GEAR, NUTRITION & SUPPORTERS

My Gear

I am gratefully sponsors by The North Face NZShoes:

Pack:

  • For smaller gear needs I use a North Face FLIGHT TRAIL VEST
  • when I need more gear UltrAspire ZYGOS 2.0 (I’ve been using UltrAspire packs for years now and can’t go past the comfort and usability!). 
  • For the longer missions I use the UltrAspire Epic which is a 25 litre beast that takes all the compulsory gear and food etc needed for a longer mission/race yet compacts down as you use up the contents.
  • Naked Running Band (for training or in races for poles, extra water flasks, etc.  Everything just sits there with no bouncing around)

Nutrition:

  • Tailwind for liquids supplemented on the long stuff with my home made nut paste/mix/thingy. 
  • Tailwind Rebuild For having during the the longer stuff or recovery after a big mission. 
  • Spring Energy Gels. 

Clothes:

  • North Face gear – mainly the Flight Series – Better Than Naked range which is great ultra-lightweight.
  • Waterproof jacket is the amazingly breathable North Face FLIGHT SERIES FUTURELIGHT™ JACKET

Headwear: Thir headband when it’s cold or a good old trucker cap!

 

Thanks

Massive thanks to The North Face NZ/Aust fall sponsoring me with shoes and apparel and Mark from Tailwind who supplies my body fuel!!

 

 

Historically:

  • SCOTT SUPERTRAC ULTRA RC from Scott Running for race shoes.
  • Also tried out Topo road and trail shoes for hacking around in during the week.  
  • Vylka running shirt – exclusive Peruvian high-tech microfiber.  I got some of these in January from an Argentinian Insta friend who makes and sells these.  I worn on shirt the whole time during The Revenant and it was amazing.  Cool when it was hot, warm when it got wet and super quick to dry.
  • Salomon Exo Pro Twinskin shorts and similar style Scott Running shorts
  • CEP full calve sleeve/socks, arm sleeves if cold.