Camelbak Chase Bike Vest 1.5L - Atlantic Teal/Black
(154 reviews)
The Chase bike vest is designed for those who want a minimal approach to carrying gear on the trails without sacrificing hydration or performance. Pack lighter and ride faster with focused features like quick access front harness and stretch overflow pockets. Stay cool and hydrated with 3-D vent mesh and the 1.5-liter Crux reservoir. This minimalist vest is thoughtfully engineered to take your mind off your gear so you can focus on the ride.
The Chase bike vest is designed for those who want a minimal approach to carrying gear on the trails without sacrificing hydration or performance. Pack lighter and ride faster with focused features like quick access front harness and stretch overflow pockets. Stay cool and hydrated with 3-D vent mesh and the 1.5-liter Crux reservoir. This minimalist vest is thoughtfully engineered to take your mind off your gear so you can focus on the ride.
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Camelbak Chase Bike Vest 1.5L - Atlantic Teal/Black
$169.99
(154 reviews)
The Chase bike vest is designed for those who want a minimal approach to carrying gear on the trails without sacrificing hydration or performance. Pack lighter and ride faster with focused features like quick access front harness and stretch overflow pockets. Stay cool and hydrated with 3-D vent mesh and the 1.5-liter Crux reservoir. This minimalist vest is thoughtfully engineered to take your mind off your gear so you can focus on the ride.
The Chase bike vest is designed for those who want a minimal approach to carrying gear on the trails without sacrificing hydration or performance. Pack lighter and ride faster with focused features like quick access front harness and stretch overflow pockets. Stay cool and hydrated with 3-D vent mesh and the 1.5-liter Crux reservoir. This minimalist vest is thoughtfully engineered to take your mind off your gear so you can focus on the ride.
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A Comfortable Minimalist Hydration Vest
9 May 2021
Travelster
originally posted on REI
Summary: A comfortable, light weight hydration vest for those looking for a well organized minimalist carry that provides easy accessibility to drink, food, etc. while riding.I
started trail riding with water bottles but found that I never drank enough on the fly, so I switched to a hydration pack. This is great for day-long rides, but I always felt a
hydration pack was a bit much for a shorter after work, or quick early morning ride. Therefore, I was excited to see that CamelBak adapted the runner’s vest for cycling use.
The vest sits high on the back and with a 1.5 liter hydration reservoir is short enough to allow access to jersey pockets if you want to carry additional items. I love...
started trail riding with water bottles but found that I never drank enough on the fly, so I switched to a hydration pack. This is great for day-long rides, but I always felt a
hydration pack was a bit much for a shorter after work, or quick early morning ride. Therefore, I was excited to see that CamelBak adapted the runner’s vest for cycling use.
The vest sits high on the back and with a 1.5 liter hydration reservoir is short enough to allow access to jersey pockets if you want to carry additional items. I love...
Coming from the smaller Camelbak Chase this one is a dissapointment
9 July 2021
originally posted on camelbak.com
Bought the Camelbak Chase. Loved it. One of my favorite packs I've ever owned. The multiple zippered pockets on the front of the shoulder straps were a game changer.
Makes the Chase such a great pack and punch above it's weight for load bearing capacity. With summer hitting I wanted a bit more water capacity so I went with the Chase 8.
If you aren't coming from the smaller chase you might find the Chase 8 a great pack but as a Chase user the shoulder strap layout is an extreme disappointment. Nice
versatile zippered pockets that can perform a variety of load carrying functions are replaced with cheap thin mesh pockets. My Chase 8 sits unused in a closet w...
Makes the Chase such a great pack and punch above it's weight for load bearing capacity. With summer hitting I wanted a bit more water capacity so I went with the Chase 8.
If you aren't coming from the smaller chase you might find the Chase 8 a great pack but as a Chase user the shoulder strap layout is an extreme disappointment. Nice
versatile zippered pockets that can perform a variety of load carrying functions are replaced with cheap thin mesh pockets. My Chase 8 sits unused in a closet w...
Great for longer rides!
11 September 2022
DesertAruna
originally posted on REI
This is a great little pack for carrying extra water and snacks on the trail. I often do longer gravel rides and need more water than my two water bottle holders will hold. I don't
really love wearing a pack when I ride--your back gets hot and sweaty--but this one is lightweight and has decent airflow. All of the extra pockets for stashing gear and snacks
are great. I like the design and fit. I'll probably use this more for hiking than cycling but I am happy with it overall.
really love wearing a pack when I ride--your back gets hot and sweaty--but this one is lightweight and has decent airflow. All of the extra pockets for stashing gear and snacks
are great. I like the design and fit. I'll probably use this more for hiking than cycling but I am happy with it overall.
Specification
| Sport | Training, Cycling, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Tank Volume | 1.5 Litres |
| Included Components | Backpack, Packaging |
| Product dimensions | 34.01 x 25.02 x 17.02 cm; 490 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
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A Comfortable Minimalist Hydration Vest
9 May 2021
Summary: A comfortable, light weight hydration vest for those looking for a well organized minimalist carry that provides easy accessibility to drink, food, etc. while riding.I started trail riding with water bottles but found that I never drank enough on the fly, so I switched to a hydration pack. This is great for day-long rides, but I always felt a hydration pack was a bit much for a shorter after work, or quick early morning ride. Therefore, I was excited to see that CamelBak adapted the runner’s vest for cycling use. The vest sits high on the back and with a 1.5 liter hydration reservoir is short enough to allow access to jersey pockets if you want to carry additional items. I love the front vest pockets. The main left side fabric pocket is zippered and large ... MoreSummary: A comfortable, light weight hydration vest for those looking for a well organized minimalist carry that provides easy accessibility to drink, food, etc. while riding.I started trail riding with water bottles but found that I never drank enough on the fly, so I switched to a hydration pack. This is great for day-long rides, but I always felt a hydration pack was a bit much for a shorter after work, or quick early morning ride. Therefore, I was excited to see that CamelBak adapted the runner’s vest for cycling use. The vest sits high on the back and with a 1.5 liter hydration reservoir is short enough to allow access to jersey pockets if you want to carry additional items. I love the front vest pockets. The main left side fabric pocket is zippered and large enough for a plus size phone. The right side pockets are stretch mesh and perfect for energy bars or snacks. The hydration tube runs along the right side pocket and is well secured by two hooks. Too bad that CamelBak didn’t include a cover for the bite value as it is easy to get it dirty when the vest is off your back. Besides the hydration reservoir pocket, the back of the vest has two zippered pockets with an open stretch stuff pocket in-between. The main pocket has a small zippered pocket inside perfect for a wallet and includes a key ring hook. Even with the back pockets full, the stuff pocket can accommodate a wind shell. As the vest sits high on your back, don’t expect to get anything in or out of the stuff pocket while the vest is on. While the vest has better ventilation than a hydration pack, it still is going to cause a wet back on a hot day. Which brings me to the black color. Carrying a black object on your back on a hot, sunny day is not the best idea. Carrying liquid that you want to keep cool in a black object on your back on a hot, sunny day is doubly not the best idea. CamelBak needs to produce this pack in light gray and/or light brown.As far as the water reservoir goes, CamelBak has pros and cons like all of the reservoir brands. So far I haven't had any of the cap leakage issues that some other CamelBak users have mentioned. I will update my review as I use the vest more.
Travelster
originally posted on REIComing from the smaller Camelbak Chase this one is a dissapointment
9 July 2021
Bought the Camelbak Chase. Loved it. One of my favorite packs I've ever owned. The multiple zippered pockets on the front of the shoulder straps were a game changer. Makes the Chase such a great pack and punch above it's weight for load bearing capacity. With summer hitting I wanted a bit more water capacity so I went with the Chase 8. If you aren't coming from the smaller chase you might find the Chase 8 a great pack but as a Chase user the shoulder strap layout is an extreme disappointment. Nice versatile zippered pockets that can perform a variety of load carrying functions are replaced with cheap thin mesh pockets. My Chase 8 sits unused in a closet while my original chase gets used with an extra water bottle in the frame.
originally posted on camelbak.com
Great for longer rides!
11 September 2022
This is a great little pack for carrying extra water and snacks on the trail. I often do longer gravel rides and need more water than my two water bottle holders will hold. I don't really love wearing a pack when I ride--your back gets hot and sweaty--but this one is lightweight and has decent airflow. All of the extra pockets for stashing gear and snacks are great. I like the design and fit. I'll probably use this more for hiking than cycling but I am happy with it overall.
DesertAruna
originally posted on REIGreat little hydration vest
30 November 2022
Absolutely love this vest. I live in the southwest so the breathability is key especially in summer. It's big enough to carry all of the essentials, including a large enough pocket on the strap for my phone, without being too bulky or large. Doesn't budge no matter how bumpy the ride is. Would definitely recommend.My only complaint is the bladder that comes along with the vest. It leaks constantly. Changed it out and everything is great.
Annie
originally posted on REIGreat vest
8 August 2022
What a nice vest for mountain biking. It stays close to your body and doesn’t move like a pack. Tons of space for storage from your tools to extra layers. The front pocket are super convenient for your phone and gels/bars for fast access. I had many camelbak in the last 20 years and that’s the nicest one I had. Little design issue is the strap that hold the bladder up it un-sew it self just by taking the blader out. But not a big deal but tons of reviews reporting this. Camelbak should review their way of fixing it to the pack.
Stphane E.
originally posted on altitude-sports.comI like it
24 August 2022
I don't like more traditional backpacks while riding. The way the weight sits bothers me on long rides, and I only need a backpack for long rides, so it defeats the purpose. I switched to a hip bag for most rides, but it flops around when it's loaded up with enough water for longer rides.In contrast, this vest sits high which I find much more comfortable than a backpack. It also carries more than my hip bag and is much more stable. Also, when wearing it with a road jersey I can still access all of my pockets, so it really opens up options for where to store things. The 1.5L bag limits the upper length of rides you can do with it, but it's my favorite option for any ride where that is enough water on my back.
Jared H.
originally posted on backcountrygear.comNeat, well thought out and good quality
19 January 2022
Good quality of product, well thought out with useful pockets on shoulder straps and useful storage to accommodate a lightweight jacket / small snacks etc. Adjustable straps accommodate various body sizes but at its limit with my frame (44 chest) over a motorcycle jacket. Great quality in build with good strong but lightweight material. Access to 2 Ltr. drinking well considered and easy to free tube from retaining clips. Fluid reservoir great quality as you would expect from this brand and easily accessible. Very good value for money! Cant find fault really, in early days of use. Mike
mro2001rugby
originally posted on ebay.comPretty impressed
2 May 2023
I like most of the design of the Chase 8. It stays in place very well, and offers quite a bit more space than the waist pack I had been using. For all that it does well, I would love to see 2 modifications: 1) better organization… there are a few pockets on the main bag but feels like an awkward/unfamiliar layout. Considering how well the chest pockets are designed, I’d like a little more in the main pack area as well. 2) vent channels in the back panel… while the pack doesn’t take up your whole back, it gets hot where the bag covers because the whole thing is flat against your back. Could have easily put some of the angled panels from MULE packs in there to allow some airflow. At least a center channel!Otherwise the pack is great. The chest pockets are really a ... MoreI like most of the design of the Chase 8. It stays in place very well, and offers quite a bit more space than the waist pack I had been using. For all that it does well, I would love to see 2 modifications: 1) better organization… there are a few pockets on the main bag but feels like an awkward/unfamiliar layout. Considering how well the chest pockets are designed, I’d like a little more in the main pack area as well. 2) vent channels in the back panel… while the pack doesn’t take up your whole back, it gets hot where the bag covers because the whole thing is flat against your back. Could have easily put some of the angled panels from MULE packs in there to allow some airflow. At least a center channel!Otherwise the pack is great. The chest pockets are really a game-changer, great to keep gels/snacks and your phone handy during a ride!
Ian R.
originally posted on camelbak.comSolid vest with some nice features
17 May 2021
I got an opportunity to really test out this vest in different settings over the last week. I know it's a bike vest, and I did test it during some mountain biking, but I also used it for some long runs/hikes (~15-20 miles). For both biking and running, I really liked the features this pack offers -(1) the clips to hold the hydration hose in place are great;(2) the left chest pocket is large enough to comfortably hold my Samsung Note;(3) the other 3 stretch front pockets can hold a good amount of food/gels/salt caps/etc even when a phone is in the phone pocket; and(4) there are several pockets (and a sub-pocket) in the back that offer the ability to really organize gear/food/whatever, which I don't typically see on packs this size, and there was ample room ... MoreI got an opportunity to really test out this vest in different settings over the last week. I know it's a bike vest, and I did test it during some mountain biking, but I also used it for some long runs/hikes (~15-20 miles). For both biking and running, I really liked the features this pack offers -(1) the clips to hold the hydration hose in place are great;(2) the left chest pocket is large enough to comfortably hold my Samsung Note;(3) the other 3 stretch front pockets can hold a good amount of food/gels/salt caps/etc even when a phone is in the phone pocket; and(4) there are several pockets (and a sub-pocket) in the back that offer the ability to really organize gear/food/whatever, which I don't typically see on packs this size, and there was ample room for me to go out on the trail for 6-7 hours carrying a rain jacket, food, and all the other necessities for the day.I did swap the 1.5L bladder with a 1.8L bladder to ensure I had some extra water for the day, and the pack held the larger bladder just fine. But I will note that the bladder probably needs to be a shorter and wider profile to fit properly (not one of the longer, narrower profile bladders).As for fit, I am a bit torn. I think it fits great for biking (which is the intended purpose of this product), but I often bike and trail run. So I would prefer a vest/pack that is great for both. When running with the vest (i.e., bouncing around a bit more), it feels like the straps sit really wide and almost want to pull back off your shoulders. I tightened the two chest straps and the pack never actually fell off, but it still felt a little off. I have fairly normal width shoulders, but the straps still seem to sit really wide. Because it does sit wide, my shoulders were a little more sore than I am used to after long day of trail running with some gear. I wouldn't say this is a deal breaker, but certainly something to consider depending on your reason for buying the vest.Overall, I think the vest has great potential. If you are buying it only for biking, I would highly recommend. If you are thinking of also running/hiking with it, I would try it on to see how it sits on your shoulders before fully committing. The features are fantastic and the ability to organize with such a little vest is one of the best I've seen.
TrailRunner17
originally posted on REIWell designed, built to last, rides comfortably.
7 May 2021
I used the CAMELBAK Chase Bike Vest with the 1.5 L bladder on three trips totaling sixty miles, all on rail trails. I have used hydration bladders in my day pack and backpack when hiking and backpacking but have resisted cycling with one because I thought I would not like the feel of it on my back. The CAMELBAK Chase Bike Vest convinced me otherwise. Even with the 1.5 liter filled, my wallet in a pack back pocket and keys in a pack front pocket, I barely noticed I had it on. Sipping from the tube was easy, much easier than reaching down for a water bottle. As a bonus, there was no misaligning the water bottle when trying to put it back and having to stop to pick it up when it fell to the ground! The only downside was hearing a barely discernable sloshing sound ... MoreI used the CAMELBAK Chase Bike Vest with the 1.5 L bladder on three trips totaling sixty miles, all on rail trails. I have used hydration bladders in my day pack and backpack when hiking and backpacking but have resisted cycling with one because I thought I would not like the feel of it on my back. The CAMELBAK Chase Bike Vest convinced me otherwise. Even with the 1.5 liter filled, my wallet in a pack back pocket and keys in a pack front pocket, I barely noticed I had it on. Sipping from the tube was easy, much easier than reaching down for a water bottle. As a bonus, there was no misaligning the water bottle when trying to put it back and having to stop to pick it up when it fell to the ground! The only downside was hearing a barely discernable sloshing sound coming from the bladder after I had been drinking from it.Even though the drinking tube is equipped with a shut off to keep the tube from leaking, I kept the valve open while cycling because it was much easier to drink from. It did not leak while I was cycling. The shut off valve is a nice feature for preventing leaks when transporting the pack. The bladder is easily removed from the pack for filling and cleaning, and the detachable hose means that the hose does not need to be removed form the pack when cleaning or filling the bladder. The fill lid is large enough to make filling and cleaning easy.The CAMELBAK Chase Bike Vest comes in one unisex size but with side and sternum straps is very adjustable. It rode comfortably high on my back and allowed access to my jersey back pockets. With a couple front pockets on the vest, however, I didn’t have anything in my jersey back pockets!The CAMELBAK Chase Bike Vest seems well designed and built to last with more pockets than I have yet needed or used.
boonerelli
originally posted on REISpecification
| Sport | Training, Cycling, Outdoor Lifestyle |
| Tank Volume | 1.5 Litres |
| Included Components | Backpack, Packaging |
| Product dimensions | 34.01 x 25.02 x 17.02 cm; 490 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |