The longer your trail is in terms of distance or time, the more gear you're required to bring. While a short trail usually only requires a cup for your drink, an ultra run can often have a whole list. What exactly do you need, and where can you get it?
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You can usually find out exactly what you need on the organization's website. The most well-known organization, which organizes events worldwide, is UTMB. Below is UTMB's mandatory kit list or packing list for the Mont Blanc event. This will give you an idea of what you'll need. Note that some UTMB events may have slightly different lists.
Where can you get it? At Trail.NL Of course. Click the link in the list and you'll be taken directly to the right product or collection.
UTMB Mandatory Equipment
The products below are required for the longest UTMB run. For shorter runs, such as TDS or CCC, you'll need fewer mandatory items.
* If there is an asterisk behind it, it is recommended, but not required.
Basic Kit UTMB
- Running backpack
- Smartphone with LiveTrail App
- Personal Cup (15 cl)
- Minimum Water Supply (1 litre)
- 2 Working Flashlights with spare batteries or a power bank.
- In addition to your good headlamp, you can opt for a mandatory second one that is extremely light. Such as the Nitecore NU20 classic of 38 grams.
- Survival blanket
- Whistle
- Self-adhesive elastic bandage
- Food supply
- Hooded raincoat (minimum 10,000 Schmerber)
- Long Pants or Race Leggings
- Cap or Bandana or Buff
- Extra Warm Second Layer
- Hat
- Warm and Waterproof Gloves
- Waterproof Overtrousers
- ID - Passport/ID Card
- Vaseline or Anti-heat Cream*
- Reusable Bowl*
- Knife or Scissors*
- Emergency sewing kit*
- GPS Watch*
- At least €20 cash*
Extra Kit in warm weather
Extra Kit bee cold weather
- Protective Glasses
- 3rd Warm Layer
- Sturdy, Closed Trail Running Shoes
- Extra Set of Warm Clothes*
- Sticks*
