What to Pack for an Ultra-Marathon

What to Pack for an Ultra-Marathon

By Stu Taylor

Unveil the secrets of ultra-marathon packing, where every ounce counts and every choice defines the journey.

Stu Taylor's Lakes Traverse 100km kit list:

Apparel:
 Kit Name:
Waterproof Jacket Gravitas
Waterproof Trousers Parallax
Spare Synthetic Layer Griffon
Hat Koulin Cap & Mountain Beanie
Gloves Sheil Gloves
Long Sleeve Top Kepler Long Sleeve
Footwear Inov8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max
Hard-wear:
Running vest 12l running vest
Survival Bag Alpkit Survival Bag
Compass Williams Fellmaster Compass
Headlamp Qark
Whistle Williams Whistle
Water Storage Bota
Mug 200ml Cuppertino
Other:
Mobile Phone Iphone
GPS Tracker Provided by the event
Race Map Provided by the event
Food energy bars, snacks and electrolytes
Money £50 cash
Poles Carbon Marathon Ultra Twins
GPS Device Garmin Terex 30X

For the Trail Ahead

Men’s Trail Running Gear
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Koulin Trail Short [Mens]

Lightweight, quick-drying trail running shorts with Polygiene® odour control
£34.99
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Vayper Short 6 [Mens]

Minimalist, ultralight 6-inch running shorts
£44.99
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Vayper Short Twin [Mens]

Twin layer running shorts for better weather protection and reduced chafing on long runs
£49.99
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Koulin Trail 3/4 Tights [Mens]

3/4 length trail running leggings with stash pockets.
£34.99
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Koulin Trail Tights [Mens]

Trail running leggings with stash pockets
£39.99
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Koulin Trail Vest [Mens]

Wicking and fast-drying trail running vest with Polygiene®
£22.99
Alpkit mens Koulin trail short sleeve baselayer in blaze orange Koulin Trail Tee [Mens]

Koulin Trail Tee [Mens]

Wicking and fast-drying classic technical tee with Polygiene®
£24.99
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Koulin Trail Long Sleeve [Mens]

Wicking and fast-drying 100% recycled technical tee with Polygiene®
£29.99
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Koulin Trail Long Sleeve Zip [Mens]

Wicking and fast-drying long-sleeved zip neck base layer with Polygiene®
£34.99
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Vayper Short Sleeve [Mens]

Ultralight, silk-feel from 100% recycled fabrics and Polygeine®
£34.99
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Vayper Long Sleeve [Mens]

Ultralight, silk-feel from 100% recycled fabrics and Polygeine®
£39.99

  • Last chance to buy

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Akita [Mens]

Lightweight fleece jacket for running, riding and hiking
£34.99 £49.99

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