Salomon

ADV Skin 12L Set Hydration Vest

38 D boobs

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fits a bit weird , but I think it’s just me…

Excellent 'no slosh' fit !

For years, I've run roads where I had hydration opportunities so I was apprehensive about any kind of vest. I do not like to carry a water bottle. I spent several months looking at vests and asking friends for recommendations, and I landed with the adv 12 and couldn't be happier. It would seem to have limitless space, and I was surprised at how little 'slosh' effect I had considering the amount of hydration I could carry.

Great running vest

I bought this after using a friends for a 20 mile race. I love it. It’s very comfy, holds loads with easy access pockets for snacks and hydration etc at the front.

Comfortable long distance vest

Excellent vest for longer trail runs with lots of room and it’s form fitting and so comfortable!!

Terribly overhyped product

Front left zipper tore off with a month of use. Hydration bladder routing is needlessly complicated. The middle rear pocket (beween the bladder pocket and the outer zip pocket) is useless. When you cinch the front closure, you are left with a foot of cord you need to stuff into the pack somewhere. The front zipper pockets, where a lot of uses put their phones, roll over the bottom of the ribcage seam to create a flappy bird effect. Worst of all, the material is made out of the roughest cheese grater material they could possibly find. It appears that the updated model has some serious deficiencies in quality, fit and comfort when compared to older models.

Excellent Pack

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Purchased hydration pack for trail races and overall, no issues. Nice and snug so you don’t get that moving around action with every stride. Easily rinse and hang and dry afterwards.

The do-everything/good-for-everything vest

This is my third ADV SKIN 12 vest and each new version is a little better than the first. My last one would have lasted much longer but some chipmunks decided to eat through it while I was sleeping to get to the peanuts I had in a bag in the pockets. I love this vest as I can use it for short runs with 1 or 2 soft flasks, or longer runs with 3 or 4 soft flasks, or soft flasks and a bladder - so much versatility. It can hold enough food for a 100 mile or all day adventure run and still feel comfortable. It stays balanced, fits snuggly without being uncomfortable, doesn't bounce, and has never caused chafing or any hotspots for me. It has zippered pockets to keep things secure, a special pouch in the front right pocket that is perfect for a Garmin InReach Mini, a cell phone pocket at the top of the back pouch that you can easily reach without taking the vest off. I love the two compartments in the back to separate dry clothes, food, or gear. Best running vest ever!

Chafing like a crazy

I want to say I love this vest, this is my second vest of this model. I don’t know what y’all changed but if you wanted it to be like sand paper against your skin you guys nailed it! Summer time is coming in Texas so I lost the shirt, 5 short miles and I’m left with scabs! My older vest didn’t do this, it will be hard to purchase another.

No bouncing

Great pack with a large capacity and no bouncing. All pockets are easily accessible while running.

Best vest yet!

I bought this after a friend recommended it (was in need of an upgrade). I can honestly say it is the best ultra purchase I have had right after shoes (because we all love our shoes)!