13 Trail Running Essentials: Must Have Gear And Accessories

When it comes to trail running gear and accessories, I like to think of it like having a toolbox. You need the right tools for the right job, and it’s much better to have the gear and not need it than to not have the gear and need it. In this video, I’ll share 13 trail running essentials which are must haves for trail runners.
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My trail running gear:
1. Trail running shoes
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2. GPS running watch
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3. Running backpack and water bottles
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4. Running jacket
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5. Hats
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6. Headtorch
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7. Sunglasses
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8. Poles
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9. Nutrition
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10. Mobile phone and emergency locator beacon
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11. Safety gear
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12. Wireless earphones
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13. Travel size sunscreen SPF 50
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - 1, Shoes
01:15 - 2, Watch
02:10 - 3, Backpack
03:14 - 4, Jacket
04:10 - 5, Hats
04:44 - 6, Headtorch
05:38 - 7, Sunglasses
05:55 - 8, Poles
06:33 - 9, Nutrition
07:17 - 10, Phone & Personal Locator Beacon
07:54 - 11, Safety gear
08:12 - 12, Earphones
08:49 - 13, Sunscreen
09:27 - Conclusion
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[@runningcafe1]

For a more detailed, written version, check out my blog post here: www.runningcafe.online/post/13-trail-running-essentials-must-have-gear-and-accessories

[@Shevock]

Great list. I might have missed it but I always have a loud rescue Whistle with me.

[@runningcafe1]

Thanks! Yeah, a whistle was touched on briefly in number 11 'safety gear.' highly recommended

[@markg99]

Top video mate. 👍🏻

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers mark 🙏

[@nicmarlow6388]

agree with the list. Only thing missing i'd say is a buff. Quite a handy and versatile bit of kit! :)

[@runningcafe1]

100% agree with you Nic! I was wearing my buff on my run this morning, kicking myself for not having added it to this list. They're exceptional bits of kit, so easy to pack too 🙏

[@BenNotley]

A superb selection of kit Craig. Completely agree with all these selections mate maybe not so much the poles but other than these are some really essential bits of kit. 😎🤘

[@runningcafe1]

Cheers mate! For me, I am very picky about using poles. Only where there's tonnes of climbing like a mountain ultra, but I usually say no to them as they're more hassle to carry than the benefits they give. Always good to have the option though! Cheers fella 🙏

[@mijzzzz]

I love my new trail trainers. I would not buy waterproof ones because if I had deep puddles,I would want the water to drain out. ( had some soggy parkruns lately)

[@tworunningbrooms]

Blimey. Road running seems a simple sport by comparison 😂

[@runningcafe1]

It sure does 😂 To be fair, some of these are more discretionary than others like the poles and the earphones but yeah you generally need more gear to stay safe and perform well in trail running in my opinion