Jacob Banta's Trail Running Gear & Expert Recommendations
Professional Trail Runner
Mill Valley, CAPeace, Love & Jogging
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.
Discipline: Trail Running
Specialty: Trail Running
2026 WSER Golden Ticket Winner - 2nd Tarawera 102k
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 Media Stuff
Jacob Banta recommends the Insta360 Insta360 X3
Jacob Banta recommends the DJI Store Osmo Pocket 3
Jacob Banta's Accessories
Jacob Banta recommends the Leki ULTRATRAIL FX.ONE
Jacob Banta's Western States
All the gear I'm using for my debut Western States!
Jacob Banta recommends the Altra Mont Blanc Carbon
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
Jacob Banta's Vest/ Belt
Jacob Banta recommends the Dera Running B01 Trail Running Belt
Jacob Banta recommends the Tantrums Crest 6 Hydration Pack
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy Liquid Energy
Jacob Banta recommends the GU Energy GU Flask 500ml