Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Steve Diederich Following on from our review of the amazing Salomon Advanced Skin 3 Hydration vest last year, we were challenged by some of the community to review other hydration vests and have a shoot out of the best in the market. This is what we found: We have reviewed the […]
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Ultra 8 race pack forms part of the OMM race collection that also includes 12 and 15 litre pack. This new 8-litre training and race pack is aimed at short/day runs. Features “LeanWeight” Chassis Yoke harness design Combined chest strap and waist belt Whistle on chest strap Two-way
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Osprey’s new Rev 18 Hydraulics pack is aimed at trail runners. It boasts a “body-hugging” design to keep movement of the pack to a minimum. Osprey has created a BioStretch body-wrap harness and body-belt, and added two sternum straps, to ensure that the pack stays still while you run.
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison The Ronhill Trail Cargo Contour Capri is part of its Pure Running range. I tried it out on a longer trail run over moderate ground and in average temperatures. Features Powerlite fabric High content of Elastane provides excellent support with great stretch and recovery 2 leg pockets for portage of
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Salomon Trail Gaiters (Low) The gaiters are designed to stop debris and fragments from getting into shoes when running on mixed terrain. Features Fit over the cuff of any running shoe and around the ankle External side closure with Velcro Made of stretchy fabric Sole strap Reflective details Weight: 130g
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Last updated: 24-Oct-18 By Fiona Outdoors Inov-8 Race Ultra Gaiters Made by one of the leading brands in off-road running footwear, the inov-8 gaiters offer a “lightweight and water-resistant gaiter that keeps debris out of the shoe”. Features Fit: Compress close to the ankle, providing the ultimate barrier against debris seeking to enter the shoe.
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors OMM stands for Original Mountain Marathon and the company that sells the Flash Tights has a long history of organising events and taking part in races. OMM Flash Tights 1.0 The OMM Flash tights come in three lengths: 0.5 is a short cut length, the 0.75 is a below-the-knee
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors In winter or on cold mornings in spring and summer, long running tights are a must-own. Here, we review two pairs of technical running tights. SKINS A400 Starlight long tights Part of the technical SKINS A400 compression tights range, the Starlights have extra reflective details for nighttime and dull-day
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Running tights are a must-have for most ultra runners, especially when training. Wear them in winter or on chillier spring and summer mornings and evenings. Here we look at two different pairs of Helly Hansens. Helly Hansen women’s VTR printed 7/8 capris You will have noticed the growing trend
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Last updated: 16-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors An expensive but, at some point, useful outlay for ultra and marathon runners is a lightweight sleeping bag. It might be an essential kit list item for a multi-day race or something you plan to use on overnights during longer training runs. It needs to be light so that
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