Collection: Ultimate Direction

Trail Running Hydration Vests and Packs Designed by Athletes

Ultimate Direction is one of the most respected names in trail running hydration, trusted by elite ultramarathon athletes and everyday trail runners worldwide. Founded on the principle that the best running gear is designed by the athletes who use it, Ultimate Direction collaborates closely with some of the world’s top trail runners to develop hydration vests, running packs and belts that perform at the highest level on the most demanding terrain.

Ultimate Direction has a hydration solution for every runner and every distance, from fast and light race vests for competitive runners to fully featured adventure packs for long days in the mountains.

Why Ultimate Direction?

• Athlete-inspired design: developed in direct collaboration with elite trail and ultramarathon runners, ensuring every feature solves a real problem on the trail
• Race vest range: low-profile, body-hugging vests designed to carry race essentials without bounce or restriction at any pace
• Soft flask technology: Ultimate Direction’s collapsible soft flasks are a trail running standard, offering lightweight, packable hydration that collapses as you drink
• Precise, adjustable fit: vests and packs engineered to fit close to the body and stay put on technical terrain, with adjustment systems that work on the move
• Thoughtful storage: front pockets, pole attachments, bladder compatibility and easy-access organisation designed for the specific demands of trail running and racing
• Full range of capacities: from minimal race vests to larger adventure packs, covering everything from a 5km training run to a multi-day ultra

Shop Ultimate Direction at The Trail Co.

Find your perfect hydration setup. Shop the full Ultimate Direction range at The Trail Co. online or in store and carry everything you need without slowing down.