Gel Mix Bulk Bag by Open Fuel — The gel mix is rad! So cool to carry one flask with three gels & not have to jam sticky spent plastic wrappers back into my belt once I’ve taken a gel. The neutral flavor is great. And it’s super easy to mix especially when I remember to do it the night before.
Drink Mix 24 Serving Bulk Bag by Open Fuel — Open Fuel’s drink mix is perfect for keeping me going on long runs without any GI distress. Plays nicely with the gel mix to get me up to 100+ grams of carbs per hour. Big fan of the Zesty Limeade flavor in particular.
B01 Trail Running Belt by Dera Running — Been rocking this belt since I got my early order in May. The dial fit keeps the fit tight even as weight decreases when I empty the flask I’m carrying in the back pocket. Plenty of storage for keys, phone, nutrition, hydration and water filter to keep me going on long runs without having to wear a pack. The 575 ml custom flask is great, too.
Carbon Fiber Poles by Type2 Gear — I use these super light poles at my day job as a botanist hiking steep terrain in the Sierra Nevada. These poles are a huge help descending into and out of some deep drainages where I’m looking for a rare orchid. I’ll also be using them this summer when I pace my friend at Hardrock. Looking forward to putting them to use for more mountainous running later on in the season, too.
Vogel SL by Tifosi Optics — Big ol’ sunglasses that provide full coverage and don't break the bank.
Sunchaser 50 Arm Sleeves by Janji — I’m terrible at applying sunscreen so keeping as covered as possible when running during the summer is a necessity. These arm sleeves are super light & keep me from getting toasted on long days. Also great to use on cold mornings when I need a little extra warmth for the first mile of a run before I get warmed up & then only have to stuff the sleeves away instead of carrying an extra layer around for the rest of the run.
Anti-Chafe & Skin Repair Sticks, Original by Squirrels Nut Butter — Squirrel's Nut Butter is a must for long runs and ultramarathons. Big help with half tights in particular, but useful to prevent chafing from a shirt or hydration pack on the chest or armpits.
