Out of the package the Firecatcher weighs 11 ounces. I was looking for a replacement for my hydration belt for longer runs and while this bag does fit comfortably, my phone isn't even close to fitting in the phone pocket (I have a Pixel 2 with slim case). Amazon.com : Nathan Firecatcher Hydration Vest : Sports & Outdoors. I want two bottles in front, storage in back. The vest was able to hold all my gear. Unable to add item to List. Great formy 5 hour run. The stitching is great and never popped, despite being over packed repeatedly. I wasn’t shocked by this score at all! Comments (1) The Firecatcher ($75 MSRP) is new for 2014 and falls under Nathan’s Race Vest category. Here’s how it played out: “Unlike other Nathan vests I’ve used… the Firecatcher positioned all of the weight across my back and waist, relieving my shoulders of the usual heavy burden of a vest. Designed by Themnific. trailrunnermag.com is completely free. Tout ce que vous avez besoin de savoir est expliqué dans notre guide d'achat... Recevez 10€ sur votre première commande et soyez le premier à recevoir les dernières promotions et nouvelles. The Firecatcher should also come with an optional tube clip or magnetic clip (my favorite!) This features on this vest are just what I want. Free & fast delivery, movies and more with Amazon Prime. Love both of my Nathan hydration packs. There was a problem completing your request. July 8, 2014 Did you know that you could shop on our www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en website? Q6: Other than the headlamp, do you take any other items with you for night running? The Nathan Firecatcher is my first hydration vest. I usually just use one of the pockets that is intended for the water bottle. Lots and lots of beer. Nathan Firecatcher Race Vest. The front straps—which can be slid back and forth, to be repositioned wherever they’re the most comfortable—can carry two 10-ounce flasks, and also feature a cell-phone pocket, a key pocket and a pouch for a gel or two. Any large(r) size guys using it? Chest straps use buckle closures and the flask pockets use elastic cords. Written on August 5, 2014. This was hugely impressive and got our team really excited about this piece of gear. Your email address will not be published. 6.6 oz / $89 . I love having all the pockets but as previous reviewers have stated the intended phone pocket is pretty small. For you…the Firecatcher is the solution. Or cold coffee. The pockets are very simple to open and cinch or zip very smoothly. And at only 10.6oz (with bottles) and a 5.5L storage capacity, it pack a strong punch for a little guy. They look kind of strange sitting in there . Some nice details include tails on the flask elastic cords, a bladder loop inside the internal rear pocket and lightweight buckles. The Firecatcher ($75 MSRP) is new for 2014 and falls under Nathan’s Race Vest category. Intl. Larger bottles up to 21oz can used in there with no problem and Nathan makes their larger options still fit the body just the same. “Everything just felt natural to me from mile one. Your subscription to our print magazine or donation will help us continue down a path that is uncompromised, and keep the website free for trail runners like you. Featured, Gear Reviews, Training. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Previously had been wearing a fuel belt and thought this option would be better. You can edit your question or post anyway. As one runner found out, the back can hold the bladder and a few extras with no problem. Required fields are marked *. The flasks are easy to access and didn’t bounce around even when the elastic wasn’t synched down. It was a little hard to situate or pull out for a quick aid station refill. The 10 oz flask that come with this vest work great for 6-10 mile runs. You said this review was not helpful. If you’re using the flask pockets it has nowhere to go at all. Previously had been wearing a fuel belt and thought this option would be better. Please try again. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I was surprised though that the number was actually that high. The Firecatcher comes standard with two 10oz flasks in a front pocket capacity format.