Salomon ADV HYDRA VEST 8 Running Hydration Pack
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Best for everyday trail training
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$115.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Salomon ADV Hydra Vest 8 is the high-volume workhorse of the Salomon line, backed by by far the largest verified-purchase base in this group at 4.6 stars across more than 1,300 ratings. treelinereview.com awarded a Salomon Adv Skin pack its best-hydration-pack honor for its balance of breathability, durability and stretch, and run-ultra.com reported no movement or bouncing when racing in it. That stability-plus-comfort theme is the dominant note throughout.
What reviewers liked
- By far the largest verified-purchase base here (4.6 stars, 1,300+ reviews)
- treelinereview.com named a Salomon Adv Skin pack its best-overall award winner
- run-ultra.com and r/trailrunning report secure, no-bounce fit
- Soft, stretchy mesh praised for comfort and durability over years of use
Where it falls short
- Some longtime r/trailrunning owners felt a recent redesign was a step backward
- Community reviewers report neck chafing without anti-chafe balm
- Limited rear storage versus the 12L version
- No dedicated waterproof phone pocket, per community feedback
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Across the reviewers we read, the Salomon ADV Hydra Vest 8 is the high-volume workhorse of the Salomon line, backed by by far the largest verified-purchase base in this group at 4.6 stars across more than 1,300 ratings. treelinereview.com awarded a Salomon Adv Skin pack its best-hydration-pack honor for its balance of breathability, durability and stretch, and run-ultra.com reported no movement or bouncing when racing in it. That stability-plus-comfort theme is the dominant note throughout.
High-trust r/trailrunning discussion is largely positive, with one user rebuying after their previous Adv Skin lasted three to four years of heavy use. The same threads surface the honest caveats: a redesign that some longtime owners felt was a step back, occasional neck chafing without anti-chafe balm, and relatively minimal rear storage compared with the larger 12L sibling. At 8L it splits the difference between minimalist and ultra-capacity packs.
The net consensus positions it as the everyday training and shorter-race option for runners who want Salomon's fit without paying for the 12. Reviewers consistently frame the choice between the 8 and 12 as purely about how much storage you need, not about quality.
I have this one and I like it!! Rebought after my old ADV skin gave up after 3/4 years of heavy use. They changed the design (for the worse in ...
I have adv skin 5 and 12. They are both comfy with no bounce. It really comes down to how much room you need.
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“Salomon Adv Skin Hydration Running Vest Series Review” · YouTube
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