Wear it, don't carry it!
Made for runners by runners, the GECKO VP 5+ builds on 100,000's kilometres of experience. An improved, anatomically driven body-hugging fit that's as secure as a Gecko!
With increased accessible storage and POLYGIENE® permanent odour control you now wear, rather than carry your kit when moving fast on trails and in the mountains.
Due to the close-fitting nature of these packs and vests, we use the chest measurement to determine the correct size.
UNISEX PACKS |
S |
M |
L |
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Chest Size |
76 - 92cm 30 -36in |
88.5 - 102cm 35 - 40in |
99.5-114.5 39-45in |
RAPTOR Air
POLYGIENE®
Bottles included
Dynamic control
Side fastening
Multiple pockets
Active fit
Fabric Specifications
Designed for performance
‘It’s about doing what Montane is; Further. Faster. Lightweight kit.
The Gecko Ultra V+ is stripped down to the bare bones yet still functional.’
– Keith Cheung, Montane Senior Designer.
Designed for performance, the Gecko Ultra V+’s minimalist design removes distraction and restriction. A close active fit that is breathable and comfortable, whilst multiple easy-access pockets allow for efficient fuel and kit management without compromising movement.
Tested by our athletes
Born of extensive testing by some of the world’s premier ultra-endurance athletes and years of intense design, the Gecko Ultra V+ uses less to do more.
Its refined feature set is ergonomically placed to maximise useability and the RAPTOR Air 40way stretch breathable fabric utilizes zoned dynamic stability control to ensure load carrying stability.
‘it’s radically different from anything I’ve ever used. It’s got that cross between running clothing and a pack – nothing I’ve seen before”
– Montane Athlete Debbie Martin-Consani.
Wear it, don't carry it
Some will call it a vest top others a pack, all we know is it’s the perfect fusion of the two delivering the ultimate in anatomically fitted storage for carrying the essentials when running on the limit.
Combining clothing and pack expertise the Gecko Ultra Vest fits close like a garment but with a multitude of pockets for carrying the essentials when racing or training hard.
‘it’s so different to a normal pack. It feels much more a part of you than like a garment, so when you are running and moving with it you feel like you aren’t wearing anything extra.’
– Montane Athlete Tom Hollins
- OOceanI do not recommend this productRated 2 out of 5 stars2 months agoWorked fine for about a week, then started breaking
I was very excited when this came out, so purchased it almost immediately.
First impressions are great, it is comfortable lightweight and functional. It is very breathable and I have never made it wet with my sweat. There is rarely any bounce however... When you start drinking water the bottles will sink to the bottom of the vest and start bouncing very badly. Could be fixed with stronger elastic around the bottle areas. I found best way was to inflate the bottles by blowing into them. On top of this the quality is not especially great, within a month of use the stitching started coming off in various places such as around the bottle areas and pockets. The pockets are pretty easy to rip and I did manage to do this by stuffing a midlayer into the sidepocket. The popper at the end of the zip has also ripped through the fabric. Because the fabric is so lightweight. Despite the fact it has polygiene, it smells bad pretty easily.
Overall not impressed and although coming from Montane which always makes great equipment, this seems not up to their normal standards. Nonetheless it is a great alternative to a bumbag or a heavier vest for shorter runs. Would not pay £100 for it, would consider if it was half the price.
Was this helpful? - MMyfeedbackI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoMontane Gecko Ultra V+
Correct fit/true to size. Does not ride up as expected. Easy to use water bottles
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