Expert Gear Picks from Blake Bender

Expert trail running, outdoors, weightlifting gear recommendations from Blake Bender, Ultrarunner, based in Orange County, CA.

Blake Bender's Kodiak 50K

PR Worthy

Blake Bender recommends the Reality Run Reality Hat
Blake Bender recommends the PlayOn PlayOn Pain Relief Spray
Blake Bender recommends the DeePlant DeePlant Endurance Shot Electrolyte Drink, – Sea Salt Lime
Blake Bender recommends the Shady Rays® | Polarized Sunglasses Apex - Black Infrared Polarized
Blake Bender recommends the Mount to Coast Mount 2 Coast H1

Blake Bender's Leadville 100

From Twin Lakes to the top of Hope Pass

Blake Bender recommends the Reality Run Reality Hat
Blake Bender recommends the Mount to Coast T1
Blake Bender recommends the Roark Alta Elite Trail Hood
Blake Bender recommends the Shady Rays® | Polarized Sunglasses Apex - Black Infrared Polarized

Blake Bender's 10 Products I Actually Use

Trail tested and worth the money

Blake Bender recommends the Reality Run Reality Hat
Blake Bender recommends the Mount to Coast Mount 2 Coast H1
Blake Bender recommends the Squirrels Nut Butter All Products from Squirrel's Nut Butter!
Blake Bender recommends the Buff Buff Merino Lightweight Multifunctional Neckwear
Blake Bender recommends the Mount to Coast T1

Blake Bender

Endurance begins where comfort ends

Blake Bender

Ultrarunner

Blake Bender

Endurance begins where comfort ends

Blake Bender

Ultrarunner

About Blake

Lover of ultrarunning, lifting, and the outdoors. You can find me between the squat rack and the single track.

DETAILS

DisciplineTrail running, outdoors, weightlifting

SpecialityUltrarunning, weightlifting

LocationOrange County, CA

Joined RendezvuAug 2026

About Blake

Lover of ultrarunning, lifting, and the outdoors. You can find me between the squat rack and the single track.

DETAILS

DisciplineTrail running, outdoors, weightlifting

SpecialityUltrarunning, weightlifting

LocationOrange County, CA

Joined RendezvuAug 2026