Packs & Vests
The best packs and vests put to the test
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Gear chat LIVE! Shokz Openrun Pro, Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260, Harrier Curbar 5L pack, Torq & Maurten
I’ve been testing out the Inov-8 Parkclaw G 280, the Montane Featherlite Trail Windproof Jacket, the Garmin 245 Music, the 1000 Mile Lite Socks Anklet socks, Joss Naylor’s new range of clothing, Ascendancy Apparel, some eco-friendly leggings from Euphoria, and a...
How strength training makes you a better trail & ultra runner – LeJog record holder Carla Molinaro
Delighted to chat to LeJog world record holder Carla Molinaro about her awesome records, adventures and how she believes simple, regular strength training has played a huge part in her success and staying injury free. Find out how your trail and ultra running too can...
Gear chat LIVE! Shokz Openrun Pro, Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260, Harrier Curbar 5L pack, Torq & Maurten
Tonight I’m going to be talking about the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conducting headphones, the Inov8 X-Talon Ultra 260 and Brooks Cascadia 16 trail shoes, comparing the new, great value Harrier Curbar 5L running pack to the old one, and sharing some thoughts on the...
Best budget running packs? Harrier Curbar 5L & Kinder 10L running vests REVIEW (only £54 & £59!)
Here's my review of the Harrier Curbar 5L & Kinder 10L running vests that are amazing value for money at only £54 and £59 respectively. Transparency - I helped with the design of these packs last year, going through all the packs I've tested over many years with...
Choose the right RUNNING PACK OR WAISTBELT with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
There are so many trail running packs, vests and waistbelts to choose from, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to see staff member Steve Franklin who shares all the advice you need to choose the perfect one. (Socially...
Ultimate Direction Race Vest / Vesta 5.0 running pack REVIEW (2 reasons why I wouldn’t buy one)
I've been using the Ultimate Direction Race Vest / Vesta 5.0 running pack (ladies fit) for a couple of months now and I've come to the conclusion that I still prefer my Camelbak Ultra Pro 7L (ladies fit size S) pack for the 2 reasons I cover in this film. Scroll...
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...
Q&A Best budget packs, fuel at altitude, power-walking & fish oil (PLUS Barkley Marathon’s founder Lazarus Lake is coming to the UK!)
What’s the best budget running pack? How do you fuel right at altitude? How can you power-walk faster in ultras? Is fish oil worth using as a supplement? What are the best running podcasts? Find out in my Q&A series, answering all your trail and ultra running...
New running pack reviews! Camelbak, Silva and Naked
Really interesting features revealed in this review of the Camelbak Ultra Pro 7L (women's fit), Silva Strive Light 10 & Naked Spra & Women's Running Vest. https://youtu.be/EuiEXZnsPhk For more running pack advice: Take a look at this pack reviews playlist...