Just coming back to say I got the pack 3 months ago and I'm delighted with it. Little tip with the bungees for the bottles, if you stretch and twist you can double wrap them around the flasks and they stay put perfectly after that.
I got mine a month ago (thanks to this video) and used it a few times. I absolutely love it. It's so comfortable that you forget you're even wearing it, which is exactly what I want. I do use the 2l bladder, because I live in a warm place and am a heavy sweater, so those 2 soft flasks just aren't enough. I have to point out one small flaw, though. The little lids of the two 500ml soft flasks don't have a twist lock to block flow, so when you squeeze them some fluid can squirt out, including when you're stuffing them into the front pockets. If it's water, it's fine, but if it's energy drink, things can get sticky. I managed to solve it by using the lids from soft flasks by Decathlon. They do have a twist lock and amazingly fit on the Salomon flasks.
That's great to hear kristof, I'm glad you're enjoying your vest 😁 I totally agree, it would be good if you could lock the bottle valves off when not in use! I have sprayed water all over me a few times 😔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I just got this vest. I tend to get hot so I figured the light Grey would be good and the fact it is a bit lighter and breathable with the fabrics and no side pockets. First thing I put it on I was like wow this is comfortable, and I am picky about feel. I couldn't do belts but this is like a part of the body. Love it!
Never left a comment on a video before but I think this channel is great. Informative videos and in this case, a review on a product that no one else on UA-cam has done. I wasn’t subscribed but ended up always finding your videos when I searched for reviews. Great job guys you’ve bagged yourself another subscriber.
Wow that's great to hear Matthew and thanks so much for the sub! It really means a lot 👍 I know what you mean, there's not a lot of reviews on running packs? Which is strange because it's a popular piece of running kit. Really glad you enjoyed the review and found it useful and I hope you're managing to stay safe and well in these crazy times 🙏 Welcome to the Run4Adventure family 🌵😀
Im not really into running, but after trying the "EVOC CC 3L Race", i feel like these types of packs are the best choice for short dayhikes in hilly terrain. Really comfortable, and sits close to the body for superb agility. When it comes to space, that 3 liter pack has enough room for 2 liters of water, a water filter, some sandwiches, map, compass, GPS, hand sanitizer, bandaids, one of those ultralight jackets that packs really tiny, and maybe some snacks or other small accessories. Pretty decent for such a small pack..! This being said; some of the daypacks on the market are also pretty comfortable, and sit sufficiently tight on the back to provide pretty good agility. I got a 24 liter Deuter "Speed Lite" that i really like. Having all that room means that i can easily pack my cook set, Aeropress Go (portable coffee maker), hammock, and some actual dinner, so i can take a nice comfortable break whenever i want, and go for hikes lasting all day if i so choose. Packing a little extra weight like this also means that i condition my body to carry a little more, which both gives me better exercise, and makes me less prone to get strain injuries from carrying heavier backpacks later.
I did find this useful, thanks. You've about 90% convinced me to choose this pack. A couple of tiny critiques for your video, both related to color: 1. A black pack on a black shirt doesn't show up as well as it could. 2. The black color actually does matter to functionality, if you live in a hot area, because it will make the pack absorb heat and be much hotter. Honestly, I wish they would make it white!
Yeap I realise that now Tammy, black was not the best colour top to wear! You're not the first person to mention it and I'm sure you won't be the last 😂 If you watch some of my more recent pack reviews I wear a lighter coloured top. I've raced over seas in very hot conditions in black vests, blue vests, red vest, all kinds of coloured vests and it really doesn't make much difference. You've got a running pack on so it'll always make you feel a bit warmer, you can't avoid it. As far as a white coloured vest, Salomon tried it once and after 2 or 3 run the vest looked so dirty and discoloured they never did it again! Glad the review helped and that's for watching 🙏
FYI, I've also found a good way to store your running poles with this vest too. Place the poles handle side down in the outside pocket. Use a bungie just above the water flask to bungie the pole tip side to the jacket (you'll need to make or buy a bungie with a cinch). Cheap fix. Just be careful when getting a drink (no biggie since you can remove the pole very quickly if needed as it's only 1 bungie). Thought I'd share.
Glad I popped in and bought this pack mate it's awesome, always relied on ud packs but this bit of kit has changed that. If I hadn't watched the review I probably wouldn't have tried it. Stay safe
That's great to hear Sean! Really glad you're enjoying the pack, it's a great bit of kit 👍 Hope you're managing to stay safe and well in these crazy times 🙏 Thanks for watching!
The Paul’s are agreeing😎 Another great review & hope your on the road to recovery. I have Salomon adv12 & 5 and love them both, but now the 8 could do for both
Thanks Paul and thanks for the support as always 👍🏻😀 Yep on the road to recovery, ran 3 x this week. Slow and steady but it’s good to be back running again 🏃😀
Hi Ewan Thanks for watching the channel 👍 I love constructive criticism and that is a very good point! Why didn't I think of that 🤔 We'll I hope you still found it useful and I'll definitely wear a different coloured hoodie next time, many thanks 👍
@@Run4Adventure Thanks Lloyd, first time channel watcher and really impressed, i've just bought the pack from Wiggle for £54, so even better. Safe running
I bought an Active Skin 8 based mostly on this review. I've been a road runner for years and have just started trail running. This is my first hydration vest and I absolutely love it. My only gripe - like you mentioned - is that the bottles slip down when helf full.
I did try that Eduardo but I found once I'd drunk a bit of water the tops of the bottles bounced around a lot which was quite annoying 😊 You're right though it stopped the bottles slipping down 👍 Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Great video and glad to know that Salomon Active Skin 8 is as good as the more expensive Adv Skin. Thanks to the information, I have just bought it and YES it is great.
Awesome Yikun 👍 Really glad you enjoyed it. Its a really well thought out pack with lots of great features. So glad you like your pack and happy running! 🏃♂️😊 Thanks for the support.
The very first vest review I watched was your take on the Harrier Kinder 10L and now I compare the features of other vests to it. LOL. Pluses for the Kinder over this Salomon are the side pockets (big miss by Salomon here), better positioned front bottles w/super handy tall straws and wide tops to fill them, lots of front pockets, and a top-loading back pocket. Not to mention a great price, though shipping to NA isn’t cheap (and if there’s a warranty issue down the line?). Neither vest has the perfect "easy to grab" iPhone pocket (if one exists). Salomon’s plus is the brilliant “Quick lace” front closure. Will look into Nathan and a few others mentioned keeping these two vests in mind, especially the Kinder as I love to support small companies like Harrier providing great products. Love your channel and glad you’re back running again! Subbed.
Thanks Wynn that's very kind and thanks for the Sub, welcome to the Run4Adventure family 🙏😊 The Active 8 set is a pretty good pack. Obviously when I filmed the Salimon review I wasn't aware of what Harrier where producing and quality of their kit 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏
Thanks Adam that's very kind and I'm glad you're enjoying the channel 👍 £55 that's a total bargain for that pack!! 😳 Hope you enjoy it and happy running! 🙏
Perfect review! I came to find out about the bungies for the flasks because mine kept slipping off as I drank the water. Looks like you had the same issue and it wasn't me cinching things incorrectly !!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review. Yeap the bungees could be better for the bottles but it's the only slight negative I have 👍. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure I might just tie a knot in them to shorten them. Should hold tighter then (alternative use a slip-knot and the should automatically cinch down).
Thanks Paul that's really appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. It's a really good pack for the money, thanks for watching and enjoy the trails! 🙏
No worries, thanks for watching 😊 It's a great value running pack that's for sure! It does everything you need a pack to do and all on a budget 👍 Thanks for taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
love everything about your reviews, very helpful and informative. Thank you. you mentioned that the wider bottles may work better. Have you tried this, if so what ones were they?
Thanks Phil that's very kind and I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. The wider topped Salomon bottles definitely work a bit better because the bungee fits around the top better. If you have a look on the Salomon website they do a 500ml soft flask with a wider opening 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏
So glad you shared the sizing chart! I ordered a Medium (as Salomon's site says up to a 41 inch chest)...I'm a 40inch....the Medium was definitely not up to 41 inches so sent it back. That was a 4l pack, but thinking of moving up to this 8l as it's my first pack, bit more versatile.
The 8ltr would definitely be more versatile! You can use it for sorter runs but if you want to go long you can fit a lot of kit in the pack 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
That's great Sean, I'm glad you've found us. I'd always recommend going into a good running specialists and trying lots on. All the trail shoes fit so differently and obviously weve all got different shaped feet. Best of luck with your training and the race, thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏😊
Thanks Giuseppe, really glad you enjoyed the review and you agreed with what we said 👍 Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content, thanks again 🙏
Yeap totally agree! You're not the first viewer to say that 👍 When ever we film reviews like this now I wear a lighter coloured top! Everydays a school day, thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
Bought this a year ago, ran all over lockdown in it. My first pack. It was great!!! Comfortable, carries everything I want, doesn't get too sweaty, only slight negative is the bungies as Loyd says. Wonder if anyone has modded this to make the bottle support a little better? Still looks as good as it did when I bought it a year ago
Great review. After watching it I ordered mine and already tested it. At 8:20 you said the bungies are too big to hold the flasks. I suppose, the bungies are the size and if placed a bit lower, just below the line of hard plastic, the flasks will not fall inside any more. Please try, and if it works then the final score should be higher. :)
I love your Like vs Dislike comparison in your reviews. Sure, it serves a great guideline for making a decision to buy. Thanks a lot. By the way, I might get this one. Salomon Active Skin 8
Would you wear it shirtless? I hardly run with a shirt, and my climate typically isn’t cold enough to need a shirt for an entire run. I’m also curious about how well it works with a bladder. Where would you store the nozzle while you’re not using it? Does it have loops on the pack you can feed the tube through to keep it fixed on the pack? Thanks hope you respond love your channel! 🙌🏼
You could use it without a shirt on but I'm not a fan of doing that. You'll be a lot more likely to have irritation from the vest with out a shirt! 🤔 Works fine with a bladder and yes it has loops for the nozzle 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏
Thank you for your in depth review! I am a beginner runner training for half marathon but want to increase distance in the future. I like the idea of having keys/phone/etc on me as well as water without holding it as I don’t like drinking before a race but want to keep hydrated during my runs. Would you recommend the active skin 8 or 4? Or another running vest?
Great review Lloyd! I am going to purchase my first trail run packs and it's nice to having your review before making decision. Normally I run for 10-20km per training without using Pole. I am struggling to buy Active Skin 8 or ADV skin 12. Would you please give me some suggestions? Thanks again.
Hi Cheuk The Advance skin 12 set is an awesome pack but the Active 8 set is a lot cheaper! If I closed my eyes I wouldn’t know which one I was wearing, they feel very similar on 😀 If you don’t need to carry poles then the Active 8 set is a get buy! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 👍🏻 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with new content 🎥 Stay safe in these crazy times 🙏🏽
Hi Anders Thanks for watching I’m really glad you enjoyed the review 👍🏻 Unfortunately you can’t attach the pole quiver to this pack! 😕 Hope you’re managing to stay safe and well in these crazy times 🙏🏽 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with new content 🎥😀
I have had it for 3+months now! love the fit and feel! But quality is not there. starts ripping in mesh.. Logos are coming off, and 1flask strap has ripped off..
Wow that's no good! I've had mine since I did the review and it's still going strong 👍 Have you contacted Salomon? Or the shop you bought it from? The pack should still be under warranty and they should sort something out if its only 3 months old! 🙂 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Thx very much for the great review. Just ordered one. As a beginner and at at a price of 75 Euros I think couldn't ask for more. Subscribe button hit ;-)
great review! But a question: is there a super smart way to attach & carry the poles with this pack? Maybe it can be done on the back with these bungee wraps?
Unfortunately it doesn't come with a pole carrying system and it doesn't support Salomon's pole quiver either Audrius 😕 I'm sure there is a way you could use the bungees on the back or add some bungees to the pack 👍 Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
Hey Floyd, all. I currently own the Active 4L Active set and plan to use it for my next 50K (2.500 m elevation) alongside a Salomon Pulse belt. Would that be enough or do I need to go for a Active 8L? I am not considering the ADV 12L due to lack of shop availability. Thank you!
Thanks Michael 👍 The Adv 12 gives you quite a lot more storage space in the back of the vest and more accessible pockets as well. The back pocket has a water repellant on it and you get a handy rubbish pocket in the front stuff pocket. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Cheers for the great review Lloyd - am deciding between Active 8 or ADV 5? Considerations include price (think ADV 5 is 10-15% cheaper) and the actual usage (am only starting to do some ultra and trail running) - thoughts?
Hi Dickson To be fair they're both great packs and I think you'd be happy with either! It really comes down to the price, I'd go for the cheaper of the two just so you save a bit of cash 😊 Hope this helps and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🎥 Good luck with your ultra journey and I hope you're managing to stay safe and well in these crazy 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Done! Good idea, guess Active 8 wont be bouncy (with the adjustable strap, as u said in the video) given the bigger size compared to Adv 5, no?
@@Run4Adventure There's a Active 8 at £48 now (and Adv 5 £64)..think that's the answer - just one last one is there any place in Active 8 where I can hide/tuck in the adjustable strap after adjusting the size (depending on how much stuff i put it) of the kangaroo pack?
@@dicksonlam4358 that's a really bargain!! 😮 You can tuck and tie it around the rest of the bungee cord if you want to but I've never had an issue with it 👍
Nice review, looked around and some of these, can be quite hard to get hold of. Went with the Advanced skin 8, as half marathon is my limit for running, without any additional hydration. Only thing that gets me, why don't they sell these with the drinking straws.
Thanks Darren glad you enjoyed the review. Salomon's stock is terrible at the moment. The Active 8 set has been very popular and they didn't make enough! 😔 Salomon do sell bottle tops with straws on their website 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Oh god don't, lucky wiggle had some for £68 so bargain. I was going to get the 4, but you mentioned some events might require a paclite jacket, or other bits. Plus not to mention I love to hike, so it'll come in handy for that. Not heard good things about their more expensive vests, quite a few have said they break all too easy. I'm finding at my age, along with being 200lb odd, it's very hard getting back into it, but with perseverance I'm getting there. But my watch ain't helping, says my vo2 max is dropping, yet I'm getting faster. Anyway thanks for making your videos so entertaining, they're a good way of ending the day with a coffee and sit down.
I dont understand why anyone would buy the adv skin 5 or 12 after this? I appreciate its missing the side pockets but it obviously has all the space for mandatory kit and plenty upfront for gels/nutrition. Looks like it is missing a kangaroo pocket on the back so you could 'easily' get out a waterproof jacket (and put it back) without removing the vest but that seems about it. Why would you spend the extra 50% for the 12 skin. Unless I am missing something?
It really depends what you're looking for out of your running vest/pack Rich T. You are right the Active 8 set is a great pack for a brilliant price, but the Advance 12 set is still one of the best vests I've run in 👍 The big stuff pocket on the sides and back is a great feature on the 12 set, really handy and I use it a lot in races. Also the main pocket on the back of the 12 set has a water repelent coating. You can use the Salomon pole quiver on the 12 set but not on the Active 8 set. The 12 set has a lot more up front storage that you can access while running and a really handy little internal rubbish pocket. So there are quite a few extra features on the 12 set but I would say if you're on a budget then go for the Active 8 set because it does run really well and still has lots of storage 😊 Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks for the feedback. Given that I am, at the moment, focusing on 50k races i think the 8 will suffice although didnt realise the 12's main pocket was water repellant. All the best
@@Run4Adventure Btw I have found a deal where the Adv Skin 5 is the same price as the Active Skin 8. Which would you go for? Obviously the 8 has 3 litres more space but the 5 has a stuff pocket kn the back which really expands plus the side and 'underneath' pocket.
@@richt3993 If the Advance 5 set is the same price maybe go for that. Its a bit lighter and a bit more breathable. Storage wise there's nothing in it 👍
Hi Paul The Active 8 set in mtmy opinion is perfect for your first running pack 👍 It's packed full of great features, really comfortable, has lots of storage and it's pretty good value! You can't go far wrong with the Active 8 set 😊 Thanks for watching the review it's really appreciated 🙏
Hi there Sorry I didn't get back sooner I was looking for a tape measure 😊 I'm a 93cm chest and the medium fits perfectly so if I were you I'd go for the Lrg because once you've got kit in the back pocket it'll fit a bit smaller 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel I hope you enjoyed it 🙏
Active skin vs adv skin- what are main difference? Seems identical....the look however to me on adv skin is more vest-ish, while active skin looks more like normal backpack, rather than vest
Yeap the Advance 12 set is definitely more vest like compared to the Active 8 set. The 12 set has more volume in the main back pocket and the pocket is made from a more stretchy material. The 12 set has more pockets to access on the move. The 12 set main back pocket is water repellent and the Active 8 set isn't. The 12 set come with a insulated sleeve for your bladder if you use one. The 12 set also has a large stuff pocket on the back that runs underneath the main back pocket that the 8 set doesn't have. You also get a really handy little rubbish pocket on the 12 set. So they're actually quite different when you compare the packs together but they are both very comfortable to run in 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
@@slavasss2189 it's not waterproof, it's just got a repellent on the fabric so it's still pretty breathable. I haven't noticed any difference between the older version and this version when it comes to breathability 👍
It's a great pack Greg, I don't think you'd be disappointed! Especially for £69, It's a bargain at that price 😲 If you bought two salomon soft flasks on there own it would cost £27, so you're getting the pack for £42 👍👌 Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks Hassam, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 The Active 8 set doesn't come with a bladder. You can but a bladder in the back but you'd have to buy that separately 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏
Hey! Great vid :) I've read your reply to another comment saying you can't attach the poles with the salomon quiver, but do you reckon there's any way of wiggling a pair of poles on? I'm still a pretty new trail runner so not keen on investing in the ADV, but I hate carrying my poles when I run back down
Thanks Weasle 👍 Yeap unfortunately you can't attach the quiver to this pack but there is a bungee cord on the back. I haven't tried it but you might be able to use that to hold your poles down? 🤔 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Hi Yohann and thanks for your kind words 😊 I suppose the only way you could attach running poles to the pack would be to use the bungee on the back of the pack 🤔 But theirs no designated way of carrying them. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
I'd personally pick the Advance 12. The Active 8 set is a good entry level pack but the Advance 12 set is the one to go for 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
thanks for the great video. comparing to ie. CamelBak Ultra Pro Vest, the bottle flasks sit much higher in Salomon comparing to CamelBak, do you have any preference in regards to this.
The higher bottles are definitely better, it's a lot easier to drink from the bottles in the pockets while you're running 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the review 🙏
They are both great packs that's for sure. I'd personally go for the Active 8 set, it's very comfortable, cheaper and has a bit more storage space 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel Mih 🙏
Many thanks for your review! I was looking for a polivalent hydration vest not only for trail running but also for mtb and i see that the camelback is not available on this model maybe cause is it too much weight for it? Another issue is it the correct size, my chest is 100cm and being my first hydration vest i don’t know if it is better M or L size, what do you think? Many thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions🙏🏻
No problem Stefano and thanks for watching 👍 I'm a 39inch chest and I have the vest in a medium and it fits really well, no bounce even when the vest is full up with mandatory kit 😊 So you should be fine in a Medium. Hope this helps and once again thanks for watching it's really appreciated 🙏
I've run in all three packs and I would personally go for the Advance 12 set, best pack I've ever run in 👍😊 Thanks for watching the channel hope you enjoyed it 🙏
Thanks Loic Unfortunately you can't attach Salomon's pole quiver to it 😕 8 don't know why Salomon didn't put the attachments on? Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
Will a phone fit into the zippered pocket ( you know how big phones are these days). Also, I'm assuming the sizing is the same for the Adv 12 and the Act 8? I'm asking because I had a chance to try on the Adv 12 in a store, but they didn't have the Active 8. I'm in between a M and L and I guess I'll go with the L in case I fill the pack fully and also if I run with it in the winter over a coat. Enjoy your reviews, I subscribed.
You should be able to fit a phone in the zip pocket, obviously that does depend on how massive your phone is? I found the sizing to be the same and the pack will definitely fit a bit smaller when you've got it full of kit. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel it's really appreciated 🙏😊
I know Randy, I realise that now 👍 Next time I do a pack review I'll make sure it's a different colour so everyone can see it better. Hope you still enjoyed the review and thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure It was a great review...just hard to see the pack...love to see it on you...also do a front, side and back view while wearing it. Gives us a better idea how it fits and the length. You review of the 12 made my buy that pack...love it. Thanks and keep up the good work...stay safe out there...
To be fair both packs are really light, you wouldn't really notice the difference. The Adv 5 is definitely a lot more technical when it comes to construction and the materials used 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel, don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date with future content 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks for getting back to me so fast... I just ordered the Adv 5. I have larger vest for multi days and think this is the one for long training runs :)
Nice vid! It would be great to compare the Active skin 5/8/12 sets, I think everyone is trying to figure out which situation these are best for, especially 5 v. 8, they seem so similar, why such a difference in the price?
Thanks very much really glad you enjoyed it 👍 I think you're getting confused with the Advance skin packs? This is the Active 8 set 👍 The Advance sets come in a 5/8/12 option. Obviously the 12 has the most amount of storage in its main zipped pocket and more accessible pockets you can get to while running. The 8 set is women's specific and the 5 is a much more stripped back for shorter races. The back pocket in the 5 set has no zip its just a stuff pocket and theirs not as many accessible pockets on the front of the pack 👍 Hope this helps and clears up any confusion 😊 Thanks for watching the channel and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🙏
@@Run4Adventure what were they confused about? they just requested a video with a comparison of the three different ones. It looks like you kind of did that in a comment.
Hi there Thanks for watching the channel, glad you enjoyed the review 👍🏻😀 The bladder is separate to the main pocket. It sits between the mesh back and the pocket itself so a little bit different to the Advance skin 12 set 😀 Hope this helps and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with new content 🎥🌵
This is my first pack, I love it and I've had it a long time, for trail runs and commutes. I've recently bought some poles for my first ultra, which I've not used before, what would your recommendation be for carrying poles? My plan is to use this pack so I don't think this pack has the attachment for the Salomon quiver.
Really glad you're enjoying your Salomon pack James. Unfortunately this model doesn't work with the pole quiver 😕 There's no pole carrying system on the Active 8 set but maybe you could store them on the back using the bungee cord? Thanks for watching and I hope you get it sorted 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure I tried a Belt out, although I found it a faf to put away and get out. 😅 Having just watched your ADVskin2 update video, I'm considering upgrading to that for raceday! and storing them on the front which I think would be my preference. Great content as always mate, keep up the hard work, its much appreciated! 😁
@@jamesbeardmore6815 Oh ok James 👍 The new update is really good, I don't think you'd be disappointed. Thanks gor the kind words, they're really appreciated 🙏😊
No worries Scott, thanks for watching 👍 The bungees aren't great! I'd say they're a bit better on the Sense Ultra! They were a bit fiddly on the Sense ultra but at least they held the bottles 😊
@@Run4Adventure Thanks. I've had the most success with the UD water bottle cinches, but unfortunately Salomon does everything else better. Need a baby of those two.
Great review, I’m new to running longer distances and I don’t like wearing things like a phone or a bottle or water in my hands. Would this bag be good for training for a half-marathon/marathon?
Hi Stay Thanks really glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching 🙏 You could definitely use the pack for training for a half marathon but it's a lot to carry when you probably won't need that much storage 🤔 Have you ever thought about a good running belt? There's some great belts out there and that's what I'll wear up to about half marathon distance. I did a review on the Compressport free belt that's worth checking out, I'd also recommend the Naked belts 👍 Hope this helps and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🎥😊
Run 4 Adventure thanks for the fast answer I will look into it a bit more but I think this will be good because I want to go for longer distances than half marathons I have done 1 already but I wasn’t really prepared I’m only 18 years old I just started running whitout good nutrition and all of that stuff. But I think this pack will be great surely for colder days when you want to wear some layers or gloves and carry some nutrition and water. Sorry for my english btw it isn’t my native language. Gonna subscribe for sure!
@@jsoutdoors4110 don't apologise for your English it's great! 👍 If you're thinking of going longer then the 12 set is a great buy 😊 You're only 18 and new to running so make sure you build up your milage nice and slowly and it's definitely worth looking into nutrition and hydration. Happy running 🏃😊
Run 4 Adventure I was also thinking of the 12 because my ultimate goal is ultrarunning, I don’t mind some extra weight but I’m a bit scared of looking funny with a 12 pack if I’m only running around 21km but in the end who cares if it’s comfortable for me your probably right. Now the only thing left is the size I’m gonna take because I’m a small guy I’m only 1m65. Thanks again for your reply, will let you know in a few days wich one I ordered.
Run 4 Adventure hey man I said I would keep you updated I just ordered the 12 set thanks for your advice I’m looking forward to train for my first marathon with it!
Thats impossible to answer Marko? It really depends on the shape of the bottles of drink that you buy? All drink brands use different shaped bottles so I dont know 🤔 I personally think it would run a lot better with soft flask - 1 - The soft flask contour to your body better. 2 - You don't get any water sloshing with soft flask. Couldn't you just pour the drink you buy into the soft flasks? 🤔 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
I've never seen a 3ltr Osprey reservoir so it's hard to say Anton but I think the pack is designed to take the Salomon specific 1.5ltr or 2ltr bladders 🤔
Hello, I consider salomon active skin 8 as my first vest, but do you think it's to much space since for now I only plan to do trail run for 10-30km? But if there any chance I want to do longer distance also. If it's to much i would take the salomon active skin 4. Btw thanks for your videos you help me a lot to choose my first vest.
Have you bought either? I’m fairly new to running and will be running my first half marathon with longer distances in mind for the future. Do you think the 8 would be good or the 4?
@@zoemurray6655 I've bought the salomon adv skin 5. Since i live in tropical country which doesn't need winter equipment, its enough to use 4/5 for full day trail run (6 am - 6 pm). I think if you use for half marathon on the road, 4 is enough.
I'm looking to replace my 2 year old budget vest with the sticky zipper. This looks like it will fit the bill nicely. Is There anything else I should be looking at? My current vest is 5 liters and I love it, but it's time for an upgrade. I was looking at the 5 set, but this 8 set is a good $40-$50 cheaper. It's really helpful that you go over all of the storage and features in such detail.
Thanks Robert I'm really glad you enjoyed the review and found it helpful 😊 The 8 set is a brilliant pack for the money, very comfortable on and lots of accessible storage. It might be worth checking out the review we did on the Harrier Trail kit as well. Again, very comfortable, loads of storage and great value! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure well, now I don't know which one to go with. Both look great. I do currently use a rear bladder, but have never used a front bottle system. I like the idea of being able to use both as I see fit.
@@Run4Adventure that settles that. For now. There is no shipping to the US from harrier. I contacted them this morning and she said they are working on it, but for now, nothing.
@@Run4Adventure it's really no problem. She said that she was making progress with an importer in the US, then the pandemic put everything on hold. I always want to support people doing what they love to do, so I definitely see some harrier gear in my future. Thanks again!
When I run with just bottles they move a lot and makes it impossible to run but they don't move at all when I have jacket and other gear in the back. Do I need a size smaller or is this standard?
Hi there Unfortunately It sounds like your vest is to big!😒 Their shouldn't be and bounce with the vest if it's full or empty. The fact it doesn't bounce when you've got kit in the back normal means the size isn't right because when you have kit in the back it will size up a bit smaller 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
I don't know either Alex? 🤔 To be fair I'm not sure its needed because the 12 set is so versatile anyway 👍 Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video 🙏
Yeap unfortunately it doesn't work with the quiver! 😔 It's such a shame Salomon didn't make it compatible? It surely wouldn't of taken much to do it. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
Hi Luke Thanks for watching the channel 👍 I'd go for the Med, the packs will size up a but smaller with kit in it so I'd definitely go med 😊 Hope this helps and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content. Stay safe 🙏
How easy do the flasks go in and out for the Active Skin 8 set? Would that be one reason to go for the Adv Skin 12 set instead? That one has the soft flasks with the hard bottom...I think.
Hi Travis The bottles are really easy to get in and out in the Active 8 set 👍 You only need to take them out when filling up. The rest of the time they stay in the pack and you drink from the bottles while in the pack. The only packs that come with the speed bottles are the S-lab packs. The Advance skin 12 comes with the new standard bottle which have a wider opening but they still have a soft bottom. To be honest I'm not a lover of the speed bottles, if used them a couple of times and hard base rubbed on my ribs and caused lots of problems!! 😞 Hope this helps Travis and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Hi Lim I'm a medium in the Salomon Active 8 set. Unfortunately Salomon's stock is terrible at the moment and I'm waiting for stock to become available. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
Hi Lloyd, for the first time ever I have ventured into distances over a 10k after a few months off due to an ankle injury. the goal for the year is to hit a 50k however i am terrible with dehydration as i have found out doing my first 2-hour session. Personally a hydration pack is a must and thanks to your review it will be of this line however i am unsure if I need the 8 litre one as a 4 litre active skin now exists. looking at the future do you recon the extra bit of space is essential once i am closer to my goal or would i be able to get away with the 4? thank you!
The further you run in distance and time the more important hydration and nutrition become, that's for sure! I personally would say go for the 8 set because what you'll find is you'll train and complete your 50k and then you'll think, right what's next! The Salomon 8 set will be fine for the shorter stuff but it will also manage the longer distances as well and all that means is you'll only need to buy once 😊 Hope this helps and best of luck with your training and the 50k 🙏
I personally would go for the large. When the pack has kit in the back it will fit smaller. You definitely don't want it to small 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 😊
The pack is pretty well put together so I don't think that would be a problem 😊 If you did have any issues Salomon do actually sell replacement strap systems. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
I have gotten into running a few months back. Now that I reached 30km in my long runs, I realized that I'll need running pack, because my previous solutions for hydration were definetly not optimal. I watched both of your reviews for the active skin 8 and the adv skin 12 set (which were great btw :)) and I am not sure which one to get now. I want to make sure that I can use that pack for the next few years and want it to be enough to get me through my first ultras. While the adv 12 would for sure be a better investment for the future, many people reported issues with these toggles, for the bungee cord on the back, breaking, which kinda scares me from buying it and it obviously comes at a higer price. Do you think the active skin 8 would be enough for now? Where do you think are the limits of the active skin 8?
Hi Kylon 👍 There's no real limits to either vest! I'd also say don't be worried about the toggles on the 12 set because that was on some of the first production vests and the issues has been addressed now by Salomon using different toggles 👍 Obviously the Advance 12 set is a brilliant vest, the best vest I've run in but I was amazed how good the Active 8 set is for the price! There is a bit more accessible storage on the 12 set and I personally think that's really important when it comes to our running vests 😊 I think they'd both do what you want them to do so if you're on a budget I'd go for the Active 8 set but if not the Advance 12 set is a great running vest 😊 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thank you for your fast reply! I have looked into the Advance 12 a little more and also found out that they've addressed this issue. Seeing that it's going to be a piece of equipment, that'll hopefully stay with me for the next few years, the additional 50€ should be well invested. Because of this pandemic salomon seems to have some production issue, since I couldn't find a single active 8 in my size (m) in stock anywhere on the internet (at least not on german stores, not even on the salomon website). On top of that, I do really like that yellow design, so I think decisions are made :).
No worries anytime 👍 You're right about Salomon's stock, they've completely sold out of Active 8 sets! I know because I can't get any in store 😕 You'll be really happy with the Advance 12 set, if you look after it it'll last you a life time 😊
Just coming back to say I got the pack 3 months ago and I'm delighted with it. Little tip with the bungees for the bottles, if you stretch and twist you can double wrap them around the flasks and they stay put perfectly after that.
Nice one 👍
Really glad you're enjoying the pack and thanks for the tip! 😊
That is what I also do.
I got mine a month ago (thanks to this video) and used it a few times. I absolutely love it. It's so comfortable that you forget you're even wearing it, which is exactly what I want. I do use the 2l bladder, because I live in a warm place and am a heavy sweater, so those 2 soft flasks just aren't enough.
I have to point out one small flaw, though. The little lids of the two 500ml soft flasks don't have a twist lock to block flow, so when you squeeze them some fluid can squirt out, including when you're stuffing them into the front pockets. If it's water, it's fine, but if it's energy drink, things can get sticky. I managed to solve it by using the lids from soft flasks by Decathlon. They do have a twist lock and amazingly fit on the Salomon flasks.
That's great to hear kristof, I'm glad you're enjoying your vest 😁
I totally agree, it would be good if you could lock the bottle valves off when not in use! I have sprayed water all over me a few times 😔
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I just got this vest. I tend to get hot so I figured the light Grey would be good and the fact it is a bit lighter and breathable with the fabrics and no side pockets. First thing I put it on I was like wow this is comfortable, and I am picky about feel. I couldn't do belts but this is like a part of the body. Love it!
Really glad you like the vest Michael and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Never left a comment on a video before but I think this channel is great. Informative videos and in this case, a review on a product that no one else on UA-cam has done. I wasn’t subscribed but ended up always finding your videos when I searched for reviews. Great job guys you’ve bagged yourself another subscriber.
Wow that's great to hear Matthew and thanks so much for the sub! It really means a lot 👍
I know what you mean, there's not a lot of reviews on running packs? Which is strange because it's a popular piece of running kit. Really glad you enjoyed the review and found it useful and I hope you're managing to stay safe and well in these crazy times 🙏
Welcome to the Run4Adventure family 🌵😀
Im not really into running, but after trying the "EVOC CC 3L Race", i feel like these types of packs are the best choice for short dayhikes in hilly terrain. Really comfortable, and sits close to the body for superb agility. When it comes to space, that 3 liter pack has enough room for 2 liters of water, a water filter, some sandwiches, map, compass, GPS, hand sanitizer, bandaids, one of those ultralight jackets that packs really tiny, and maybe some snacks or other small accessories. Pretty decent for such a small pack..!
This being said; some of the daypacks on the market are also pretty comfortable, and sit sufficiently tight on the back to provide pretty good agility. I got a 24 liter Deuter "Speed Lite" that i really like. Having all that room means that i can easily pack my cook set, Aeropress Go (portable coffee maker), hammock, and some actual dinner, so i can take a nice comfortable break whenever i want, and go for hikes lasting all day if i so choose. Packing a little extra weight like this also means that i condition my body to carry a little more, which both gives me better exercise, and makes me less prone to get strain injuries from carrying heavier backpacks later.
I did find this useful, thanks. You've about 90% convinced me to choose this pack. A couple of tiny critiques for your video, both related to color: 1. A black pack on a black shirt doesn't show up as well as it could. 2. The black color actually does matter to functionality, if you live in a hot area, because it will make the pack absorb heat and be much hotter. Honestly, I wish they would make it white!
Yeap I realise that now Tammy, black was not the best colour top to wear! You're not the first person to mention it and I'm sure you won't be the last 😂
If you watch some of my more recent pack reviews I wear a lighter coloured top. I've raced over seas in very hot conditions in black vests, blue vests, red vest, all kinds of coloured vests and it really doesn't make much difference. You've got a running pack on so it'll always make you feel a bit warmer, you can't avoid it. As far as a white coloured vest, Salomon tried it once and after 2 or 3 run the vest looked so dirty and discoloured they never did it again! Glad the review helped and that's for watching 🙏
FYI, I've also found a good way to store your running poles with this vest too. Place the poles handle side down in the outside pocket. Use a bungie just above the water flask to bungie the pole tip side to the jacket (you'll need to make or buy a bungie with a cinch). Cheap fix. Just be careful when getting a drink (no biggie since you can remove the pole very quickly if needed as it's only 1 bungie). Thought I'd share.
You'll need 2 bungies, one for each side. One pole per side.
Thanks for sharing, feedback is always appreciated 👍
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Glad I popped in and bought this pack mate it's awesome, always relied on ud packs but this bit of kit has changed that. If I hadn't watched the review I probably wouldn't have tried it. Stay safe
That's great to hear Sean! Really glad you're enjoying the pack, it's a great bit of kit 👍
Hope you're managing to stay safe and well in these crazy times 🙏
Thanks for watching!
The Paul’s are agreeing😎 Another great review & hope your on the road to recovery.
I have Salomon adv12 & 5 and love them both, but now the 8 could do for both
Thanks Paul and thanks for the support as always 👍🏻😀
Yep on the road to recovery, ran 3 x this week. Slow and steady but it’s good to be back running again 🏃😀
Lloyd your reviews are excellent and reliable. Thank you!
Thanks Andrew that's really appreciated and I'm glad you think so. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment 🙏😊
Great review Lloyd! As always really interesting and fun to watch. Hope the calf is better too! Enjoy
Thanks as always Paul 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it, the calf is slowly improving thanks 😀
Great review Lloyd. Can i make one constructive comment... wear a different colour hoodie to the pack to make it clearer to see :) Thanks again.
Hi Ewan
Thanks for watching the channel 👍
I love constructive criticism and that is a very good point! Why didn't I think of that 🤔
We'll I hope you still found it useful and I'll definitely wear a different coloured hoodie next time, many thanks 👍
@@Run4Adventure Thanks Lloyd, first time channel watcher and really impressed, i've just bought the pack from Wiggle for £54, so even better. Safe running
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Thanks for your kind words and really glad you enjoyed the channel. Enjoy the pack! 🏃😊
Agreed. Can barely see the fastening arrangement
I bought an Active Skin 8 based mostly on this review. I've been a road runner for years and have just started trail running. This is my first hydration vest and I absolutely love it. My only gripe - like you mentioned - is that the bottles slip down when helf full.
That's great to hear Christopher, really glad the review was helpful!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
you can "pinch" the cord that holds the bottle with the bottle cap. That worked for me to prevent the flask to go down as you drain the liquid.
I did try that Eduardo but I found once I'd drunk a bit of water the tops of the bottles bounced around a lot which was quite annoying 😊
You're right though it stopped the bottles slipping down 👍
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Great video and glad to know that Salomon Active Skin 8 is as good as the more expensive Adv Skin. Thanks to the information, I have just bought it and YES it is great.
Awesome Yikun 👍
Really glad you enjoyed it. Its a really well thought out pack with lots of great features. So glad you like your pack and happy running! 🏃♂️😊
Thanks for the support.
Thank you for your information, I really enjoyed the presentation.
Thanks Juan, that's really appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙏😊
Thanks. Your reviews are very helpful 👍🏼
No problem Gregory 👍
Really glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful, thanks so much for watching the channel 🙏
Fantastic review. Hit all the points I would wanna hear. Thanks mate! 👍🏽
That's great Anthony, really glad you found the video helpful 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
The very first vest review I watched was your take on the Harrier Kinder 10L and now I compare the features of other vests to it. LOL. Pluses for the Kinder over this Salomon are the side pockets (big miss by Salomon here), better positioned front bottles w/super handy tall straws and wide tops to fill them, lots of front pockets, and a top-loading back pocket. Not to mention a great price, though shipping to NA isn’t cheap (and if there’s a warranty issue down the line?). Neither vest has the perfect "easy to grab" iPhone pocket (if one exists). Salomon’s plus is the brilliant “Quick lace” front closure. Will look into Nathan and a few others mentioned keeping these two vests in mind, especially the Kinder as I love to support small companies like Harrier providing great products. Love your channel and glad you’re back running again! Subbed.
Thanks Wynn that's very kind and thanks for the Sub, welcome to the Run4Adventure family 🙏😊
The Active 8 set is a pretty good pack. Obviously when I filmed the Salimon review I wasn't aware of what Harrier where producing and quality of their kit 😊
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its appreciated 🙏
Great video! Was wondering which one to get. I think I'm sold on this one, thanks :)
Awesome Ceri, really glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Thanks Lloyd great review, love your videos and just purchased this on sale (£55). Looking forward to getting out on the trails with it!
Thanks Adam that's very kind and I'm glad you're enjoying the channel 👍 £55 that's a total bargain for that pack!! 😳
Hope you enjoy it and happy running! 🙏
Love your review on the product. Amazing! Thanks for all the information 😊🙌🏻
No problem at all, really glad you're enjoying the channel and thanks for watching 🙏
i haven't run in it yet, but first feel and fit is superb👌Thank you Loyd! 🙏
Awesome Mih, that's great! Hope you have a great first run in your new running vest 👍
Was looking to buy a running pack and your review convinced me. Bought it on sale for 60$
$60 is a total bargain Martin! 😳
Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching the channel I'm glad you found it useful 🙏
Perfect review! I came to find out about the bungies for the flasks because mine kept slipping off as I drank the water. Looks like you had the same issue and it wasn't me cinching things incorrectly !!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review. Yeap the bungees could be better for the bottles but it's the only slight negative I have 👍. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure I might just tie a knot in them to shorten them. Should hold tighter then (alternative use a slip-knot and the should automatically cinch down).
slip hitch ?? Not sure of the name of the knot.
Great video, looking into doing a few trail runs this year, this looks ideal. Great honest review thank you.
Thanks Paul that's really appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. It's a really good pack for the money, thanks for watching and enjoy the trails! 🙏
Thanks for this, looking to get a running back for half marathon training and this looks to be the one to go for within my budget.
No worries, thanks for watching 😊 It's a great value running pack that's for sure! It does everything you need a pack to do and all on a budget 👍
Thanks for taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
Great review..just ordered mine 👍
love everything about your reviews, very helpful and informative.
Thank you.
you mentioned that the wider bottles may work better. Have you tried this, if so what ones were they?
Thanks Phil that's very kind and I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. The wider topped Salomon bottles definitely work a bit better because the bungee fits around the top better. If you have a look on the Salomon website they do a 500ml soft flask with a wider opening 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏
Just got this through the post today, well chuffed.
I'm glad you like it David and thanks for watching 👍😊
So glad you shared the sizing chart! I ordered a Medium (as Salomon's site says up to a 41 inch chest)...I'm a 40inch....the Medium was definitely not up to 41 inches so sent it back. That was a 4l pack, but thinking of moving up to this 8l as it's my first pack, bit more versatile.
The 8ltr would definitely be more versatile! You can use it for sorter runs but if you want to go long you can fit a lot of kit in the pack 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Good honest review! Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Chris glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😀
Glad I found you on this channel very informative. As I'm doing my first 56Km ultra trail run. Can you give advice on trail shoes please.
That's great Sean, I'm glad you've found us. I'd always recommend going into a good running specialists and trying lots on. All the trail shoes fit so differently and obviously weve all got different shaped feet. Best of luck with your training and the race, thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙏😊
Good review! I'm a Salomon fan and this rewiew confirm my opinion!
Thanks Giuseppe, really glad you enjoyed the review and you agreed with what we said 👍
Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content, thanks again 🙏
@@Run4Adventure , Done !
@@giuseppecancemi8686 that's great, thanks very much and welcome to the Run4Adventure family 🙏
Love it. Perfekt size. Run with it almost all vinter for protection and warmth 😀
Awesome Robert, really glad you're enjoying your running vest 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
cheers Lloyd keep up the great work!
No worries 😀
Thanks for the support as always! 👍🏻
Awesome! Thanks for this
No worries, thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏😊
Advice- wear a different color shirt than the pack next time so we can see the pack standing out a bit from your body.
Yeap totally agree! You're not the first viewer to say that 👍
When ever we film reviews like this now I wear a lighter coloured top!
Everydays a school day, thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
Bought this a year ago, ran all over lockdown in it. My first pack. It was great!!! Comfortable, carries everything I want, doesn't get too sweaty, only slight negative is the bungies as Loyd says. Wonder if anyone has modded this to make the bottle support a little better? Still looks as good as it did when I bought it a year ago
That's great to hear Dan! The Active 8 set really is a great running pack for the money and I glad you're getting on with it 👍😊
I'm thinking of making some form of 3d printed thing but haven't figured how to do it yet.
Great review. Just purchased. Black top makes it difficult to see detail of the pack.
Great review. After watching it I ordered mine and already tested it. At 8:20 you said the bungies are too big to hold the flasks. I suppose, the bungies are the size and if placed a bit lower, just below the line of hard plastic, the flasks will not fall inside any more. Please try, and if it works then the final score should be higher. :)
*the bungies are the right size.
Они к тому же ругулируются эти держалки насколько я понимаю
Nice 👍 I'll be going with that one then. Cheers Loyd!
No problem Andrew 👍🏻
Glad you found it useful 😀
Thanks for watching!
I love your Like vs Dislike comparison in your reviews. Sure, it serves a great guideline for making a decision to buy. Thanks a lot.
By the way, I might get this one. Salomon Active Skin 8
Really glad you are finding the channel helpful 😊
Thanks for watching Apiyut it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure And yes, I have just bought one after seeing your review a few times. Convincing. I won't go wrong with this pack.
Wondering how to put the pack on as demonstrated in the video SO QUICK :D
Would you wear it shirtless? I hardly run with a shirt, and my climate typically isn’t cold enough to need a shirt for an entire run.
I’m also curious about how well it works with a bladder. Where would you store the nozzle while you’re not using it? Does it have loops on the pack you can feed the tube through to keep it fixed on the pack?
Thanks hope you respond love your channel! 🙌🏼
You could use it without a shirt on but I'm not a fan of doing that. You'll be a lot more likely to have irritation from the vest with out a shirt! 🤔
Works fine with a bladder and yes it has loops for the nozzle 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure I suppose I can always wear one to begin with, and throw it in the back when it gets too hot! Thanks for the reply!
@@paddywiggle no worries anytime 👍
Thank you for your in depth review! I am a beginner runner training for half marathon but want to increase distance in the future.
I like the idea of having keys/phone/etc on me as well as water without holding it as I don’t like drinking before a race but want to keep hydrated during my runs.
Would you recommend the active skin 8 or 4? Or another running vest?
Great review Lloyd! I am going to purchase my first trail run packs and it's nice to having your review before making decision. Normally I run for 10-20km per training without using Pole. I am struggling to buy Active Skin 8 or ADV skin 12. Would you please give me some suggestions? Thanks again.
Hi Cheuk
The Advance skin 12 set is an awesome pack but the Active 8 set is a lot cheaper!
If I closed my eyes I wouldn’t know which one I was wearing, they feel very similar on 😀
If you don’t need to carry poles then the Active 8 set is a get buy!
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 👍🏻
Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with new content 🎥
Stay safe in these crazy times 🙏🏽
Thanks for a great review. 👍🏼
I have a question.
Can you attach the Salomon pole-bag to this pack?
Hi Anders
Thanks for watching I’m really glad you enjoyed the review 👍🏻
Unfortunately you can’t attach the pole quiver to this pack! 😕
Hope you’re managing to stay safe and well in these crazy times 🙏🏽
Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with new content 🎥😀
I have had it for 3+months now! love the fit and feel! But quality is not there. starts ripping in mesh.. Logos are coming off, and 1flask strap has ripped off..
Wow that's no good! I've had mine since I did the review and it's still going strong 👍
Have you contacted Salomon? Or the shop you bought it from? The pack should still be under warranty and they should sort something out if its only 3 months old! 🙂
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Thx very much for the great review. Just ordered one. As a beginner and at at a price of 75 Euros I think couldn't ask for more. Subscribe button hit ;-)
great review! But a question: is there a super smart way to attach & carry the poles with this pack? Maybe it can be done on the back with these bungee wraps?
Unfortunately it doesn't come with a pole carrying system and it doesn't support Salomon's pole quiver either Audrius 😕
I'm sure there is a way you could use the bungees on the back or add some bungees to the pack 👍
Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
Hey Floyd, all. I currently own the Active 4L Active set and plan to use it for my next 50K (2.500 m elevation) alongside a Salomon Pulse belt. Would that be enough or do I need to go for a Active 8L? I am not considering the ADV 12L due to lack of shop availability. Thank you!
Great reveiw and very informative.
What is the differences or advantages of the advanced skin 12 set other than the two side pockets?
Thanks Michael 👍
The Adv 12 gives you quite a lot more storage space in the back of the vest and more accessible pockets as well. The back pocket has a water repellant on it and you get a handy rubbish pocket in the front stuff pocket. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure Thank you
@@michaelreed649 No problem 👍
Cheers for the great review Lloyd - am deciding between Active 8 or ADV 5? Considerations include price (think ADV 5 is 10-15% cheaper) and the actual usage (am only starting to do some ultra and trail running) - thoughts?
Hi Dickson
To be fair they're both great packs and I think you'd be happy with either! It really comes down to the price, I'd go for the cheaper of the two just so you save a bit of cash 😊
Hope this helps and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🎥
Good luck with your ultra journey and I hope you're managing to stay safe and well in these crazy 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Done! Good idea, guess Active 8 wont be bouncy (with the adjustable strap, as u said in the video) given the bigger size compared to Adv 5, no?
@@dicksonlam4358
It doesn't bounce at all and you'll have a bit more storage if you need it 👍
@@Run4Adventure There's a Active 8 at £48 now (and Adv 5 £64)..think that's the answer - just one last one is there any place in Active 8 where I can hide/tuck in the adjustable strap after adjusting the size (depending on how much stuff i put it) of the kangaroo pack?
@@dicksonlam4358
that's a really bargain!! 😮
You can tuck and tie it around the rest of the bungee cord if you want to but I've never had an issue with it 👍
Nice review, looked around and some of these, can be quite hard to get hold of.
Went with the Advanced skin 8, as half marathon is my limit for running, without any additional hydration.
Only thing that gets me, why don't they sell these with the drinking straws.
Thanks Darren glad you enjoyed the review. Salomon's stock is terrible at the moment. The Active 8 set has been very popular and they didn't make enough! 😔
Salomon do sell bottle tops with straws on their website 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Oh god don't, lucky wiggle had some for £68 so bargain.
I was going to get the 4, but you mentioned some events might require a paclite jacket, or other bits.
Plus not to mention I love to hike, so it'll come in handy for that.
Not heard good things about their more expensive vests, quite a few have said they break all too easy.
I'm finding at my age, along with being 200lb odd, it's very hard getting back into it, but with perseverance I'm getting there.
But my watch ain't helping, says my vo2 max is dropping, yet I'm getting faster.
Anyway thanks for making your videos so entertaining, they're a good way of ending the day with a coffee and sit down.
Great review - thanks Lloyd. How was the fit on the sizing - did you go with medium or large?
Thanks Ben 👍🏻
I went with a Med and it fits great 😀
Thanks for watching.
I dont understand why anyone would buy the adv skin 5 or 12 after this?
I appreciate its missing the side pockets but it obviously has all the space for mandatory kit and plenty upfront for gels/nutrition.
Looks like it is missing a kangaroo pocket on the back so you could 'easily' get out a waterproof jacket (and put it back) without removing the vest but that seems about it.
Why would you spend the extra 50% for the 12 skin.
Unless I am missing something?
It really depends what you're looking for out of your running vest/pack Rich T. You are right the Active 8 set is a great pack for a brilliant price, but the Advance 12 set is still one of the best vests I've run in 👍
The big stuff pocket on the sides and back is a great feature on the 12 set, really handy and I use it a lot in races. Also the main pocket on the back of the 12 set has a water repelent coating. You can use the Salomon pole quiver on the 12 set but not on the Active 8 set. The 12 set has a lot more up front storage that you can access while running and a really handy little internal rubbish pocket. So there are quite a few extra features on the 12 set but I would say if you're on a budget then go for the Active 8 set because it does run really well and still has lots of storage 😊
Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks for the feedback.
Given that I am, at the moment, focusing on 50k races i think the 8 will suffice although didnt realise the 12's main pocket was water repellant.
All the best
No worries 👍
Best of luck with your training and the 50k 💪🏃♂️
@@Run4Adventure Btw I have found a deal where the Adv Skin 5 is the same price as the Active Skin 8.
Which would you go for?
Obviously the 8 has 3 litres more space but the 5 has a stuff pocket kn the back which really expands plus the side and 'underneath' pocket.
@@richt3993
If the Advance 5 set is the same price maybe go for that. Its a bit lighter and a bit more breathable. Storage wise there's nothing in it 👍
Hi I have watched your review on the 8 set and 12 what one would you recommend for a first run pack ? Thanks Paul
Hi Paul
The Active 8 set in mtmy opinion is perfect for your first running pack 👍
It's packed full of great features, really comfortable, has lots of storage and it's pretty good value!
You can't go far wrong with the Active 8 set 😊
Thanks for watching the review it's really appreciated 🙏
Hi, Great channel really enjoy it! just a quick question. Im a 101cm chest, will a medium be the right way to go or should i size up to large?!
Hi there
Sorry I didn't get back sooner I was looking for a tape measure 😊
I'm a 93cm chest and the medium fits perfectly so if I were you I'd go for the Lrg because once you've got kit in the back pocket it'll fit a bit smaller 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel I hope you enjoyed it 🙏
Active skin vs adv skin- what are main difference? Seems identical....the look however to me on adv skin is more vest-ish, while active skin looks more like normal backpack, rather than vest
Yeap the Advance 12 set is definitely more vest like compared to the Active 8 set. The 12 set has more volume in the main back pocket and the pocket is made from a more stretchy material. The 12 set has more pockets to access on the move. The 12 set main back pocket is water repellent and the Active 8 set isn't. The 12 set come with a insulated sleeve for your bladder if you use one. The 12 set also has a large stuff pocket on the back that runs underneath the main back pocket that the 8 set doesn't have. You also get a really handy little rubbish pocket on the 12 set. So they're actually quite different when you compare the packs together but they are both very comfortable to run in 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
@@Run4Adventure however, i guess having waterproof back pocket reduce breathability anc cause more sweat for sure...
@@slavasss2189 it's not waterproof, it's just got a repellent on the fabric so it's still pretty breathable. I haven't noticed any difference between the older version and this version when it comes to breathability 👍
I’ve never owned one of these before and been looking at a Adidas Terrex one but found this one for £69 might give it a try
It's a great pack Greg, I don't think you'd be disappointed! Especially for £69, It's a bargain at that price 😲
If you bought two salomon soft flasks on there own it would cost £27, so you're getting the pack for £42 👍👌
Thanks for watching 🙏
Ok mate thank you. Now just need to invest in some trail shoes (first ultra in June) 👍🏻
@@GregHowe420
Awesome good luck Greg! 👍
Hey man great review 👌
Where is the bladder ? You didn't show
Cheers
Thanks Hassam, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍
The Active 8 set doesn't come with a bladder. You can but a bladder in the back but you'd have to buy that separately 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi, could you easily fit a tshirt and small towel for runs to work?
You could easily fit that and more into this Salomon Running vest 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
Loyd
Hey! Great vid :)
I've read your reply to another comment saying you can't attach the poles with the salomon quiver, but do you reckon there's any way of wiggling a pair of poles on? I'm still a pretty new trail runner so not keen on investing in the ADV, but I hate carrying my poles when I run back down
Thanks Weasle 👍
Yeap unfortunately you can't attach the quiver to this pack but there is a bungee cord on the back. I haven't tried it but you might be able to use that to hold your poles down? 🤔
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Anyway to get poles on it or fitting a Salomon quiver bag?
Unfortunately you can't put the Salomon quiver on this pack 😕
Great review, wondering if there is any way to secure poles to the pack? cheers
Hi Yohann and thanks for your kind words 😊
I suppose the only way you could attach running poles to the pack would be to use the bungee on the back of the pack 🤔
But theirs no designated way of carrying them. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Hello! Anyone can enlighten me and say if camera like Sony a7III with normal size lens will fit in the back?
You should be able to fit your camera and lense in pretty easily 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
Hi, great video. Active skin 8 or advanced skin 12? I do runs up to 100k and spend over 15 hours hiking. Which should I pick?
I'd personally pick the Advance 12. The Active 8 set is a good entry level pack but the Advance 12 set is the one to go for 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
thanks for the great video. comparing to ie. CamelBak Ultra Pro Vest, the bottle flasks sit much higher in Salomon comparing to CamelBak, do you have any preference in regards to this.
The higher bottles are definitely better, it's a lot easier to drink from the bottles in the pockets while you're running 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the review 🙏
@@Run4Adventure thanks, i thought you pulled them out anyway so this clarifies.
It’s suppose to be snug, right? Ordered a medium and at first I thought it was too small but after I think about it I think it’s suppose to be snug.
between active skin 8 and adv skin 5 what would you choose ?
They are both great packs that's for sure. I'd personally go for the Active 8 set, it's very comfortable, cheaper and has a bit more storage space 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel Mih 🙏
@@Run4Adventure it helps a lot! thank you very, very, very much Loyd!
@@mihgio3235 No worries 👍
Many thanks for your review! I was looking for a polivalent hydration vest not only for trail running but also for mtb and i see that the camelback is not available on this model maybe cause is it too much weight for it?
Another issue is it the correct size, my chest is 100cm and being my first hydration vest i don’t know if it is better M or L size, what do you think?
Many thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions🙏🏻
No problem Stefano and thanks for watching 👍
I'm a 39inch chest and I have the vest in a medium and it fits really well, no bounce even when the vest is full up with mandatory kit 😊
So you should be fine in a Medium. Hope this helps and once again thanks for watching it's really appreciated 🙏
What to buy..,.what would you recommend as a pack, skin 8, Advance 12 or S Lab Ultra 8. Just pick one 😃
I've run in all three packs and I would personally go for the Advance 12 set, best pack I've ever run in 👍😊
Thanks for watching the channel hope you enjoyed it 🙏
Hi ! Nice review !
Can you fix poles to this bag ?
Thanks Loic
Unfortunately you can't attach Salomon's pole quiver to it 😕
8 don't know why Salomon didn't put the attachments on?
Thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
awesome content
Thanks and thanks for watching the channel 👍🏻🌵
Will a phone fit into the zippered pocket ( you know how big phones are these days). Also, I'm assuming the sizing is the same for the Adv 12 and the Act 8? I'm asking because I had a chance to try on the Adv 12 in a store, but they didn't have the Active 8. I'm in between a M and L and I guess I'll go with the L in case I fill the pack fully and also if I run with it in the winter over a coat.
Enjoy your reviews, I subscribed.
You should be able to fit a phone in the zip pocket, obviously that does depend on how massive your phone is? I found the sizing to be the same and the pack will definitely fit a bit smaller when you've got it full of kit. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel it's really appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure Super - thanks, I appreciate the response. I just ordered the vest (L) about 5 minutes ago :) Best from Chicago.
No problem, I hope you enjoy it 👍
Need a different color shirt while wearing the Vest...hard to see with black on black.
I know Randy, I realise that now 👍
Next time I do a pack review I'll make sure it's a different colour so everyone can see it better. Hope you still enjoyed the review and thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure It was a great review...just hard to see the pack...love to see it on you...also do a front, side and back view while wearing it. Gives us a better idea how it fits and the length. You review of the 12 made my buy that pack...love it. Thanks and keep up the good work...stay safe out there...
@@inkjob12 Awesome Randy, hope you like the pack! 😊
Will do and thanks again for watching the channel 🙏
Same to you mate, stay safe!
Comparing the Salomon Active Skin 8 Set to the ADV Skin 5 Set... I see the Active 8 is a little lighter, but is the ADV 5 better made?
To be fair both packs are really light, you wouldn't really notice the difference. The Adv 5 is definitely a lot more technical when it comes to construction and the materials used 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel, don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date with future content 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks for getting back to me so fast... I just ordered the Adv 5. I have larger vest for multi days and think this is the one for long training runs :)
@@rmorris8942 no worries anytime, thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Nice vid! It would be great to compare the Active skin 5/8/12 sets, I think everyone is trying to figure out which situation these are best for, especially 5 v. 8, they seem so similar, why such a difference in the price?
Thanks very much really glad you enjoyed it 👍
I think you're getting confused with the Advance skin packs? This is the Active 8 set 👍
The Advance sets come in a 5/8/12 option. Obviously the 12 has the most amount of storage in its main zipped pocket and more accessible pockets you can get to while running. The 8 set is women's specific and the 5 is a much more stripped back for shorter races. The back pocket in the 5 set has no zip its just a stuff pocket and theirs not as many accessible pockets on the front of the pack 👍
Hope this helps and clears up any confusion 😊
Thanks for watching the channel and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🙏
@@Run4Adventure what were they confused about? they just requested a video with a comparison of the three different ones. It looks like you kind of did that in a comment.
Hi Llyod, thanks for the review. Does the rear pocket come with separate compartment to store the bladder? Like those in the adv 12
Hi there
Thanks for watching the channel, glad you enjoyed the review 👍🏻😀
The bladder is separate to the main pocket. It sits between the mesh back and the pocket itself so a little bit different to the Advance skin 12 set 😀
Hope this helps and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with new content 🎥🌵
@@Run4Adventure Thanks for the info. If you have to choose between the active skin 8 & adv skin 5, which one will you go for? 😅
A. Naim Zulkapliy
No worries anytime 😀
I’d personally go for the Active 8, it’s got more storage 👍🏻😀
This is my first pack, I love it and I've had it a long time, for trail runs and commutes.
I've recently bought some poles for my first ultra, which I've not used before, what would your recommendation be for carrying poles?
My plan is to use this pack so I don't think this pack has the attachment for the Salomon quiver.
Really glad you're enjoying your Salomon pack James. Unfortunately this model doesn't work with the pole quiver 😕
There's no pole carrying system on the Active 8 set but maybe you could store them on the back using the bungee cord? Thanks for watching and I hope you get it sorted 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure
I tried a Belt out, although I found it a faf to put away and get out. 😅
Having just watched your ADVskin2 update video, I'm considering upgrading to that for raceday! and storing them on the front which I think would be my preference.
Great content as always mate, keep up the hard work, its much appreciated! 😁
@@jamesbeardmore6815
Oh ok James 👍
The new update is really good, I don't think you'd be disappointed. Thanks gor the kind words, they're really appreciated 🙏😊
Thanks so much for this!
Are the water bottle bungees worse or better than the bungees on the sense ultra?
No worries Scott, thanks for watching 👍
The bungees aren't great! I'd say they're a bit better on the Sense Ultra! They were a bit fiddly on the Sense ultra but at least they held the bottles 😊
@@Run4Adventure Thanks. I've had the most success with the UD water bottle cinches, but unfortunately Salomon does everything else better. Need a baby of those two.
@@Simco_ totally agree! The Salomon packs at the moment are the best but those silly bottle bungees are annoying 😊
Great review, I’m new to running longer distances and I don’t like wearing things like a phone or a bottle or water in my hands. Would this bag be good for training for a half-marathon/marathon?
Hi Stay
Thanks really glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching 🙏
You could definitely use the pack for training for a half marathon but it's a lot to carry when you probably won't need that much storage 🤔
Have you ever thought about a good running belt? There's some great belts out there and that's what I'll wear up to about half marathon distance. I did a review on the Compressport free belt that's worth checking out, I'd also recommend the Naked belts 👍
Hope this helps and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 🎥😊
Run 4 Adventure thanks for the fast answer I will look into it a bit more but I think this will be good because I want to go for longer distances than half marathons I have done 1 already but I wasn’t really prepared I’m only 18 years old I just started running whitout good nutrition and all of that stuff. But I think this pack will be great surely for colder days when you want to wear some layers or gloves and carry some nutrition and water. Sorry for my english btw it isn’t my native language.
Gonna subscribe for sure!
@@jsoutdoors4110 don't apologise for your English it's great! 👍
If you're thinking of going longer then the 12 set is a great buy 😊
You're only 18 and new to running so make sure you build up your milage nice and slowly and it's definitely worth looking into nutrition and hydration. Happy running 🏃😊
Run 4 Adventure I was also thinking of the 12 because my ultimate goal is ultrarunning, I don’t mind some extra weight but I’m a bit scared of looking funny with a 12 pack if I’m only running around 21km but in the end who cares if it’s comfortable for me your probably right. Now the only thing left is the size I’m gonna take because I’m a small guy I’m only 1m65. Thanks again for your reply, will let you know in a few days wich one I ordered.
Run 4 Adventure hey man I said I would keep you updated I just ordered the 12 set thanks for your advice I’m looking forward to train for my first marathon with it!
Does this one or skin 12 fit regular flasks 0.5l in the front, or just soft flasks? I usually buy drinks so soft flasks do not work for me.
Thats impossible to answer Marko? It really depends on the shape of the bottles of drink that you buy? All drink brands use different shaped bottles so I dont know 🤔
I personally think it would run a lot better with soft flask -
1 - The soft flask contour to your body better.
2 - You don't get any water sloshing with soft flask.
Couldn't you just pour the drink you buy into the soft flasks? 🤔
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
In terms of dimensions, will the pack fit an OSPREY 3 LITER HYDRAULICS® RESERVOIR if you do not fill it up all the way?
I've never seen a 3ltr Osprey reservoir so it's hard to say Anton but I think the pack is designed to take the Salomon specific 1.5ltr or 2ltr bladders 🤔
Hello, I consider salomon active skin 8 as my first vest, but do you think it's to much space since for now I only plan to do trail run for 10-30km? But if there any chance I want to do longer distance also. If it's to much i would take the salomon active skin 4. Btw thanks for your videos you help me a lot to choose my first vest.
Have you bought either? I’m fairly new to running and will be running my first half marathon with longer distances in mind for the future. Do you think the 8 would be good or the 4?
@@zoemurray6655 I've bought the salomon adv skin 5. Since i live in tropical country which doesn't need winter equipment, its enough to use 4/5 for full day trail run (6 am - 6 pm). I think if you use for half marathon on the road, 4 is enough.
I'm looking to replace my 2 year old budget vest with the sticky zipper. This looks like it will fit the bill nicely. Is There anything else I should be looking at? My current vest is 5 liters and I love it, but it's time for an upgrade. I was looking at the 5 set, but this 8 set is a good $40-$50 cheaper. It's really helpful that you go over all of the storage and features in such detail.
Thanks Robert I'm really glad you enjoyed the review and found it helpful 😊
The 8 set is a brilliant pack for the money, very comfortable on and lots of accessible storage. It might be worth checking out the review we did on the Harrier Trail kit as well. Again, very comfortable, loads of storage and great value! Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure well, now I don't know which one to go with. Both look great. I do currently use a rear bladder, but have never used a front bottle system. I like the idea of being able to use both as I see fit.
@@Run4Adventure that settles that. For now. There is no shipping to the US from harrier. I contacted them this morning and she said they are working on it, but for now, nothing.
@@robertmorano2372
Sorry I thought they could post to the US now. Nevermind the Salomon 8 set is still a great pack 👍
@@Run4Adventure it's really no problem. She said that she was making progress with an importer in the US, then the pandemic put everything on hold. I always want to support people doing what they love to do, so I definitely see some harrier gear in my future. Thanks again!
When I run with just bottles they move a lot and makes it impossible to run but they don't move at all when I have jacket and other gear in the back. Do I need a size smaller or is this standard?
Hi there
Unfortunately It sounds like your vest is to big!😒
Their shouldn't be and bounce with the vest if it's full or empty. The fact it doesn't bounce when you've got kit in the back normal means the size isn't right because when you have kit in the back it will size up a bit smaller 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
Not sure why they didn't release adv skin 8 for men but women?
I don't know either Alex? 🤔
To be fair I'm not sure its needed because the 12 set is so versatile anyway 👍
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video 🙏
Additional bit of info from Salomon: the Active Skin 8 is not compatible with the Custom Quiver.
Yeap unfortunately it doesn't work with the quiver! 😔
It's such a shame Salomon didn't make it compatible? It surely wouldn't of taken much to do it. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏
Hi, looking at buying this, I have a 37.5 inch chest which is where the small ends and medium begins, which size would you suggest? Cheers
Hi Luke
Thanks for watching the channel 👍
I'd go for the Med, the packs will size up a but smaller with kit in it so I'd definitely go med 😊
Hope this helps and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content.
Stay safe 🙏
Thank you👍
@@lukeshenton1228
No worries anytime 👍
Hey Loyd, I know you're not a fan of bladders, but just wanted to know if this pack has loops/bungee cords for a bladder straw/pipe? Cheers!
Hi Charlotte
The pack does have a few loops on it for a bladder straw 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thanks so much Lloyd! Super helpful. Hope you guys are loving UTMB!
How easy do the flasks go in and out for the Active Skin 8 set? Would that be one reason to go for the Adv Skin 12 set instead? That one has the soft flasks with the hard bottom...I think.
Hi Travis
The bottles are really easy to get in and out in the Active 8 set 👍
You only need to take them out when filling up. The rest of the time they stay in the pack and you drink from the bottles while in the pack. The only packs that come with the speed bottles are the S-lab packs. The Advance skin 12 comes with the new standard bottle which have a wider opening but they still have a soft bottom. To be honest I'm not a lover of the speed bottles, if used them a couple of times and hard base rubbed on my ribs and caused lots of problems!! 😞
Hope this helps Travis and thanks for watching the channel 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thank you! Great channel!
@@travistodd3216
Thanks Travis and no problem 👍
Do you have any noise ruffle with the material on the back pouch?
Hi Justin
I haven't had any issues with noise ruffle, well I haven't noticed any 😊
Thanks for watching the channel 🙏
Just picked one of these up for a little under £60. I don’t think there is anything even close to this at that price point.
I totally agree Alex, £60 is a total bargain! Thanks fit watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
It seems to be missing the pole carrier option.
Yes unfortunately you can’t attach the pole quiver to this pack! 😕
Thanks for watching the channel 🎥👍🏻
Hey there ! What size are do you have them ? I have a similar body size as you, planning to get one from the store soon !
Hi Lim
I'm a medium in the Salomon Active 8 set. Unfortunately Salomon's stock is terrible at the moment and I'm waiting for stock to become available. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
Hi Lloyd, for the first time ever I have ventured into distances over a 10k after a few months off due to an ankle injury. the goal for the year is to hit a 50k however i am terrible with dehydration as i have found out doing my first 2-hour session. Personally a hydration pack is a must and thanks to your review it will be of this line however i am unsure if I need the 8 litre one as a 4 litre active skin now exists.
looking at the future do you recon the extra bit of space is essential once i am closer to my goal or would i be able to get away with the 4? thank you!
The further you run in distance and time the more important hydration and nutrition become, that's for sure! I personally would say go for the 8 set because what you'll find is you'll train and complete your 50k and then you'll think, right what's next! The Salomon 8 set will be fine for the shorter stuff but it will also manage the longer distances as well and all that means is you'll only need to buy once 😊
Hope this helps and best of luck with your training and the 50k 🙏
@@Run4Adventure thank you very much, its settled!😃
No problem any time 😊
I'm between a medium and a large. Does the pack stretch out? I don't want to buy one that will end up being too big.
I personally would go for the large. When the pack has kit in the back it will fit smaller. You definitely don't want it to small 👍
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with future content 😊
Do you think the elastic drawstring will wear over time and snap? Or is it made to withstand being tightened 1001 times?
The pack is pretty well put together so I don't think that would be a problem 😊
If you did have any issues Salomon do actually sell replacement strap systems. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure oh awesome!!!! That is really helpful to know, thank you👍🏻
No worries 👍
I have gotten into running a few months back. Now that I reached 30km in my long runs, I realized that I'll need running pack, because my previous solutions for hydration were definetly not optimal. I watched both of your reviews for the active skin 8 and the adv skin 12 set (which were great btw :)) and I am not sure which one to get now. I want to make sure that I can use that pack for the next few years and want it to be enough to get me through my first ultras. While the adv 12 would for sure be a better investment for the future, many people reported issues with these toggles, for the bungee cord on the back, breaking, which kinda scares me from buying it and it obviously comes at a higer price. Do you think the active skin 8 would be enough for now? Where do you think are the limits of the active skin 8?
Hi Kylon 👍
There's no real limits to either vest! I'd also say don't be worried about the toggles on the 12 set because that was on some of the first production vests and the issues has been addressed now by Salomon using different toggles 👍
Obviously the Advance 12 set is a brilliant vest, the best vest I've run in but I was amazed how good the Active 8 set is for the price! There is a bit more accessible storage on the 12 set and I personally think that's really important when it comes to our running vests 😊
I think they'd both do what you want them to do so if you're on a budget I'd go for the Active 8 set but if not the Advance 12 set is a great running vest 😊
Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's really appreciated 🙏
@@Run4Adventure Thank you for your fast reply!
I have looked into the Advance 12 a little more and also found out that they've addressed this issue. Seeing that it's going to be a piece of equipment, that'll hopefully stay with me for the next few years, the additional 50€ should be well invested.
Because of this pandemic salomon seems to have some production issue, since I couldn't find a single active 8 in my size (m) in stock anywhere on the internet (at least not on german stores, not even on the salomon website).
On top of that, I do really like that yellow design, so I think decisions are made :).
No worries anytime 👍
You're right about Salomon's stock, they've completely sold out of Active 8 sets! I know because I can't get any in store 😕
You'll be really happy with the Advance 12 set, if you look after it it'll last you a life time 😊