carry capacity with or without crew access. Notes also mention it works for shorter long days in the mountains.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the storage capacity, comfortable weight carry (one carried 11 lbs), accessible front pockets, and hydration system design. Notes are overwhelmingly positive with no criticism recorded.
- Worth noting
- Multiple hosts wore it for 200-mile races (Cocodona 250, Wild Horse 200, Summit 200); one used it for fastpacking. Notes are one-sided — all 10 hosts are enthusiastic, several are UltrAspire athletes or received early prototypes.
Lauren Jones's review
The absolute best pack for long trail races or adventures. Holds so much weight very comfortably. The giant pockets up front are so convenient for nutrition etc on the go!
Recommended by Lauren Jones, Trail and Ultra Runner
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Traverse Hydration Pack for?
Runners and fastpackers tackling multi-day or 200-mile-plus efforts who need high carry capacity with or without crew access. Notes also mention it works for shorter long days in the mountains.
What do experts say about the Traverse Hydration Pack?
Hosts consistently praise the storage capacity, comfortable weight carry (one carried 11 lbs), accessible front pockets, and hydration system design. Notes are overwhelmingly positive with no criticism recorded.
What should you know before buying the Traverse Hydration Pack?
Multiple hosts wore it for 200-mile races (Cocodona 250, Wild Horse 200, Summit 200); one used it for fastpacking. Notes are one-sided — all 10 hosts are enthusiastic, several are UltrAspire athletes or received early prototypes.
What does Lauren Jones say about the Traverse Hydration Pack?
The absolute best pack for long trail races or adventures. Holds so much weight very comfortably. The giant pockets up front are so convenient for nutrition etc on the go!
Why does Lauren Jones recommend UltrAspire?
Lauren Jones recommends the UltrAspire Traverse Hydration Pack for running vests & packs. The absolute best pack for long trail races or adventures. Holds so much weight very comfortably. The giant pockets up front are so convenient for nutrition etc on the go!
Is the Traverse Hydration Pack a good running vests & pack?
Yes — Lauren Jones recommends the Traverse Hydration Pack by UltrAspire as their running vests & packs pick. The absolute best pack for long trail races or adventures. Holds so much weight very comfortably. The giant pockets up front are so convenient for nutrition etc on the go!
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What other hosts are saying
10 experts recommend the UltrAspire Traverse Hydration Pack.
Kelsey McGill, Running Coach (Trail, Ultra, Road)
This is an incredibly compact yet spacious vest that I've been loving. This can be a great option for runners using crew or not using crew.
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Keifer Gilbert, Endurance Enthusiast, Adventurer, Coach, Father, Sober Dude
This pack is an absolute must have for multi day efforts, the storage capacity and design around the hydration system is beyond anything else in the market currently. I wore this at Cocodona and simplified so many things because of the capabilities of the pack.
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Abigail West, Ultrarunner, Artist, & New Mom
We took an epic fastpacking trip in Norway during my first trimester (great opportunity to slow down and take even MORE snack breaks!). The traverse was still in beta testing and I freaking LOVED it for storing all my gear and even some watercolor supplies!
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THE pack of Cocodona in 2026.. 20L of storage, rock solid, check out my review video to see how much water you can carry!
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My favorite pack. Carried this for all of Cocodona 250 and all three days of Three days of Syllamo as a train up. I cannot say enough positive things about this pack. It's comfortable, accessable, useable, and useful! Easy access to all pockets on the go without being a contortionist. Large dump pockets along the sides with drawstring to keep stuff in. Carries a lot of water comfortably! Love this vest!
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I love this pack. It is built for 200+ mile distances and has all the specs for it.
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Rachel Bambrick, Ultrarunning coach & community leader
Used this in all my training for Wild Horse 200 and for the entirety of the race in 2026! Will be my go-to 200 mile pack from now on!
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Allison Powell, Ultrarunning Coach, Ultrarunning Communnity Leader
I was able to carry 11lbs of gear in this pack! All my food, warm layers, battery banks, and more, with ease!
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I am an ultraspire athlete and I got this pack as a prototype last year before their official release. I have worn it for the Summit 200, Maah Daah Hey 150, Crazy Mountain 100, and a few longer days in the mountains. This is my favorite pack that ultraspire has debuted. I will be wear it with confidence at any distance above 100 miles
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