Patagonia Slope Runner vs Salomon Active Skin 4

Patagonia Slope Runner

€170

Salomon Active Skin 4

€100

Quick verdict

Patagonia Slope Runner

€170

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (70 vs 32)

Salomon Active Skin 4

€100

The better pick if you want:

To spend $70 less

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 11 products in Vest on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Patagonia Slope Runner· leads in none

Salomon Active Skin 4· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Capacity

Capacity
4 L
4 L
Pockets
No data
7
Lightness
196 gTop 41%
195 gTop 32%
Affordability
$170
$100Top 50%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€170

€100

2019

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Specifications

4 L

196 g (6.9 oz)

195 g (without accessories), ~255 g with accessories

2 x 500 ml HydraPak® flasks

2 x 500 ml soft flasks

Front stretch pockets for bottles; hydration compatible

Compatible with 1.5 L bladder

front_stretch: Low-profile front stretch pockets for bottles and gear, pole_loops_front: Elastic loops for trekking poles at front, pole_loops_rear: Elastic loops for trekking poles at lower back

front_flasks: 2, front_stretch: 2, zippered_front: 1, rear_zippered: 1, internal_storage: 1

body: 100% recycled polyester stretch ripstop with DWR finish, back_panel: High-flex monofilament mesh (100% recycled nylon or nylon blend), panel_inserts: 72% recycled nylon / 28% elastane power mesh

back_insert: 89% polyamide, 11% elastane, body: 100% polyamide, body_insert: 88% polyamide, 12% elastane, lining: 100% polyamide, back_body: 100% polyester

Regular fit, breathable low-profile vest

Sensifit™ with elastic Power Mesh & 3D Airmesh shoulder straps

Four sizes (XS, S, M, L) for personalized fit

Quick Link sternum strap

Yes

XS, S, M, L

XS, S, M, L, XL

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Approx. 38 x 30 x 1 cm

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For value comparison: The Patagonia Slope Runner ($170) provides premium features compared to the Salomon Active Skin 4 ($100). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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Better than Patagonia Slope Runner at:

To spend $5 less
More capacity (12 vs 4 L)

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UltrAspire

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Better than Patagonia Slope Runner at:

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Dynafit Ultra 12 Vest

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Better than Patagonia Slope Runner at:

To spend $20.05 less
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Vest

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 11 products in Vest on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Patagonia Slope Runner· leads in none

Salomon Active Skin 4· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Tied

Capacity

Capacity
4 L
4 L
Pockets
No data
7
Lightness
196 gTop 41%
195 gTop 32%
Affordability
$170
$100Top 50%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Patagonia Slope Runner vs Salomon Active Skin 4

Patagonia Slope Runner

Salomon Active Skin 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile