Without race aid stations or run group leaders, it’s incredibly important to be prepared on the trails. MEC member and Salomon Ambassador Jeff Pelletier shares his 10 essentials for trail running.
Jeff’s 10 essentials, which all fit into a 12L Salomon running pack
Headlamp, plus a backup or spare battery if you’re heading out at night (shop: [ Ссылка ] )
Whistle (shop: [ Ссылка ] )
Extra clothing
Emergency bivy or blanket (shop: [ Ссылка ] )
Water (Jeff uses the Salomon XA filter for water treatment) and nutrition
First aid kit (shop: [ Ссылка ] )
Lighter/waterproof matches (shop: [ Ссылка ] )
Pocketknife (shop: [ Ссылка ] )
Compass and map (plus skills to use them). Jeff also likes the Suunto Baro 9 for creating and uploading routes to follow, and the Garmin inReach for serious backcountry travel.
Other essentials, like sunscreen, traction devices, or trekking poles
Tech: Latest run watches
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