You will soon participate in an ultra trail and you wonder what to put in your bag for this extreme adventure. The difficulty is to find the right compromise between carrying the necessary equipment and having a light bag.
Choice of the bag
Salomon AGILE 12 SET : Offers long-lasting comfort because it is lightweight. |
Lightweight 3-litre water tank with a large zippered main pocket to store everything. |
The North Face BLAZE : Comfortable, light and practical, it allows you tocarry everything you need. |
Light and comfortable, it is also waterproof thanks to the outdry technology. |
How to organize it?
Compulsory equipment
To ensure your safety and the smooth running of each event, each participant must have in his bag, the minimum mandatory equipment.
Several 15cl Hydrapak tubes
To be filled with energy gels to avoid the blows.
You can also take a fruit to replenish your energy in the middle of the race. A banana, a clementine or dried fruit, for example. Or a cereal bar.
As for hydration, some people will simply quench their thirst with water. While others will drink energy drinks.
1 cup
SPEED CUP Hydrapak : Each trailer must carry a personal cup of at least 15cl.
1 Survival blanket
From the TravelPharma brand. It has 2 sides, a silver one to protect from the sun and a gold one to capture the heat.
Dimensions: 210 cm x 160 cm
2 Headlamps
Frendo MAGELLAN (left) + Silva TRAIL RUNNER 2 (right): To see where you set foot when night falls.
1 Cap
Salomon RACE CAP : To protect your head from the sun.
1 Overpants
The North Face VENTURE 2 HZ: To keep you dry in case of rain, sizzle or snow.
1 pair of waterproof gloves
Black Diamond LIGHTWEIGHT : To be worn in wet conditions.
1 pair of warm gloves
Icebreaker APEX in merino wool : You have to put them on when the sun goes down and it doesn't rain, in cool temperatures.
1 cap
Made of acrylic , it will keep you warm and dry. |
Made of soft and breathable merino wool . |
1 hooded jacket with waterproof and breathable membrane
1 second warm layer with long sleeves
Patagonia PERFORMANCE BETTER SWEATER : Gives you warmth, freedom of movement and lightness |
Provides insulation, comfort and thermal regulation |
Softshell Eider SHIFTWOOL: Light and breathable, this middle layer is made to keepyou warm. |
Recommended material (non-exhaustive list)
Socks
Monnet TRAIL FORCE : They offer comfort, cushioned, very good breathabilityand ergonomic protections... moreover, it is "made in France" !
Underpants
Icebreaker ANATOMICA BOXER in merino wool : Comfortable, light and anti-odor.
Also read :
Comparison of women's trail shoes
Test of the running shoe MACH by Hoka One One
Women's running shoes comparison
Men's running shoes comparison
Comparison of Men's trail shoes
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