mountain running kit - Martin Torres
this is what I carry for those bigger days in the high mountains
Martin Torres's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu
Products in this list
- Terrex Agravic TT Trail Running Shoes by Homepage — built specifically for technical terrain and long distances
- TERREX Agravic 4 by Adidas TERREX — a great lightweight daily-trainer for trails and the mountains
- Adidas Terrex Xperior Trail Running Vest 5L by Auftriib — this is the latest hydration vest from adidas Terrex - super lightweight, breathable, doesn't bounce. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
- Terrex Xperior CLIMACOOL Cap by Adidas — keep the sweat and sun off your face!
- Ultratrail FX 1 Superlite Trekking Poles by Leki — super light poles to keep you upright and going the distance
- Katadyn BeFree Bottle Replacement Filter Blue by Katadyn — so crucial - screws onto the soft flasks that come with most hydration vests and lets you refill with fresh mountain water for those long days. this thing has saved me a million times!
- Terrex Xperior CLIMA365 Shorts by Adidas — these shorts have a bunch of pockets around the waist to carry gels, your keys, a phone, etc
- Terrex Xperior CLIMA365 Lite Windweave Jacket by Adidas — summits can be windy!
- Terrex Xperior 2.5 Layer Light Climaproof Jacket by Adidas — if there's any chance of precipitation (and in the mountains there often is), you better be carrying a storm shell
- Anti-Chafe & Skin Repair Tins, Original by Squirrels Nut Butter — i always carry a small thing of this just in case something starts to not feel great
- Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF50 (Reef Safe) by Dermatone — high altitude means you're closer to the sun means you burn easier - ITS JUST SCIENCE!
- High Carb Fuel by Tailwind Nutrition — good fuel for those long days
- Trail Run 1/4 Crew by Drymax — the mountains are tough on feet, these are my favorite socks to keep them from getting wrecked