SALOMON Running vest

• On-the-run comfort and a hugging fit. The combination of SensiFit and elastic straps makes the vest cling to the torso and follow your breathing without squeezing. Who wants to fight with a pack that dances at every step when you can run with a vest you barely notice?
• Hydration always at hand. The soft flasks on the chest let you drink on the move without stopping or rummaging around, and the option to add a rear bladder extends your autonomy when you feel like stretching the route.
• Smart organization in a compact space. Between the front pockets, the side pockets and the rear compartment, there’s room for the essentials for short and medium-distance outings, with your phone, keys and gels each in their own place. It’s like training with a minimalist llama: you carry just what you need and it nudges you to leave at home all those “just in case” items that only add weight.
• Lightness and second-skin feel. The soft materials, with no harsh seams in key areas, mean many people say they forget they’re wearing it even when they’re sweating hard. You especially notice that lightness on long climbs, where every extra gram turns into a small stone in your shoe… or in the llama’s hump.

• Bottles that can move if you don’t secure them well. On very rough terrain some people notice the front flasks shift a bit or stick out more than they’d like.
• Capacity aimed at moderate outings. The volume of the vest works very well for training sessions and races where you only need water, some food and a light layer, but it can feel tight if you want to carry a lot of clothing or bulky gear. An easy workaround is to keep this model for faster days and use bigger packs for all-day adventures.
• Pocket learning curve. At first it can take a bit to decide what goes in front, what goes in back and how to distribute the weight. After a couple of runs, the routine becomes automatic.
• Sizing and fine-tuning the fit. Because it’s a close-fitting vest, choosing the right size and spending a few minutes trying different strap positions makes the difference between running comfortably and feeling small tensions. If you’re between sizes, trying both and adjusting it over a T-shirt similar to what you’ll run in usually clears things up.

This vest is a great match for people who head out to run on trails or dirt roads and want to move light, carrying just what they need and without that stiff-backpack feeling. If your idea of a good session is linking singletracks, climbing at your own pace and flying down while sipping small gulps on the go, you’re very much the target profile. Llama tip: imagine your vest as the hump of a well-organised llama, where everything has its place and nothing goes flying at the first jump. It’s also an interesting option for people starting out in trail running who want a hydration system that’s easy to understand, with fewer straps and adjustments than a big pack. Runners who value comfort over obsessing about the stopwatch, who prioritise freedom of movement and having their phone, keys and basic nutrition close to hand, tend to be especially satisfied. Do you see yourself in that description?

This hydration vest feels like an extension of your body: it helps you carry water and small essentials close to your torso, with no annoying bounce and quick access to the front flasks. The mix of soft fabrics, SensiFit system and elastic closure makes it flow naturally with your stride, breathing and pace changes. Does it really make sense to keep hesitating and comparing models instead of going out with one you already know works for this kind of run? Deciding today saves you mental loops and lets you focus your energy on adding enjoyable kilometres. Check price and availability by clicking the “View product” button.