Salomon

ADV Skin 12L Set Hydration Vest

Just send it. This is the one you want.

Familiarity:

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

Size Bought:

Medium

Bought this to start running ultras. Went out for a run to test this gear out, and the gear left my awareness / disappeared, and I felt so good myself, that I just kept running and completed my first first one! I didn't put a lot of thought into sizing. I wear a medium T shirt, so I ordered that size. Some reviews & reviewers say this creeps up on your neck. If you find that to be the case, loosen the upper elastic closure on the front. Only tighten this enough so it doesn't move. As for water bladder routing, look for the blue loops to pass the hose through (on the right side); the tube is intended to come up toward you (pointing in the same direction as the flasks), not over your shoulder like on backpacks. The bladder goes in the pocket closest your back. The insulation sleeve is very cheap and doesn't fit the bladder I have. Heck with it. There are a lot of cheaper options out there, but given how long I intend to have this, buying cheaper wasn't a good idea. There's so little bounce to everything, even full. I brought layers in case I got stranded out, headlight, water, snacks, cell, rain gear, etc. It felt a lot heavier in my hand than it did wearing it.

Best Pockets Ever

I had two things I was looking for in a running vest: better pockets and a better fit. This provides both. I thought the lace design would be difficult but it's very easy and fits better. The pockets are so easy to get into. The one fault is the little yellow pouch that I think are for my salt chews. I suppose for any supplements. It keeps them dry. It's great to have that pouch but it was hard to get my finger into. It would help if the side was fully stitched instead of two small stitches on the ends.

Excellent running vest...

... Just wish the "arm holes" were a bit bigger. Got a medium because of the fit around the armpits, but the vest was clearly too big after doing a couple runs, so had to downsize to a small which fits around my chest much better but is tighter under the arms. Otherwise I love all the features, accessible pockets, hydration pack straws, built in whistle, etc.!

Worth every penny....

Really pleased...12L's able to carry a Lunch and more. Just ran a 14 miler up a mountain...learned from Jeff Peltier (YouTube Channel) of the benefit of the top pocket to store and quickly reach out hat or sun hoodie w/o stopping. Two zip pockets to secure phone other items. Lots of little loops to secure Leki foldable poles, etc. Have been using the 4L which is great but for shorter distances the 12L is great to use for longer distances. Like the white with neon yellow accents. Lighter colors for sun/heat. Very comfortable. :)

Easy

It's easy to put on. It's easy to put the bottles in your pockets. Nothing moves. Comfortable. A little too long on the other hand for a woman: if I put my cell in one of the front pockets,It rests on my abdomen instead of my ribs.

Perfect rim to rim to rim

Great pack. No chaffing. Enough space for Rim to Rim to Rim. Would love a smaller pocket for ID somewhere but overall my favorite running hydration vest!

So versatile & comfortable!

Love this vest. I went with the 12 so I could use it for shorter and longer adventures. Its so comfortable, and moves with me. I don't have to tug at the adjustments or play with it while running, which is awesome. It does have a LOT of pockets, which takes time to remember where everything goes and maybe is a draw back for short excursions, but for long adventures it has tons of storage and ample places to put things.

Great product

I am 5’8 165 and got a size large. Transitioned from solely weightlifting into running and was wondering if a medium or large would be proper, but L was perfect. Really lightweight and durable. Pack is useful and convenient.

Excellent Pack for Grand Canyon R2R2R

Great pack that is lightweight, has plenty of storage, adjustable to fit collapsible trekking poles, and durable. Took it through the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim and the pack did not disappoint

My favorite vest by far

This vest is great. It's comfortable, has lots of room for snacks and gear, and has been durable with one exception, the zippers. I've had one for 6 months and love it; however, both zippers have come off making those pockets worthless. I just ordered another of these vests hoping that the zippers thing is isolated to my current vest. Other than the zippers, this has been one is my favorite vests for trail running and hiking.