Salomon Adv Skin 8 W - Set

SENSIFIT WOMEN SPECIFIC
Designed to fit comfortably around a women's curved chest, narrow shoulders and shorter torso length. Double stretch construction straps, shaped like cups, conform to the chest. Proper fit eliminates bounce while enabling comfortable breathing.

QUICK LINK
This innovative sternum strap construction allows you to adjust and connect your pack quickly, even on the fly. The elastic strap also allows easy breathing during intense activity.

2 SOFT FLASK 500ML DESIGNED FOR WOMEN WITH STRAW INCLUDED
Specifically designed to fit women's anatomy, this triangular flask is positioned below the chest to remove any pressure on the breasts. Includes a straw for easy drinking with a simple press on the flask.

INSULATED SLEEVE
 
BLADDER COMPATIBLE
Includes a space for hydration bladder. Check out the optional Salomon 1.5L bladder here.

2 FRONT STRETCH POCKETS
Expandable front pockets to store essentials you want to access on the go.

1 INTERNAL BLADDER SLEEVE WITH HANGING LOOP
 
2 FRONT FLASK POCKETS WITH SECURE LOOPS
Designed to fit Salomon soft flasks, these front pockets limit bouncing. Top elastic loops secure your flasks and keep them ready to drink.

2 TOP STRETCH POCKETS
 
1 MAIN STRETCH COMPARTMENT WITH SIDE ZIP OPENING
Expandable storage to pack all you need on the go. From 3 to 5 liters according to the size of your pack.

1 BACK COMPARTMENT WITH MESH POCKET
 
1 LOW BACK POCKET WITH 2 SIDE ACCESS
Wide pocket in the back that can be accessed from both sides.

1 SHOULDER POCKET
 
2 SIDE ZIPPED POCKETS
Side zipped pockets for easy, secure access.

YKK ZIPPER
Top quality, very durable and reliable zippers.

MULTIPLE POLE HOLDER SOLUTIONS
Move the elastic cords and loops to different locations on the pack to create your best pole-carrying solution. front vertical / front diagonal / side diagonal / back horizontal / compatible with custom quiver (sold separately).

WHISTLE
Salomon trail packs are equipped with an easy to use safety whistle, attached to the bag so you don't lose it.

EXTRA REFLECTIVE LOOP FOR LAMP

Volume: 8 litres
Weight including accessories: 331g
Back Length: 37cm
Dimensions (L x W x D in cm): 37 x 18 x 9
Weight: 251g

Sizing:

Chest: Measure around the chest horizontally at the widest point.

When Salomon’s bag designers sat down with women trail runners in recent years to learn more about their race experiences, they were surprised to learn that many of them had a story about abandoning a trail running race simply because they had discomfort from whatever pack they were wearing. The design team thought this was unacceptable, so they went to work to make women’s running vests/packs more, well, female-friendly. 

“In the past, even professional trail running athletes have told us that one of the biggest discomforts during races was abrasions caused by their pack,” says Dorian Treboux, Product Line Manager for Salomon’s Bags category. “We took that into consideration and, back in 2019, started this approach to designing bags specifically for women. Now, all of our trail running vests are available in specific women’s versions.”

The biggest issue reported by women runners was that many bags cause skin abrasions because they move around while running, so Salomon’s pack developers first set about improving the design shape to better fit women’s bodies. 

“If the bag doesn’t fit your body, it moves a lot and you have injuries because the bag isn’t fixed,” Dorian explains.

The bag design team re-worked the fit for a women’s morphology using Sensift technology, a stretchy and breathable material. While men’s versions use Sensifit on the sides, the women’s bags have additional Sensifit material under the arms, on the sides of the chest and wrapping around to the back under the arms, increasing comfort in areas that have traditionally caused trouble for women runners. 

What's the deal with those straws?
Creating packs that better fit a woman’s body also meant examining the shape of the flasks that hold your water and offering a straw to drink from. The shape of women’s specific flasks was improved to fit under the breast, rather than on the chest as it is positioned in men’s packs. The women’s-specific 500 ml flasks come with a long straw, which should cut down from the top to a length that works for you. 

“To determine where to cut your straw on the woman’s flasks, fill them with water, put them in your running vest and see what length of straw makes it comfortable for you to drink,” Dorian explains. “Then cut the straw, keep the valve and filter, and put them back on the end of the straw. They should fit securely. You don’t want the straw to be too long because it will swing around when you run and be uncomfortable.”