(Part 2) Best products from r/trailrunning

I like the bungee cord on the back of the AK for compressing it if I'm not carrying a lot of gear and want it to be snug, and for putting a shell or wet clothes. I also like the front trekking poles on the UD but you are right. I have no brand affiliation or loyalty as I am just making the transition to using a vest, so I will definitely try all three to see what fits well. you are referring to the S-lab correct? That just seems like most of the 12L capacity is just in the mesh on the back. Am I seeing this right? Just checking. Thanks for your suggestions.

I absolutely love my FlipBelt for longer runs:

https://www.amazon.com/FlipBelt-Original-Designed-Shipped-Warranty/dp/B012CW3122

I was never comfortable with a phone case on my arm, and generally just carried my phone in my hand, until I found this. It's just too convenient.

Super comfy, I forget it's there, and if I wanna snap a picture on the trail, my phone is still super accessible. I even wear it when I have my hydration pack on, because I don't need to fumble with zippers and stuff just to get my phone out.

I own a pair of Mizuno Wave Ascend 6's. I like them for three main reasons. They have an excellent build quality. They fit me perfectly. They have outstanding traction. I haven't been running as much as I would like lately, but there was a time when I was running at least 15 miles a week with these. They probably have around 150 miles on them now and still do the job flawlessly.

Hydration vest with tons of storage for those long trail runs.. They sell a 4L size and 12L size. Each size is it's own color. I just got the 4L and I love it. Fabric is amazing and fits snug.. been using it every day haha.. definitely expensive.. but so worth it tho. I really enjoy the look of it too.

Nathan NS4535 Vaporkrar Hydaration Pack Running Vest with 1.8L Bladder, Steel Grey, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTFHZV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l5U.Bb0B0D39B

Nathan NS4537 Vaporhowe Hydaration Pack Running Vest with 1.5L Bladder, Fusion Coral, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTFIIJL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.5U.BbCJ0ZGB2

Where in Maine is your destination? I would take route 91 through MA and NH. You will have Mount Tom in Easthampton MA, then you can jump off in Greenfield MA and ride out to Ashburnham MA to Run the Wapack Range. Get back on 91 for a bit and then you are in NH/VT area and you can hit Pisgah State Park in Chesterfield NH or the Green Mountain State Forest in VT. Keep Driving up 91 until you hit Claremont where you can Camp at Mt Sunapee State park. Then you will hit the white mountains where there are plenty of trails and camping options.


Also, this book is beneficial for trails in Western MA https://www.amazon.com/Trail-Running-Western-Massachusetts-Kimball/dp/1611687861

Something like the UD Fastpack 20 is the best solution. It's on sale for $100, and the Fastpack 30 is about $125. The newer models, the 25 and 35, are nearly identical.

I have one, and it works well up to about 20 pounds. I use it for multi-day trail runs with camping gear. Bouncing is the big problem. A harness system with two straps works really well. You also need a good compression system, so that the pack contents don't shift around. The compression system on the Fastpacks is not that great.

I have an Osprey Rev 1.5. They don't make that size anymore (they make a 6 and another vest/pack of I think 1.5L). I love it because I can also stash an emergency first aid kid, my shell layer, and nutrition, plus there is an extra slot for my phone. The magnetic straw is also super great.

I don’t believe any buds phones stay in your ear without contact cement. So I prefer neck wraps. You didn’t say what the device was. Going wired you could do these Sonys if you have a mini jack else there’s these bluetooth Phaisers which thousands of Amazon shoppers and Amazon seem to love. I have been using a “sport” version of those Sonys’ predecessor for years and I think they are sport in color only (no sweat protection vs the black ones I linked). They have lasted fine and I don’t think they impede external noise any more than buds.

Other gifts: just broke out a new pair of DryMax lite trail socks and they’re pretty nice despite my being sock-indifferent.

Great cookbook: https://smile.amazon.com/Feed-Zone-Portables-Cookbook-Go/dp/1937715000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518626414&sr=8-1&keywords=feed+zone+portables

I bring fig bars, or if I’m going on a trail I pack a peanut butter sandwich. (I don’t generally eat them because they come in around 450 calories so I have to really feel it’s worthwhile.)

I also really love onigiri with pork floss inside the rice. https://www.amazon.com/Onigiri-Rice-Seaweed-Wrappers-Sushi/dp/B004O3LKEO

I have the camelbak version of basically the same belt and it works pretty well, but it does tend to loosen ever so slightly over time. Now I'm using an Osprey Rev 1.5 and love it.

I personally wear the avia A5230M
http://www.amazon.com/Avia-A5230M-AVIA-Mens/dp/B006PGDIHA

I love them and they are great for my trail runs.

I bought these a couple weeks ago
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A68SHQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I only have 20 miles on them or so, so I can't speak to their durability, but they are comfortable, light enough and have good traction even in snow.

Yeah just wear the bike gloves, who cares? Mtn biking gloves are really the ideal for that scenario. I do also have a pair of Mechanix brand gloves, the hot weather ones, that are essentially the same thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-Specialty-Gloves-Large/dp/B013ECM3K0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501938801&sr=8-2&keywords=mechanix+specialty+vent+gloves

Get nipease - basically stickies for the nips

NipEaze - 4pack Value - The Original Transparent Nip Protector - Nipple Chafing Prevention; 62 pairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C24N6K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J2zrDb83MRXBA

Easy to use and if you sweat a lot won’t come off like the body glide will. They have changed the game for me.

Mobius action camera is my recommendation, http://amzn.to/2j0yRe6 great video quality for such a tiny tiny camera! Its about £60 so $80 maybe and I feel would be a perfect camera for running with.

I use the older version of this one with my ACD mix.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A8NXZ82/ref=twister_B01E7BGV3M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I love it! I have heard really good things about the Ruffwear Roamer too though!

Matt Fitzgerald is another good resource: https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Running-Stronger-Training-ebook/dp/B00IIVFAEY