Last updated: 10-Feb-21 By Kate Allen When CimAlp got in touch with us at RunUltra, I immediately liked the look of the clothing and apparel they offered. The French based company was expanding into the UK market and offered our members an introductory discount last year. They sent us two jackets, which we’ve been reviewing …
Last updated: 04-Dec-20 By Kate Allen As we go into winter, a key item of an ultra runner’s wardrobe becomes ever more important: the waterproof jacket. Not only does it keep us dry (we hope) but it keeps the wind off us and provides us with warmth so it is an essential tool in our …
Last updated: 20-Feb-19 By Fiona Outdoors Whether it’s before a race or training, after a race or training, or when stopping at a checkpoint for a mid-run bite to eat, a down jacket will serve you well as an ultra runner. In my opinion, there are a few requirements for a down jacket: It needs …
Last updated: 08-Feb-19 By Luke Jarmey When picking a waterproof jacket for running we tend to opt for the lightest options possible, as after all it spends most of the blooming time in our packs! Well, for truly terrible and sustained bad weather, these featherweight numbers often won’t cut it. Enter the Inov-8 AT/C Protec-Shell, …
Last updated: 23-Jan-19 By Fiona Outdoors A lightweight insulated jacket is a great item of kit for ultra runners. It can be used during a run for an extra layer of warmth, especially when it’s cold or windy, or stored in a rucksack for such times when you might need it, perhaps when stopping for …
Last updated: 17-Jan-19 By Ilsuk Han Although it has been a mild Winter so far here in London, I’ve still been out testing the following three products from Columbia over the past couple of months: Midweight Stretch Long Sleeve Baselayer Half Zip Shirt Titan Ultra Half Zip Shirt Caldorado II Insulated Jacket The Titan Ultra …
Last updated: 05-Dec-18 By Tim Oliver At just 115g c is a contender for the lightest waterproof breathable jacket on the market. We put it through its paces around the trails of Chamonix to see if the elusive goal of a truly waterproof breathable 100g jacket has been attained. Photo credit: Raidlight. Features Ultra-light …
Last updated: 26-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison When you need a really warm, light layer to put on after a run, or during if you are in extremely cold conditions, nothing beats a down jacket. They represent instant warmth and can make all the difference to your overall state when you need to keep your core …
Last updated: 30-Dec-19 By Alice Morrison The OMM Kamleika is a mountain shell with excellent four way stretch so that it moves with you on the trails. It comes in both men’s and women’s specific and is a waterproof and a windproof that packs up really small. There is a high level of design on …
By Seth Grotzke The problem with wearing kit that looks this good and performs this well is that people think you know what you’re doing. I would hate to wear it while traveling lest they ask me to land the plane or deliver a baby. Bottom line: the Dynafit Transalper Light 3L Jacket is an …
