Salomon Hydro Handset

This is a clever idea for a handheld "bottle." You really don't have to hold this bottle, you stick your fingers through the finger spaces and then it straps to your wrist and stays in place which is nice. It's a also a collapsable bladder, not a bottle, so it gets smaller as you consume the water. That means you have to keep tightening the strap as you drink but it also means that, once it's empty, it's really small; you could probably even scrunch it up and put it in a jacket pocket if you wanted to. The bit valve itself doesn't leak but you do have to be careful to get it screwed on securely and tightly which is a bit awkward with a flexible bladder but not too difficult. One mild problem that I should have figured out before I bought it is that it is harder to wear this with mittens instead of gloves. The design pretty much assumes that you can separate your fingers and stick them through their slots; I can still make it work when I wear mittens but it's not quite as comfortable or secure as it is with gloves. There is a zip pocket which is big enough for keys and gels. Small cell phones (iPhone 4/5's and SE's) fit but bigger ones probably would not.

With other handheld water bottles I was out of water after 3 miles and had a hard plastic bottle to lug the rest of the way. This makes my 5 mile runs possible and I forget it's even there.One downside of the thin bladder skin is that it does not keep cold for the whole run. Towards the back half , the water will get fairly warm. It helps to throw the bladder into the freezer a few hours before a run to prolong the cold water a bit. If Salomon made an insulated Hydro pack, this would be a 5 star item all day long.

Updated 10/19 - still great, still no leakage.Updated 8/17 -- a year later, still going strong. No leakage around cap at all. Very happy.= = = = = =So far, love it. No leaking. Holds a full 18 oz. Very important in Texas where it's 100+ right now and I run on a trail with zero shade. Not kidding. -Nothin' but power lines and sun overhead. And hawks.I wondered about this design, but I'm glad I made the jump. Super-comfortable, zero sloshing regardless of water level.With traditional bottles, my fingers/hand would get crampy from having to hold on firmly all the time, and it didn't feel right when I switched it to my non-dominant hand. Plus sloshing makes me nuts, and I don't like the hydration belt style because I already have a minimalist beltpack for my phone and ID that I don't want to change.This soft flask fits my hand very comfortably -- you really don't "grab" the flask at all, it just kinda lies comfortably in your grip. Your forearm actually does most of the work, not that much work is really required because even when full this whole setup is quite light.I'm right-handed and carry it in my right hand, but I never feel the need to switch hands at all, unlike my old bottle. That said, this design works equally well for left- or right-handed folks.The velcro strap also can be snugged-up on the fly so that the fit stays snug even as the water volume decreases as you drink.Highly, highly recommended. I'm thinking about getting a backup in case they discontinue this model.

Good overall quality and functionality. Very comfortable and love the pocket to hold chews and gels. The Velcro that holds the handset is already starting to weaken after three 10+ mile runs but hasn't failed. Wish the zipper was on the other side for easier acces though I could put it on the other wrist. For the price my expectation was higher than what I got but I like it and glad I made the purchase.

Pros: Feels great and is very comfortable. I often forget that I'm holding a water bottle while running. Great storage pocket for gels/keys/etc. that is easy to access. Soft flask does not leak and is very easy to get water from. Materials are also top quality. This unit is in the upper price range (at $45) for a water bottle holder, but it includes the flask and is a very good unit. Despite the higher price, I'd recommend it over any other handheld water hydration set. I'll be using this on every one of my runs/jogs and more!Cons: Strap is a little short, though functional for me, others with larger wrists may find the strap to be too short. The hook part of the Velcro is exposed, which may catch on your clothing at times while running (I ended up cutting a small piece of felt and stuck it to the exposed Velcro so that it wouldn't catch on my jacket while running. Looks and functions perfectly now and doesn't snag).

It was very uncomfortable for me. It just felt weird. I don't know any other way to describe it. I chalk that up to personal preference. I gave it 4 stars for the usual Salomon quality, and the fact that my wife absolutely loves it. This is a serious accomplishment, because it has taken me 5 years to find something she would use. Once again, personal preference.

Pros- substantially better than any other handheld option I have tried so far (and I tried a lot of them).- no sloshing- no need to hold it (like a glove with a strap)- very easy to drink from- good amount of space in zippered compartment for key, snack, drivers license- can be worn left handed, right handed, in palm or on back of wrist (although not quite as comfortable that way)Cons- water warms up quickly because it is held against your palm- bottles have to be hand washed- velcro strap is not best qualityDespite these cons, this is now the only hydration solution I take on short to mid trail runs.I expect the velcro will stop working soon, but will MacGyver it to get some more miles out of it when the time comes

Muy practico y versátil Salomon lo mejor .Después de la mochila es la forma más cómoda de mantenerte hidratado.

Die Flaschenaufnahme (Tasche) lässt sich beidseitig oberhalb oder unterhalb der Handfläche anbringen. Drei Verstellmöglichkeiten für unterschiedlich große Hände. Das ganze sitzt gut - wackelt etwas beim Lauf - aber nicht störend. In die Zusatztasche passt ein Smartphone - wird aber meiner Ansicht nach dann zu schwer.Die Softflasche selbst ist absolut dicht - beim Trinken durch das Beißventil schrumpft sie zusammen. Ganz entleert entsteht ein Vakuum - zum Öffnen erst über das Beißventil beseitigen - sonst kriegt man den Verschluss nicht auf. Durch das Schrumpfen der Trinkflasche lockert sich dieTasche etwas und sollte über das Klettband nachgezogen werden.Sehr praktisch: die Softflasche passt auch in die vorderen Taschen der neuen Salomon-Laufrucksäcke.Die Tasche sieht vom Material her sehr haltbar aus - gelungenes Teil!

Extrêmement pratique pour les sorties courtes en trail. Rapide à remplir à mettre en place et à laver. En revanche utilisable seulement sur le dos de la main, sinon frottement sur le coté du ventre. Pour ce qui est de la poche, tres bien pour une clé, un gel ou une barre de céréales mais pas pour un téléphone. Déjà il ne rentre pas forcement ( j'ai un samsung j7 donc ne rentre pas partout) et de plus ca ajouterait encore du poids et des ballottements. La flasque est trés bien pas de bruit, facilité pour s'hydraterJe conseil ce produit au trailleurs et aux runners sans problème, essayer c'est l'adopter.

Ich habe lange nach einer Trinklösung gesucht, die mich beim Laufen nicht stört. Mit der Salomon Handtrinkflasche hab ich sie endlich gefunden - für mich die beste Lösung für kurze Einheiten! Saugt man nach dem Befüllen der Flasche die Luft aus der Soft-Flasche (500 ml), entsteht ein Vakuum, das ein nerviges, geräuschvolles Herumschwappen der Flüssigkeit verhindert (wie z.B. bei einem Trinkgürtel, der noch dazu oftmals verrutscht). Dank der Soft-Flasche und der handschuhartigen Halterung stört sie beim Laufen überhaupt nicht und liegt gut in der Hand. Ein kurzes Nachziehen des Klettverschlusses ist nach dem Schrumpfen der Flasche notwendig, stört aber beim Laufen in keinster Weise. Ich kann dieses Produkt nur jedem empfehlen, der das nervige Verrutschen und das geräuschvolle Schwappen der Flüssigkeit bei einem Trinkgürtel satt hat.

Bon produit. Une 20aine de sortie 10/15 km et pas de gêne à porter . Peut se mettre dans la main ou sur la main au choix. Facilité pour boire en courant en aspirant par petite gorgée et pas de fuite. Mon seul problème est une odeur persistante de plastique quand je bois et pourtant je lave à chaque sortie et laisse sécher sans l'embout . Je pense que je ne renouvellerai pas ce produit pour cette raison et Je le déplore car bien pensé dans sa réalisation sauf l'odeur désagréable du plastique. Je n'ai jamais été pourtant déçu par les produits salomon que j'afffectionne.