you’ll need these

Salomon Advanced Skin 12, £120 As mother nature is unpredictable, you’ll need a lightweight running vest/storage solution to store water, food, a phone and warm kit. salomon.com

Inov8 Roclite 290, £115 There are plenty of different types of trail - mud, rock, sand and sometimes road - so you’ll need a tough shoe that can cope with them all. inov-8.com

Suunto Ambit3 Peak Black, £270 If you’re out in the middle of nowhere, it’s reassuring to have a GPS watch to help you find your way and track your route on Strava. suunto.com