Products I Actually Use - Nick Tusa

The gear I actually use and would buy again

Nick Tusa's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

Products in this list

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro by REI — My absolute go-to for technical mountain racing. I’ve burned through two pairs over two seasons—racking up 500+ miles of brutal mountain terrain in each, from Broken Arrow and The Rut to the Skyrunner World Series. They strike the perfect balance of moderate cushioning and locked-in stability, giving me total confidence to charge fast on rugged, technical trails."
KIPRUN Kipsummit Max by Running Warehouse — My go-to daily mountain trainer for the 2026 season. It’s a plush, all-day mountain cruiser that strikes the perfect balance of cloud-like comfort and high-friction traction for racking up big vertical miles
Mount 2 Coast H1 by Mount to Coast — Hands down the best door-to-trail shoe on the market. Lightweight, responsive, and insanely durable—I’ve logged over 600 miles in my current pair and they still have plenty of life left. Living less than a mile from my local trailheads, these handle the road connector seamlessly and double as my top choice for speed workouts on buffed-out singletrack.
Ultimate Direction Utility Belt by Ultimate Direction — The gold standard for simple, high-capacity storage. I’ve put this belt through 5 years of heavy use, fitting up to 1500ml of fluid plus gels and extra layers. It stays completely bounce-free and holds up against serious abuse—proof you don't need to drop $100+ on the latest hype.
Darn Tough Run Micro Crew Ultralight Socks by Darn Tough — Hands down my favorite running sock. They’re super breathable, lightweight, and completely eliminated my hotspots. Darn Tough’s lifetime warranty is the real deal—wear a hole in them, ship them back, and get a replacement credit. A total no-brainer.

Products I Actually Use - Nick Tusa

The gear I actually use and would buy again

Nick Tusa's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

Products in this list

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro by REI — My absolute go-to for technical mountain racing. I’ve burned through two pairs over two seasons—racking up 500+ miles of brutal mountain terrain in each, from Broken Arrow and The Rut to the Skyrunner World Series. They strike the perfect balance of moderate cushioning and locked-in stability, giving me total confidence to charge fast on rugged, technical trails."
KIPRUN Kipsummit Max by Running Warehouse — My go-to daily mountain trainer for the 2026 season. It’s a plush, all-day mountain cruiser that strikes the perfect balance of cloud-like comfort and high-friction traction for racking up big vertical miles
Mount 2 Coast H1 by Mount to Coast — Hands down the best door-to-trail shoe on the market. Lightweight, responsive, and insanely durable—I’ve logged over 600 miles in my current pair and they still have plenty of life left. Living less than a mile from my local trailheads, these handle the road connector seamlessly and double as my top choice for speed workouts on buffed-out singletrack.
Ultimate Direction Utility Belt by Ultimate Direction — The gold standard for simple, high-capacity storage. I’ve put this belt through 5 years of heavy use, fitting up to 1500ml of fluid plus gels and extra layers. It stays completely bounce-free and holds up against serious abuse—proof you don't need to drop $100+ on the latest hype.
Darn Tough Run Micro Crew Ultralight Socks by Darn Tough — Hands down my favorite running sock. They’re super breathable, lightweight, and completely eliminated my hotspots. Darn Tough’s lifetime warranty is the real deal—wear a hole in them, ship them back, and get a replacement credit. A total no-brainer.