10 Products I Actually Use - Natalie Halapin
The gear I actually use and would buy again
Natalie Halapin's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu
Products in this list
- M1 by Mount to Coast — I fell in love when these came out and ran half of Run Rabbit Run 100 in them. They're great for all sorts of terrain and the grip is excellent. The sizing has been tricky for some. I'm a 7.5M in the T1, and an 8.0M in the M1 and H1. They feel great for long hours on the trail and the slight rocker feeling helps me keep turning over when I'm getting tired.
- norda 055 by norda — This shoe is a lot of fun on rocky downhills - makes me feel like a monster truck just busting my way through. They're very light and responsive. I went with an 8.5M in these, but prefer an 8.0M in the 005s.
- Mount 2 Coast H1 by Mount to Coast — Burrito League must have. I could run for days in these shoes. They're great for a majority of the trails here in Central Oregon, but I tend to feel less sure in them on steeper downhills since the lugs are 2mm and can be a little slick. The 8.0M in the H1 fits slightly longer than the 8.0M in the M1.
- Women's LF 2L Running Belt by Raide Research — I've tried several different waist belts and this one is my favorite. It only creeps up when it's nearly empty but otherwise fits snug on my lower waist and stays put. The slider open/close is also just so nice after trying to pull other belts over my hips regularly. It'll hold one bottle in the back and at least 8 gels in the front. My waist is just about 28" and my hips are 37.5" and I have a short waist.
- Fenix HM65R-T V2.0 Rechargeable Headlamp by Fenix — This is the headlamp for your next 100-miler. I was able to make it through the entire night at Run Rabbit Run 100 on one battery using the floodlight on medium intensity with clear view of the trail. It's slowly getting harder for me to see well at night and this headlamp has been a game changer.
- Sport Hydration Drink Mix - 20 Servings by Skratch Labs — No fizz, no carbs, no artificial sweeteners. I alternate lemon & lime with the unflavored electrolyte booster powder also from Skratch without palate fatigue.
- Janji Women's Groundwork Long Bra Black M by Janji — Long bras have saved my back from vest chafing and feel less restricting around my rib cage than other styles of sports bra. This one has a small mesh pocket in the front inside and a cellphone pocket in the back that I stuff with ice in the summer. I'm a 34A and like a slightly less compressive fit.
- Smith Bobcat Replacement Lens Sunglasses by Smith Optics — The interchangeable lenses for the Bobcat sunglasses make traveling for races and running easier because I can be so much more space effective with packing. I have clear and photochromic lenses that pretty much cover every condition.
- Precision Fuel and Hydration PF 30 Gel by Precision Hydration
- Skratch Labs Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix by Skratch Labs — I use this mix to make gels by using 250ml flasks with 5.5 scoops of high carb mix with about 100-150ml of water. Love the mango flavor!