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Wagtail 12 Vest Pack

Unisex

Rated 4.5 out of 5 4.5 (58)

£70

A 12-litre vest pack for fell runs and fast hill days, worn high and snug.

Colour: Flint
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  • Free delivery on orders over £50, next day for £6.95.
  • 60 days to return anything unused.
  • Water-repellent finish made without PFAS.

About this product

Worn like a waistcoat, the Wagtail spreads the load across your chest and shoulders, so it hardly moves on a fast descent. Twelve litres takes full waterproofs, a hat, gloves, food, map and compass, which is the usual kit list for a fell race.

Two 500ml soft flasks come with it and ride in the chest pockets. Two sliding sternum straps close the front. Choose S/M for a chest of 81 to 97cm or M/L for 94 to 112cm.

  • Two 500ml soft flasks included
  • Two sliding sternum straps adjust the fit on the move
  • Zipped chest pocket for a phone
  • Bungee pole holders on the back
  • Weighs 290g in size S/M

Specification

Volume12L
Weight0.29kg (S/M)
FitS/M chest 81 to 97cm, M/L chest 94 to 112cm
Back systemStretch mesh vest, no frame
Load rangeUp to 4kg
Dimensions38 x 24 x 12cm
FabricRecycled nylon mesh, 70D recycled ripstop
Rain coverNo
HydrationTwo 500ml soft flasks
Product codePK1005

Materials

Stretch mesh 100% recycled nylon. Back panel and pockets 70D recycled nylon ripstop with a PFAS-free water-repellent finish. Flasks TPU.

Care

Hand wash in lukewarm water and air dry. Rinse the flasks after each use and dry them open.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5

58 reviews

  • 5 star32
  • 4 star13
  • 3 star6
  • 2 star3
  • 1 star2

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  1. 4 out of 5

    No bounce at all

    Used it on the Ring of Steall and a couple of local fell races. It doesn't bounce, even with full kit. The flasks are fiddly to push back into the pockets when they're half full.

    Callum, Fort William · 14 September 2025 · Chest 98cm, size M/L