In a world where saddle sores are worn like war medals and getting lost is half the plan, Millet and Canyon’s SHARP hydration vest has landed with impeccable timing.
Designed for the growing wave of cyclists chasing gravel epics, ultra-endurance feats, and Fastest Known Time attempts, this high-performance vest is less about bells and whistles, and more about grit, gear, and going the distance.
A collaboration between French alpine experts Millet and engineering wizards Canyon, the SHARP hydration vest—short for Stay Hydrated At Race Pace—isn’t just a clever acronym. It’s a seriously engineered bit of kit built to do one thing: support your ride when your legs have nothing left and your bottle cage is as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Drawing on Millet’s decades of experience outfitting mountaineers and Canyon’s deep roots in the cycling world, this partnership reads like a match made on a singletrack descent.
Already put through its paces at events like The Traka by Canyon athletes, the SHARP hydration vest proves its worth when rubber hits rough terrain. Weighing just 450 grams, it features a high-sitting construction that stays snug even in aggressive riding positions—no bouncing, no shifting, no access issues with your jersey pockets.
The vest includes a 2-litre Hydrapak bladder housed in a compartment with a magnetic closure. It’s a design tweak that may sound small but becomes a godsend when your hands are shaking halfway through a ride and you can’t face fiddly zips.
A sewn-in loop keeps the bladder secure, and the drinking tube can be routed left or right, depending on your dominant hand—yes, they’ve thought of that too.
Other highlights include:
- Sweat-proof zip compartment: Ideal for tools, cartridges, or your phone—because Strava or it didn’t happen.
- Rear stash pocket: Toss in a jacket or banana without stopping.
- Stretch mesh front pockets: For snacks, gels, or anything else you’d rather not fumble for mid-race.
- Height-adjustable front clips: Ensures a custom fit across sizes S/M and L/XL.
In short, the SHARP hydration vest is Millet and Canyon’s answer to the rider’s eternal question: How do I carry all this stuff and not hate my life 50km in?
Retailing at €170, it’s priced in line with premium performance wear—and when you factor in how much better you’ll feel (and ride) staying hydrated and properly kitted, it becomes an easy call for anyone regularly riding beyond the horizon.
Millet and Canyon’s SHARP hydration vest isn’t just a standalone product—it signals the start of an ongoing collaboration between two of the industry’s best. And if this is the opening act, the encore is worth watching for.
To get your hands on one—or simply to drool over Canyon’s gravel and MTB offerings—head to www.canyon.com, download the Canyon app, or swing by your nearest Canyon store. Because if you’re still dropping bottles, running dry, or rummaging around your jersey like a desperate magician, it’s time for an upgrade.
