LF 5L
LF 5L
The LF 5L, a tool engineered for seeking the uncomfortable. Our first running vest features a tension system that eliminates bounce, an integrated pole quiver and ice tool carry, and capacity for up to 3L of hydration. This vest was created so runners can go further. A 100% DyneemaⓇ mesh base adds breathability while significantly reducing weight and maintaining tension under load. This is the first vest we want to run in. The LF 5L comes with two 600mL HydraPak® flasks.
Size Guide_ LF 5L
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3-year warranty
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The LF 5L, a tool engineered for seeking the uncomfortable. Our first running vest features a tension system that eliminates bounce, an integrated pole quiver and ice tool carry, and capacity for up to 3L of hydration. This vest was created so runners can go further. A 100% DyneemaⓇ mesh base adds breathability while significantly reducing weight and maintaining tension under load. This is the first vest we want to run in. The LF 5L comes with two 600mL HydraPak® flasks.
- No-bounce Suspension
- 2x 600mL locking flasks
- Zipped phone storage
- Integrated whistle
- Chest Tension system
- Integrated Pole Quiver
- Rear Flex Carry
- Passthrough pocket
- Zipped pocket for essentials
- Integrated ice tool carry
- No-bounce Suspension
- 2x 600mL locking flasks
- Zipped phone storage
- Integrated whistle
- Chest Tension system
- Integrated Pole Quiver
- Rear Flex Carry
- Passthrough pocket
- Zipped pocket for essentials
- Integrated ice tool carry

Product Walkthrough
LF 5L
Engineered Systems Elevating the Freedom of Human Powered Movement
No-Bounce Experience
A tension system eliminates flask bounce. The chest closure system connects to the flask pockets, so when the vest is tightened, compression across the flasks is increased.
3L Water Capacity
The LF 5L accommodates up to 3L of hydration at maximum capacity: 5x 600mL flasks distributed across the front flask pockets, rear pocket system, and the lower passthrough pocket.
Flex Carry System
Two vertical rear pockets adapt to your objective. An integrated, no-bounce pole quiver, additional flasks, multiple layers, ice socks, or an ice axe. Internal snaps close off a portion of each compartment to keep smaller gear accessible, and release to allow full carry of poles or longer items.
Maximum storage
The passthrough pocket offers a large compartment for layers, nutrition, and essentials. An internal zipped compartment stashes items you don't need quick access to, like a headlamp or first aid kit. The inside of the pocket is dotted with silicone to keep gear from sliding around while running.
All conditions
The right-side Flex Carry pocket doubles as an ice tool carry, with options to position the pick up or down depending on fit and comfort. A small zipped exit at the bottom of the vest with an integrated ice tool toggle keeps your axe secure while carrying, and the tool can be accessed without removing the vest.
Featherlight
The vest base is built from 100% Dyneema mesh for maximum ventilation and durability at extremely low weight. Dyneema is the strongest fiber available, letting us build the lightest and most breathable vest base on the market without compromising durability. Size small weighs 154g.
Materials
The body fabric is made of 20d x 20d 67 gsm DotAir 72% recycled nylon, 28% Spandex, typically seen in apparel construction, not running vests. This allowed us to achieve a stretch and breathability not common in other vests on the market.
Chaleco ligero,compacto y medidas perfectas
LF 5L
The fabric is so fine and the seams so hard to detect that it can be challenging to get into the side pockets and even the lower storage in back. This requires a reasonable learning curve to adapt to. I love how the suspension adapts to changing bottle volume.
Love this. Fits close to the body and does not chafe. Perfection in a smaller pack!
Came across this vest in the running store in Breck and ended up finding it online in my size. Have put it though quite a few 3-4 hour runs over the past 6 weeks and am super happy with it. It’s very stable with minimal bounce and almost does better fully loaded for me since I’m a bit between an L and the XL I purchased. I’ve gone through a few vests since 2010 and the pole carrying compartment on this Raide is hands down the best. Easy to access and stow while on the go and the dual back quiver compartments offer tons of storage. I’ve shoved my rain pants and jacket down there while still being able to fit a 800ml soft flask and a rolled up map in each. The front flasks really do stay stable without bounce. Other flask based vests in the past of this light weight are way too bouncy. I tend to drink from them in the compartment as they are a bit snug to get back in if you prefer pulling them out each time you drink. My only complaint would be that the main expanding compartments immediately adjacent to the flasks could have a bit more coverage to hold more larger format gels. I haven’t had anything fall out yet (and I’ve stashed my phone in there for longer stretches) but I can feel gels tethering on the edge of popping out at times. Maybe one more nit-picky thing would be to have move of the separator snaps located to divide the components. If the bottom of the quiver compartment isn’t packed full soft flasks tend to pop them open and slide to the bottom. Keep up the good work!
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