Salomon ADV Skin 12 Set | Goji Berry / Ebony | M

Deciding between the 5L and 12L? This vest pack is so versatile. It cinches down depending on how much you're carrying to prevent any bounce while moving. You can put 5L of stuff in the 12L pack, always having the room for expansion.This pack is comfortable. It barely feels like you're wearing it. Rubbing/chafing? No way!It takes a few runs to get used to all of the straps and adjustments.Opportunities for improvement? 1. A better solution for holding a smartphone without bouncing. The zipper pocket is not adequate...2. Absolute separation between the side elastic pockets. it's easy for food/gel to slip between the two, and prevents putting your phone there. 3. It would be nice if there was a horizontal way with elastic cords to hold poles behind your hips.

I wanted a high-capacity pack that would allow me to carry my street clothes home from work and go the distance for my ultra marathoning. This pack almost works me, but there are a couple things that annoy me, and I will be returning it.The good:+Capacity: I love the pocket configuration on the back--the stuff pocket on top, the huge zippered "trunk" and the "tube" pocket that runs along the bottom.+Anti-Bounce: I like the system with the elasticized retaining straps. Even fully loaded, there wasn't much bounce+Water Bottles: I love the system of soft flasks that you carry up front.+Fabric: The fabric is lightweight and just feels good.The bothersome:- Water Retention Straps: After 5 hours of running over two work outs, the anchor for one of water bottle ... MoreI wanted a high-capacity pack that would allow me to carry my street clothes home from work and go the distance for my ultra marathoning. This pack almost works me, but there are a couple things that annoy me, and I will be returning it.The good:+Capacity: I love the pocket configuration on the back--the stuff pocket on top, the huge zippered "trunk" and the "tube" pocket that runs along the bottom.+Anti-Bounce: I like the system with the elasticized retaining straps. Even fully loaded, there wasn't much bounce+Water Bottles: I love the system of soft flasks that you carry up front.+Fabric: The fabric is lightweight and just feels good.The bothersome:- Water Retention Straps: After 5 hours of running over two work outs, the anchor for one of water bottle retention straps disintegrated. There's an elastic band that fits around the bottle lids and anchors to the vest that keeps the water bottles from bouncing out of their pockets. At some point, the stitching for one of the anchors came undone and a bottle was left to bounce free. Manufacturing defect, I presume.-Front Pockets: My gripe with the front pockets is how they extend from the front to around the side, causing things to kind of bounce to the rear and settle directly below my armpits. I run with my elbows tucked in fairly close to my body, and I hate the feeling of stuff getting between my arms and my body. If you run with your elbows out, this may be less of a problem for you.

I've gone through several vests over the years, progressively moving up in size as I train for longer and longer races. I bought this because I was told this was the right vest for the Moab 240. The ADV SKIN 12 has worked great in my training so far. It holds all the necessary gear with little movement. The best thing about this vest is it holds everything in tight whether you are only bringing a small amount of water for a short run in the summer or a full packing list for a full day's journey. I used to only wear a waist pack for runs less than 2 hours to avoid wearing a vest, but because the vest is so light, I just bring the ADV SKIN 12.Pros:1. Light Weight2. Soft Feel3. Lots of different pockets, easily accessibleCons1. Doesn't come with a bladder ... MoreI've gone through several vests over the years, progressively moving up in size as I train for longer and longer races. I bought this because I was told this was the right vest for the Moab 240. The ADV SKIN 12 has worked great in my training so far. It holds all the necessary gear with little movement. The best thing about this vest is it holds everything in tight whether you are only bringing a small amount of water for a short run in the summer or a full packing list for a full day's journey. I used to only wear a waist pack for runs less than 2 hours to avoid wearing a vest, but because the vest is so light, I just bring the ADV SKIN 12.Pros:1. Light Weight2. Soft Feel3. Lots of different pockets, easily accessibleCons1. Doesn't come with a bladder (but the two front .5l bottles work really well).2. The insulation to protect the bladder in the back can shift around when putting the vest on. It requires taking the vest off to realign it in the back of the vest so it doesn't rub your neck. (You can always take the insulation out or just be more careful when putting the vest on to avoid this.Overall, I would recommend this vest to most trail runners because it can do it all.