Salomon

ADV Skin 12L Hydration Pack - Women's

Great XS fit for my size 5’1 and 115 lbs

Great XS fit for my size 5’1 and 115 lbs. lightweight.. I wish there are more colorful options. The neutral color was already sold out. So, I have to opt for the black. I also wish the bladder is also included and another set of the flask. I wanted to buy another 2. The flask is also sold out. Overall, great product but expensive. We’ll see how long this will last.

Great for running and hiking

I really loved the Salomon adv skin12 xs. I really loved the fit of it, it held everything I needed. Enough water for three hour hikes, and I bounce. Strongly recommend!

comfortable and effective

this pack got me through three 50km race events and plenty of training and adventure kilometres in between. added binding along the edges seems to have resolved the chafing issues from the last couple models. sleek enough for longer events with aid stations, with plenty of cargo space for all day backcountry adventures. love it!

The Best Thing I Didn't Know I Needed

I have had this vest for about a year, and I can truly say I've put it through its paces. It is remarkably comfortable to wear with one or two flasks, or a reservoir. It never bounces or chafes as long as I'm careful to suck all of the air out of my water containers at the start. I'm a very sweaty person, but it breathes better than expected, and washes well when the light blue color is stained with sweat and sunscreen. Aside from allowing me to carry plenty of water on runs, it also accompanies me on trail runs when the weather requires adding or subtracting layers, and for long hours hiking or on horseback when I need a place for my phone, keys, and a hat or gloves. I'm already contemplating my next purchase in another color.

Great running vest

I am 5'4" have 36DD chest and was really looking for a vest that looked good and also had water bottles. I am usually either a medium in clothes or a large if I want clothes loose. I got a size large in this vest and it is perfect. Also the water bottles stay put and do not fall out. Surprisingly, they look fine on my large chest. I store my ID/Credit card, car keys, air pod case, and sometimes a snack or gel in the front pockets. I haven't used the pocket in the back yet. I would recommend this vest.

Super comfortable for long trail runs

Simple and I love the stuff pocket at the top. The side pockets are easy to slip your phone in. Great vest overall. Oh yea..and super easy to toss in a washer bag and wash.

Great updated fit but small across the shoulders

I have both the 5L and 12L adv skin women’s packs, both in a small. This vest runs more snug for sure, but as the other packs have stretched out, this will probably loosen up over time. The update to standard flasks is amazing. The new fit absolutely accommodates a bigger chest better than the unisex (I am a 32D/DD and 5’ 3”) but the shoulders are weirdly tight. The shoulder “strap” is actually quite wide and as such, cuts into the front of my shoulders and I am confident would cause significant chaffing/discomfort after hours of wear. If it’s annoying when you try it on, it’ll be terrible 10 hours into your ultra. This is an issue when the pack is empty and full. They are wider then the previous version and wider then the unisex. The medium is too big, but the arm holes fit. Additionally, I struggled greatly to get the bottles in easily, and one point had to take the pack off. This was not an issue with the unisex. I think the concept is almost there but the wide shoulder fabric tight shoulders are a big miss.

Great vest

Great vest very comfortable and does not bounce or shift while running

Great Improvement

I already loved the women’s adv skin 12 but couldn’t find replacement bottles to fit so I upgraded to the new women’s cut adv skin 12 and it did not disappoint. I only got the chance to wear it once before my ultra and it did amazing. It has all the pockets. They updated the closure in the front and the fit and I couldn’t be happier with both updates and it seems to hold my poles better without a quiver at the bottom with the straps. The only sad part for me was the took the extra storage out at the top of the vest on the back. My green adv skin 12 had a pocket of sorts at the top I could store my hat, jacket, gloves, etc in and still reach without removing the pack. And the took away the ‘trash pouch’ I used to store my keys in. Overall, with the money and you’ll be happy with it.

Just what I was hoping for

Familiarity:

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

Size Bought:

Women’s small

This is my first hydration pack. I read lots of reviews and tried on different brands. This one fits great, is comfortable and has a lot of storage compartments. I’ve used it twice, and so far, I love it.