Ideal Trail Gear

THE DEMANDS OF THE TRAIL RUNNER ARE SPECIFIC. WE’VE COMPILED SOME KEY PIECES FOR HITTING THE SINGLE-TRACK.

Helly Hansen Active Flow Graphic Long Sleeve baselayer

$55 // Helly Hansen makes one of the best baselayers in the industry. This wildly coloured graphic long sleeve will look great on the trails and under the tree.

2XU Elite Compression Alpine Sock

$60 // A high sock is a good idea when cutting through the forest. The Alpine will keep your calves packed in and warm during long efforts in the wilderness.

Garmin Fenix 2

$500 // This is much more than a GPS watch. It provides elevation data, barometric pressure, real-time compass points and much more.

Adventure Medical Kit

$31 // This highly packable kit has everything a trail runner would need, just in case.

MEC Mercury Tight

$60 // These indestructible tights are a great value and a perfect companion on the trails as the temperature drops.

The North Face Runners ETIP Glove

$50 // This stretchy, close-fitting glove has touchscreen compatible fingers and a high cuff.

The North Face Stormy

Trail Jacket

$180 // This is the iconic outdoor brand’s most rugged trail companion. It’s got ample venting for excellent heat management, as well as pockets and a close-fitting yet mobile cut.

Victorinox Swiss Army

EvoWood NailClip 580

$60 // This classic little gift will go perfectly in the pack for a trail runner. Swiss Army have somehow figured out how to add a nail clipper!– CR