Trail Essentials
Must-have Gear and Apparel
PETZL Swift RL Headlamp $160
With 900 lumen brightness at only 100 g, the Swift RL is Petzl’s most powerful compact headlamp that includes reactive lighting technology.
BLACK DIAMOND Distance Plus FLZ Trekking Poles $150
Foldable poles to stow in packs and sturdy enough for high vertical runs and slippery conditions.
CLIF BAR Chocolate Chunk With Sea Salt $1.79, bar; $12, pack of 12
Simple, satisfying and made with rolled oats, chocolate and a hint of salt.
SMART WOOL Men’s Merino Sport 150 Go Far Feel Good Tee $75
Durability without sacrificing superior comfort, made with soft Merino wool that dries quickly.
NATHAN VaporKrar WaistPak $85
A form-fitting, minimalist waist pack that comes with a larger soft flask and great-looking design.
SMART WOOL Women’s Merino Sport Hike Short $75
Versatile shorts for the mountain, trails or in the gym; include temperature-regulating Merino wool liner to keep you comfortable in varied weather conditions.
YAKTRAX Run Traction Cleats $40
Designed to meet the needs of runners braving the winter elements, these help you run naturally on packed snow and ice.
ARC’TERY X Taema Skort $100
Versatile performance skort for trail running and hiking.
Taema ARC’TERY XV-Neck Shirt SS $80
Lightweight, versatile and designed for trail running with a soft, comfortable feel.
ARC’ TE RY X Norvan 14 Hydration Vest $260
Exceptionally comfortable vest carries gear and hydration for allday trail runs.
SWIFT WI CK Aspire Four Socks $24
Swiftwick’s most popular sock, the Aspire, is constructed with firm compression and a thin profile for a responsive feel.
SMART WOOL PhD Pro Endurance Print Crew Socks $32
Made with input from trail athlete Rob Krar, this is one durable, comfortable sock, built to go as far as you want to go.
R UNDERWEAR Anti-Blister Running Socks Low $25
Double-layered socks designed to reduce the risk of blisters on your runs. Great for all distances and terrains.
LEKI Micro Trail Pro Poles $260
Whether you’re thinking about jumping from the marathon to ultrarunning or just looking for great new poles, the Leki Micro Trail Pro is worth considering. This pole is made for trail runners to use in steep terrain, with a long, cork handle grip. The Micro Trail Pro is a lightweight carbon-fibre-andaluminum design that can nonetheless take on the physical demands of the rockiest trails. Shaky locks between the pole sections are the bane of bad pole designs, but the Micro Trail pros have an easy, super secure toggle lock that makes for a rock-solid connection between the parts. It is also collapsible and only 37 centimetres long when folded, making it easy to pack if you’re heading on a road trip or to a destination trail race. Its hand strap with a mesh material breathes and fits well and is easily attached and removed from the pole when you need to carry it.
Flight THE NO Better RTH FACE Than Naked Long Haul Shorts $80
Stretchy, light and breathable longdistance running shorts with zippered pocket, minimal waistband and drawcord.
GARMIN Fenix 6X Pro $1,030
Push your limits and explore new challenges while adding mapping, music, intelligent pace planning and more to your workouts with this premium GPS watch.
GARMIN Running Dynamics Pod $99
Computes and sends running metrics to a variety of compatible devices. Also comes with long battery life, data sync and weighs less than 142 grams.
GARMIN HRM-Dual Heart Rate Monitor $99
A premium heart-rate strap that transmits real-time data over ANT+ and Bluetooth, giving you more options to train indoors, outdoors or online.— CR