Gear & packing
Less guesswork. Better packing.
Work out what the race asks of you, then decide what earns a place in your pack. Start with what you already own.
Gear & packing
An ultramarathon kit list you can actually pack.
Turn your race’s mandatory list into a practical packing system. Work out what to wear, carry and leave in a drop bag, then test the complete load before race day.
Read the guide02Gear & packing
Crew, pacers and drop bags.
Work out what help a race actually allows, then pack a drop bag that matches those rules. Examples are from the 2027 pages checked for this directory.
Read the guide03Gear & packing
Trekking poles: read the rule, then rehearse the habit.
Some races never mention poles. Some let you start with them only if you carry them the whole way. Find out which rule you have, and practise before you need them.
Read the guide04Desert & stage races
Packing for a desert stage race.
Work out who supplies food, water, shelter and transport, then build and test the complete load. Includes a meal-coverage plan, pack-weight example and printable desert packing checklist.
Read the guideMake it your own
A good race starts with a good fit.
Compare the course, the support and the practical details.
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