Nathan VaporAir Hydration Pack vs Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0

The main difference between the Nathan VaporAir Hydration Pack and the Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0 is that the VaporAir Hydration Pack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Race Vesta 5.0 does not.

Nathan VaporAir Hydration Pack Back View
Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0 Front View
Specs Brand Nathan Ultimate Direction
Name VaporAir Hydration Pack Race Vesta 5.0
Category Sports Sports
Sub Category Running Running
Capacity (L) 5L 8.1L
Dimensions (in) 15.25 x 11
Weight (lb) 0.9 0.7
Fabric Nylon/Polyester Flex Mono Mesh, MicroMono Mesh, 20D Nylon Sil, Nylon/elastane with Ripstop
Color Black/Yellow Cloud
Warranty Ultimate Direction 1 Year Warranty
Release Date November 17, 2009 July 19, 2019
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Over-the-shoulder load lifters Shoulder strap shaping
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest straps Hook and loop sternum adjustability
Main Compartment Access Side zipped access Top access
External Pockets 9 exterior pockets Front stretch mesh pocket, hydration pocket and bottle pockets
Side Pockets Yes
Water Bottle Yes
Loops and Attachments Elastic perimeter banding, rear external shockcord Bungee straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Reflective Safety Strips Reflective details
Hydration Features Bladder Size Includes 2L bladder with quick-release valve Holds 2L hydration bladder
Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the VaporAir Hydration Pack by Nathan against the Race Vesta 5.0 by Ultimate Direction .


Nathan 's VaporAir Hydration Pack is a Sports backpack with Running features while Ultimate Direction 's Race Vesta 5.0 is a Sports backpack with Running features.

The Nathan VaporAir Hydration Pack has a capacity of 5L (liters), weighs 0.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are . It's made of Nylon/Polyester and is available in Black/Yellow in comparison the Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0's capacity is 8.1L with a size of 15.25 x 11 inches. Constructed from Flex Mono Mesh, MicroMono Mesh, 20D Nylon Sil, Nylon/elastane with Ripstop it weighs 0.7 pounds and is available in Cloud.