Osprey Duro 6 Hydration Vest - Men's

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A favorite choice of runners everywhere, the men's Osprey Duro 6 hydration vest carries at least 1.5 liters of water, with room to spare for food and essentials for long days and miles on the trail.

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2 extra-large stretch-mesh harness pockets store your food or soft flasks (not included); 4 lower stretch-mesh harness pockets store food or supplements
Vertical zippered slash pocket on harness holds valuables or phone
2 open stretch mesh hip pockets and a stretch mesh front pocket are ideal for quickly stashing away extra gear
A zippered compartment on the front panel provides additional storage
Hydration sleeve features direct-zip access and hose path for easy loading
Includes a 1.5-liter Hydraulics LT™ run-specific reservoir
Snap-in adjustable/removable dual chest straps for customized stability
Trekking pole/ice axe attachment
Tuck-away safety whistle

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Best Use	Trail Running
Gear Capacity (L)	6 liters
Gear Capacity (cu. in.)	366 cubic inches
Reservoir Compatible	Yes
Reservoir Included	Yes
Bottle(s) Included	None
Liquid Capacity (L)	1.5 liters
Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.)	50.7 fluid ounces
Number of Exterior Pockets	11
Weight	7 ounces
Material(s)	Main: bluesign® approved 320 g recycled nylon stretch mesh; Accent: bluesign® approved 200 g recycled nylon stretch mesh
Bite Valve Shut-off Switch	Yes
Fits Chest	S: 30-35 inches M: 35-41 inches L: 41-47 inches
Dimensions	16.93 x 15.55 x 5.12 inches
Gender	Men's
Sustainability	Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials

How to Choose a Running Hydration Vest

Choose a gear capacity

Runs under 2 hours: 2 liters
Runs 2-3 hours: 2 to 6 liters
Runs 3-6 hours: 4 to 12 liters
Runs over 6 hours: 6+ liters

Decide on bottles and/or reservoir

Most vests are compatible with both bottles and reservoirs.
Bottles are easier and faster to refill, usually holding 500 ml of water each.
Bottles can be soft or rigid. Rigid bottles are more durable.
Reservoirs hold more water, up to several liters.

Get the right fit

Follow the manufacturer’s sizing guidelines.
Choose a snug fit. (Measure your chest while wearing your sports bra.)
Leave room for adjustment: The straps should sit in the middle of their adjustment range.
Women-specific vests offer fits optimized for the bust and shoulders.

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4.4

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10 out of 11 (91%) reviewers recommend this product

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Lucas

San Francisco

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

Just ran 20+ miles in this vest. It stayed snug and secure the whole time with some minor adjustments during stops. The front chest zipper pocket and side pockets below my arms held my phone or other items well without any bouncing. The mouth nozzle on the hose can get pinched and leak a little if you’re not careful but there are some good options to secure it out of the way. I was running in 45-55° temps and did not feel overheated at all, though it might get a little cozy in warmer temps over 80°. My only note is that this vest runs a little bigger than others - I got a Medium and it fit well except I had to tighten the chest straps nearly all the way down, meaning extra cord that I had to tuck away.

Height:5'10"

Age:35–44

Weight:150–175 lbs.

Yes , I recommend this product

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WBarker

Georgia

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

To be fair I've only done one run with it, but so far it seems great! As I said if you have a 45" chest this is the only vest in REI I could put on. I have a very non typical "runners" body, but have been wanting a hydration very for hikes and running. I wish it was a little lighter and more breathable like the Salomon or Nathan but the xxl Salomon looked like Chris Farley with David Spades jacket on! "Fat man in a little coat!" Couldn't even put it on. To be fair I could wear the REI brand vest and was considering it but found the Osprey. The Osprey for better, more hugging. Had better pockets and more storage, so went with it, but the Osprey is more expensive! All in all it seems to be a great lil pack and after further testing I'll report back. Just wanted to leave a review for all the bigger runners to have an idea of what to look for. Because XL size in the running world is really more like a Child's Large size!

Height:5'10"

Age:35–44

Weight:200–225 lbs.

Yes , I recommend this product

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Jake

New York

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

1 year ago

Have been trail running and riding mtb with a size Large (5’11” 210lb)for the last couple months and am very pleased with it, barely notice a jiggle and has tons of compartments. No loose stitches or any problems as of yet. I no longer get nipple chafe after using this vest. Game changer for me, not sure if it’s placebo but my performance increased after switching to this from a small back pack. Wish I did it sooner! One thing you should not do is use any type of fragrance on it. A family member sprayed febreeze on it after a run because it got stinky.. Not sure what caused it but the smell became intense and I have not yet been able to wash/sweat it out completely. I just rinse it in a bucket with some lukewarm water. I think it’s some sort of reaction with the material. Otherwise an excellent vest.

Yes , I recommend this product

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David A.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

1 month ago

Best hydration pack I've owned. I purchased my red Duro 6 in January 2019 needing something with a bit more capacity to train for my first 50k. Super comfortable, light, and holds what I need. I initially wondered how the plastic chest clips would hold up. No problems at all. In fact, I have ended up using it on daily runs year-round even if it is just to hold a phone or gloves after I warm up. Zippers have a little corrosion here and there I need to care for. But, not bad for surviving countless wet run days here in the Seattle area. I don't write many reviews. But, having a piece of running gear pass 10,000 miles on roads and trails seemed like a good reason. :)

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KER

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

2 weeks ago

I got this pack for adventure racing/orienteering/rogaine races. My only issue is that the 6L size seems to be much smaller than 6L. Maybe they count the volume of all the small pockets towards the 6L volume, but once it is filled with water and a few small mandatory gear items there is no room for a jacket or extra layer. This hasnt been an issue thus far, but it leaves me feeling vulnerable to inclement weather should it occur on race day. Otherwise, it has been comfortable and the multitude of small pockets makes organizing items and keeping them accessable easy. However, some pockets become non functional (such as the pone pocket) when other pockets are filled (water bottle pocket) but I worked around this by also wearing a running belt to carry my phone and additional food.

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mrmangomills

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

1 year ago

I waited for some use before submitting a review. I have experience with Orange Mud vests and enjoy their build and smaller footprint but needed something with a little more capacity. I have a 36" chest, 5'9" and 150. I tried a medium but it was just a touch big. Felt it would bounce a bit too much when weighted not giving me the ability to tighten enough. Settled on the small and like the way it fits. The material is a little heavier than some brands, but it feels like an Osprey product, built to last. I have run multiple 10 milers, a 30, 40 and just recently finished a 100 mile trail ultra through consistent rain, 55 degree temps and non stop rain. I like to use both chest bottles and thebback bladder. Full with 2.5L of liquid, 4 gels, 4 Scratch powder packs, phone, headphones the pack does feel weighty, but not unbearable. The pack holds and distributes the weight very well. There is little to no bounce when adjusted properly. I wear a tank top underneath and had no rubbing issues. The fabric isnt the softest so would be cautious going sans shirt. At least apply some body glide. This is a 4.5 star pack. Only downsides are the minor scratchy fabric. Although this has softened a bit with wear. Otherwise the phone pocket behind the left chest bottle sleeve can irritate the chest when you have a full bottle and phone in the pocket. Pressure causes a minor bruising at the bottom of the phone. A small amount of padding there would solve the problem. Only having a phone and no bottle makes this area a non issue as well. But i do like the access to my phone when needed. I bought this for 30% off so took a shot. Was looking at the Salomon Adv Skin 12 but already had chest bottles and the price was a deal breaker. Overall happy with the purchase. Won my race too so thumbs up!

Age:45–54

Weight:125–150 lbs.

Height:5'9"

Yes , I recommend this product

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Beverly C.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

1 year ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did a 10k with the Duro6 and loved it I was able to have water, have a light jacket, race t-shirt and a few personal items with me and I am glad I purchased this to make my walks/runs easier to manage my items.

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James N.

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

1 year ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Solid bag!

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Wayne

Alabama

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

Super light ,and very comfortable. Have a month running with it now. I am very happy with this pack. A lot of storage for nutrition.

Height:5'8"

Age:45–54

Weight:150–175 lbs.

Yes , I recommend this product

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Anonymous

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

I have the previous iterations of the Duro in both 1.5L and 15L. Seeing the new blue color in the updated Duros, I convinced myself I needed the 6L pack. I use the 1.5L when I just need 50 oz of water and some snacks. The 15L is for winter outings when I'll need some layers and/or longer days when I'll need more snacks and potentially more water and need to bring along my filter. The 6L will be for longer days when I'll need more snacks and potentially more water, but additional layers. the 6L in the new model does not fit as well as the 1.5L in the previous model. The first thing I noticed was that the upgraded insulated hose is not long enough to place where I do in my other packs. I like to feed it through to the other shoulder strap (picture included), but it won't reach. There's also no longer a magnet to attach to the chest straps. The only way to have it is pointing straight down with the excess flapping around. Speaking of flapping around, I sized down to a Medium (though, I'm right in the middle of Medium and Large measuring at 42"") to hopefully have less dangle in the sternum/chest straps, but they are still far too long and bounce around annoyingly. I could cut them, but I'd rather not have to cut them. Just seems like they'd be too long for everyone in the suggested size range for the Medium. The sizing on the Osprey website are also wrong (REI's sizing is correct). The difference is in chest size, not the height of the pack; confirmed to me via email from Osprey. This seems wild to say, but I think there might be too many pockets, with only two of them (front left chest) and a good-sized pocket on the back (I'm not counting to the dedicated bladder pocket) with zippers. There's 11 pockets in total! I'm not big on those weird gel packets, but I guess there's room for as many as those as one could carry. At any rate, I'm not using most of those pockets (I'm also not using soft flasks for additional water) so I find them to be cumbersome.

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