Jackets
A vital piece of kit for trail and ultra running, see how the best products perform under pressure
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Best way to clean & refresh your running clothing and shoes (quick, easy & makes them last longer!)
Here’s the best way to clean and revitalise your running clothing and trail shoes in association with Nikwax - environmentally friendly waterproofing and cleaning products. 1 When to clean? 2 Why can’t you use normal detergent? 3 Different cleaning options 4 How to...
NEW GEAR! Honest reviews of latest trail running kit (Alpkit, Proviz, Higher State & Loomi Life)
Here’s the film where I catch you up with all the brand new trail running gear that’s come out lately, testing it on the very muddy, windy and rainy trails near me in Stamford and further afield in the Peak District. All the clothing I tested is also available in...
The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill)
The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill) https://youtu.be/YGwn28U8RVg In the test: OMM Halo Waterproof Jacket UK https://amzn.to/3IDJIqc USA https://amzn.to/3G7UT9e Inov-8 RaceShell Half Zip Waterproof Jacket...
Best way to reproof your waterproof running jacket & trousers (machine wash or by hand)
Here’s how to re-proof your waterproof trail running jacket and trousers in association with Nikwax - environmentally friendly waterproofing and cleaning products. Firstly, how do you know when to reproof your waterproof running jacket and trousers? Why can’t...
Best waterproof jacket for running 2020 (Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, UD, Rab, Kalenji) £55 -£190
Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running and this is my waterproofs group test for trail and ultra runners from all the major brands including Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, Ultimate Direction, Rab, and Kalenji, with prices ranging from £55 to £190. Scroll down for...
Choose the right WATERPROOF JACKET & TROUSERS with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
There are so many waterproof jackets and trousers to choose from, with lightweight and more robust, feature-full options and everything in between, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to see staff member Steve Franklin...
Montane Podium Pull-On Smock & Pants REVIEW – lightweight waterproof jacket & trousers (Total 210g!)
This is my review of the Montane Podium Pull-On Smock & Pants, a set of ultra lightweight waterproof jacket & trousers that weigh just under 210g combined! What waterproofs are you currently wearing and how much do they weigh? Let me know in the comments below...
What am I testing? – NEW Spring & Summer trail & ultra running gear (LIVE CHAT)
Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction...
Runners’ Q&A – Coronovirus, ankle strength, jacket care, breathability, ultra shoes & newbie races
LIVE Q&A show where I answer your trail & ultra running questions from the YouTube comments! Scroll down for links to things I talked about in the show. This was a really fun one tonight, we had a great chat, thanks guys! Tonight I talked a tiny bit about...