What is actually worth it in trail running? - Phoebe Trolove

What I would buy again if I was starting from scratch.

Products in this list

Women's Seek Magnet/Scenic Green by Keen — The unfortunate reality is that I seem to chew through running shoes. The other unfortunate reality is that as a student, I cannot afford to invest in a shoe which isn't going to last. Heck this shoe impressed me, even more considering this is their first go at a trail shoe. I love the wider toe box, and did not get a single hot spot from these. I've worn these on pretty much every terrain type, and they handle it perfectly. They do run a little smaller, so in my next pair I will be sizing up by half a size.
Crew Length by Creepers Socks — Need I say more than: game changer. I will never go back to normal socks again.
T8 Sherpa Shorts V2 - Womens by T8 — Can fit a very surprising amount of gear in them, and are amazing for days when I am sick of wearing a pack. I feel that they are true to size, as I usually wear a small/NZ 8 and they fit perfectly.
S/LAB ULTRA 12 SET by Salomon Australia — The best pack in terms of comfort and capacity. Easy to access pockets and it is the only pack I've kept because it doesn't chafe like others!
HOKA - Run Hat by Hoka
Black Diamond Hybrid Light Gloves by Black Diamond
Women's Trail Midweight Crew by Injinji — I use Injinji socks for both trail and road races, and love that they are durable, however I am sad that they are not wool composition like Creepers.

What I would buy again if I was starting from scratch.

Women's Seek Magnet/Scenic Green by Keen — The unfortunate reality is that I seem to chew through running shoes. The other unfortunate reality is that as a student, I cannot afford to invest in a shoe which isn't going to last. Heck this shoe impressed me, even more considering this is their first go at a trail shoe. I love the wider toe box, and did not get a single hot spot from these. I've worn these on pretty much every terrain type, and they handle it perfectly. They do run a little smaller, so in my next pair I will be sizing up by half a size.
Crew Length by Creepers Socks — Need I say more than: game changer. I will never go back to normal socks again.
T8 Sherpa Shorts V2 - Womens by T8 — Can fit a very surprising amount of gear in them, and are amazing for days when I am sick of wearing a pack. I feel that they are true to size, as I usually wear a small/NZ 8 and they fit perfectly.
S/LAB ULTRA 12 SET by Salomon Australia — The best pack in terms of comfort and capacity. Easy to access pockets and it is the only pack I've kept because it doesn't chafe like others!
HOKA - Run Hat by Hoka
Black Diamond Hybrid Light Gloves by Black Diamond
Women's Trail Midweight Crew by Injinji — I use Injinji socks for both trail and road races, and love that they are durable, however I am sad that they are not wool composition like Creepers.