Equipment
Choose, fit, maintain and carry your kit.
32 articles
Choose an audio setup that leaves attention available
Audio is optional equipment, and some routes leave little attention to spare. Choose whether to use it after considering the setting, not simply because the device is already charged.
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Wash technical clothing without guessing the settings
Technical clothing is not one laundry category. Read the care label for each garment and organise the load around compatible instructions rather than the fact that everything was worn for running.
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Dry wet shoes without direct heat
Wet shoes need a drying arrangement, not the nearest strong heat source. Give the pair enough time and space, and follow the instructions for removable components.
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Inspect shoe wear beyond the outsole
The outsole is only one place to inspect a running shoe. Look at the parts that hold the foot and the connections between components before deciding that the pair is ready for another outing.
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Organise small items in a trail vest
Small items are easiest to manage when each has a consistent place and a reason to be there. Organise the vest around when you need things, not around filling every pocket.
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Check pole length and locking systems
Pole length and locking depend on the actual model. Learn the intended setup before the outing, and do not use a slipping mechanism as something to adjust experimentally on steep ground.
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Carry an emergency blanket where you can reach it
An emergency blanket buried beneath the whole load is harder to find when plans go wrong. Choose its location, learn its instructions and keep its condition visible in your packing routine.
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Separate clean and muddy kit after a run
A change of clothes stays useful only if it remains separate from the wet kit coming off. Arrange the finish bag so that the first muddy item has somewhere to go.
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Build a race kit checklist from the event rules
Build the race checklist from the current rules for your exact event and distance. A list copied from another race is a reminder to investigate, not evidence that your equipment complies.
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Try a new item on a short local outing
A new item is easier to judge when the route is familiar and returning is simple. Give the test one clear question rather than changing the whole outfit at once.
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