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

Trail Running Clothing
Gravitas [Mens] tf

Gravitas [Mens]

Ultralight and breathable waterproof 3-layer protection when moving fast and light
£199.99
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Gravitas [Womens]

Ultralight and breathable waterproof 3-layer protection when moving fast and light
£199.99
alpkit aiguille skort running hiking skort in black alpkit women's aiguille running and hiking skort

Aiguille [Womens]

Lightweight, running and hiking skort with pockets
£39.99
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Mello Short [Womens]

Wicking shorts for hot weather hiking and climbing
£39.99
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Mello Tight [Womens]

Technical all-day leggings made for hiking, hillwalking, scrambling and climbing
£49.99
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Koulin Trail Short [Mens]

Lightweight, quick-drying trail running shorts with Polygiene® odour control
£37.49
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Koulin Trail Short [Womens]

Lightweight, quick-drying trail running shorts with Polygiene® odour control
£37.49
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Vayper Short Twin [Mens]

Twin layer running shorts for better weather protection and reduced chafing on long runs
£52.49
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Vayper Short Twin [Womens]

Twin layer running shorts for better weather protection and reduced chafing on long runs
£52.49
alpkit vayper 6 ultralight 5in running shorts in black Vayper Short 6 [Mens]

Vayper Short 6 [Mens]

Minimalist, ultralight 6-inch running shorts
£47.49
alpkit vayper 5 ultralight 5in running shorts in black Vayper Short 5 [Womens]

Vayper Short 5 [Womens]

Minimalist, ultralight 5-inch running shorts
£47.49
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Koulin Trail 3/4 Tights [Mens]

3/4 length trail running leggings with stash pockets.
£39.99

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