{"id":8251,"date":"2024-07-22T16:32:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/setupjunkie.net\/?p=8251"},"modified":"2024-07-29T16:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:00:20","slug":"innovation-or-complication-vessel-athletics-hydration-shirt-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/setupjunkie.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/22\/innovation-or-complication-vessel-athletics-hydration-shirt-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation or Complication? Vessel Athletics \u2018Hydration Shirt\u2019 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The act of running is simple.<\/strong> Left foot, right foot, repeat. Yet runners, especially those who travel considerable distances, have a tendency to develop complications. Whether it is blisters, bonking, cramps, overheating, or dehydration, there are many ways to be suboptimal on the move.<\/p>\n

In an effort to relieve the burden, running brands innovate ingenious (or sometimes cumbersome) solutions to many of the obstacles runners face: springy footwear with carbon fiber plates, breathable and moisture-wicking apparel, and lightweight gear to carry water and fuel.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, those latter two products remain separate. Runners often have a fleet of running shirts and a preferred running vest to layer over them. Runner Jasmine Sanchez thought this was a cumbersome approach. Why not combine the two and create a hydration shirt with a water bladder and a pocket for stashing snacks?<\/p>\n

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After 5 years of design and prototyping, Sanchez and co-founder Jalen Brown launched Vessel Athletics, and the<\/strong> Hydroshirt<\/strong><\/a> was born. I tested this novel concept over five to six runs \u2014\u00a0and one race. The runs varied in terrain and duration. They were typically on hilly trails and somewhere between 25 minutes and 2.5 hours. The temperatures ranged from the mid-60s to the high 80s.<\/p>\n

I wanted to see if this odd concept relieved some of the burdens of running with a hydration vest \u2014 or if it added to them.<\/p>\n

In short: <\/strong>The Hydroshirt is an all-in-one shirt and vest hydration option for minimalist runners who don\u2019t need to carry much besides water. Though it provides a convenient, lightweight option for race day, it lacks everyday versatility. It won\u2019t replace my running vest since I often prefer the ability to layer over the T-shirt I will still wear post-run. But it stands out for providing a cold, comfortable way to stay hydrated on the move.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for running packs and vests, check out GearJunkie’s guide to the Best Running Packs & Vests<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n

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