Expert Gear Picks from Jacob Banta

Expert trail running gear recommendations from Jacob Banta, Professional Trail Runner, based in Mill Valley, CA.

Jacob Banta's Javelina Jundred

Everything I'm bringing to run the Javelina Jundred!

Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Men's Vanish Carbon 3 — This shoe is SILLY fast! Javelina is one of the smoothest trail courses out there so im taking the super shoe to the dirt.
Jacob Banta recommends the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
Jacob Banta recommends the SOAR Running RHEON Trail Race Shorts
Jacob Banta recommends the East Peak Ultralight Performance Sock
Jacob Banta recommends the Tantrums Crest 6
Jacob Banta recommends the The Feed GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy GU Flask 500ml
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy GU Flask 150ml — These little flasks hold 3 liquid energy gels and fit in the side pocket of my half tights.
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Liquid Energy
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Roctane Electrolyte Capsules — I open these pills and add them to my Roctane drink mix when I'm racing in extreme heat to keep my sodium levels in balance.

Jacob Banta's Western States

All the gear I'm using for my debut Western States!

Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Altra Men's Mont Blanc Carbon Trail-Running Shoes — This is my go to trail race shoe for anything from 50k to 100 Miles
Jacob Banta recommends the Tantrums Crest 6 Hydration Pack
Jacob Banta recommends the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Liquid Energy
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Roctane Electrolyte Capsules — I open these pills and add them to my Roctane drink mix when I'm racing in extreme heat to keep my sodium levels in balance.
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix — My primary fuel source in training and racing
Jacob Banta recommends the East Peak Ice Bandana
Jacob Banta recommends the East Peak Ultralight Performance Sock
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy GU Flask 500ml
Jacob Banta recommends the Pit Viper The Miami Nights Skysurfer

Jacob Banta's Shoes

My favorite shoes to run and train in!

Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Men's Experience Wild 3+
Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Men's Olympus 275
Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Altra Men's Mont Blanc Carbon Trail-Running Shoes — This is my go to trail race shoe for anything from 50k to 100 Miles
Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Men's Vanish Carbon 2
Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Men's Experience Flow 3
Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Men's Vanish Carbon 3 — This shoe is SILLY fast! Javelina is one of the smoothest trail courses out there so im taking the super shoe to the dirt.

Jacob Banta's Media Stuff

Jacob Banta recommends the Insta360 Insta360 X3 — My go to camera to throw in my running pack to grab fun clips of my adventures!
Jacob Banta recommends the DJI Store Osmo Pocket 3 — I use this little pocket camera for interviews on the go and vlogging

Peace, Love & Jogging

Jacob Banta

Professional Trail Runner

Peace, Love & Jogging

Jacob Banta

Professional Trail Runner

About Jacob

I'm a Professional Trail Running Photographer turned Pro Trail Runner! Being out on the trails is where I connect most with God, others and our beautiful planet.