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Shepherd totes an MP3 player now and multiples prototypes and years of testing resulted in the current VestPac line. The line has a minimalist design – modular pocketed accessory on your chest and a hydration sleeve on your back. A strap on the outside of the hydration bladder sleeve can secure a light jacket or long sleeve shirt. VestPac offers several choices for the modular pocketed front piece from ones for fishing to more active outdoor pursuits like hiking, running, paddling and skiing. A JacksonPac from was tested on trail runs and day hikes. The first noticeable design feature of the JacksonPac is the airmesh material that is against your body on the modular front accessory and the hydration bladder sleeve. The spongy airmesh is its first use in outdoor products design. The airmesh is also used in the automotive industry.
The JacksonPac has a two-pocket front accessory. One pocket can house your iPod or iPhone and the other can hold a few healthy trail snacks. The modular construction of all VestPac models allows you to substitute the company’s other front accessories. It makes all models versatile. With its significant advantages, there was some design areas VestPac can improve. The hydration bladder can be enhanced with its 2.0 models. The bite valve causes an inconvenience, because it closes too easy. You grab what was an open bite valve and suck in desperation for a drink only to start panting, because it’s been accidentally closed.
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