How to pack for UTMB | Mandatory and Recommended Gear

[@RunThatMile]

Hope you get value out of this packing guide! The list of gear and the downloadable guide is in the video description. Do you have packing tricks and tips? Let everyone know in the comments!

[@samcarden3970]

This is such a well made and clear video! UTMB should hire you to make an official guide. Thank you!

[@RunThatMile]

Wow, thanks! So happy you find it valuable!! Check out the downloadable guide as well in the video description if you haven't already!

[@redalanvong]

Thanks a lot! This is golden. Using this a guide for Snowdonia 100M from UTMB.

[@RunThatMile]

Fantastic! Glad it is useful, I had a quick look at the snowdonia mandatory equipment list and it is almost identical as what my video provides. Best of luck in your Snowdonia 100M! Some beautiful trails when I hiked parts of it a few years ago. Hope to hear how it went a month from now! =)

[@dionblundell9733]

Loved the end bit with what bags to pack things in and the care you took to do a time lapse of it. Thanks for sharing

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks for your comment!! I've packed a few times but still got confused a lot...so figured a more systematic way of packing will help myself and everyone. Glad to see the feedback that it's useful!!

[@mvc2020]

Great video. Race kit was a big headache for me in my Ultra runs. I missed 2nd bib in my 1st Ultra Trail run At TMBT2013

[@YamilGonzales]

This was very useful! especially including the models that would pass the inspection. Thank you, friend!

[@RunThatMile]

Happy to hear!! Glad it was helpful! Good luck on the race!

[@charlottef-jn6zm]

The video is very clear and helpful. The stop motion at the end is SUPER COOL! I would definitely refer to this video if I make the 2024 CCC lottery!

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks, and good luck to your CCC lottery! Let me know if you make it!

[@sam_metal]

Thanks for this! I was wondering about rechargeable headlamps and now I feel good about bringing those with a battery. Thank you!!

[@RunThatMile]

Glad I could help!

[@ChrisSalmonYYC]

What a great and helpful guide! Thanks for posting. Super-well thought out!

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks @ChrisSalmonYYC ! I'm glad you found it useful and I hope you benefited from it!! Spread the word 😁

[@Rhino_12]

Found this video so helpful thank you for sharing, I’m just starting out on my trail running adventures so any information like this is invaluable to someone like me. Thank you and happy running 🏃‍♂️

[@RunThatMile]

Glad it was helpful! Trail running is a great world, welcome!! Happy running!

[@dionblundell9733]

Packing tip. I put my polypro thermals in individual zip lock bags, almost fully close the zip, then kneel on it to get all air out before zipping the final bit

[@RunThatMile]

Great tip!! Squeeze every bit of air to compact the bag. Just watch out when taking stuff from the backpack, the smaller individual zip lock bags might fall out.🙂

[@sooyungo]

Mate, this is an awesome video. Super informative and love how you did it. Keep it up!

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!! I am glad this is helpful!!!

[@blb.]

thank you for de video , IS really interesting❤

[@RunThatMile]

Glad you liked it!

[@petercastella6034]

Well explained video - thank you!

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful

[@michaellindborg1510]

Great video, thanks! Running CCC in 2024, this will be helpful!

[@RunThatMile]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck!!

[@vivianlee931]

What a fantastic gear guide! Clear and to-the-point. Love the waterproof demonstration 😆

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks!! Hope it helps you this year!!! Good eyes on the waterproof demo, took me many many many tries to catch the rain, and the shots😄

[@martincodas08]

gracias desde Paraguay!

[@RunThatMile]

Encantado de verte!

[@blekamura]

Awesome video, thanks a lot!

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks! Hope you find it useful!

[@SamStow]

Thanks mate this was really helpful. I also second the idea about compressing clothing, it can be pretty bulky! The organisation is great!

[@RunThatMile]

Love to hear it was helpful! Yes the compressing is a good tip, I might add it to future updates. Any tips and ideas are also welcome so everyone can help everyone!!

[@Q8Patriot]

Thanks alot thats were so much helpful

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!

[@micmic2066]

Useful and clear video! Do continue your filming and we can learn a lot! Thanks!

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you for the nice comment!! Will be pumping more videos out soon!

[@bhaveman]

Nicely made. Thank you.

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@plantfamily4307]

Great video! Probably the best single resource on the topic so thank you

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!!! Glad it was helpful!

[@UltraRunnerMark]

Thank you for making this video 👍👍

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks for the comment! Hope this video helped you!

[@roberthornshaw7857]

Absolutely brilliant video. We’ll done and thank you. Will definitely be watching your other videos.

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you for your nice comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@boykudomwit]

This was very helpful and easy to understand ... great work

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you!! I'm happy to hear that you find it helpful!!! Hope you have a good experience!!

[@laurentl5508]

Thanks a lot for this very thoughtful video !

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you and I hope it is helpful to you!!!

[@pakyilee6311]

Very useful !

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you! Glad it helps!!!

[@TheDraugelis]

Super, thank you for the information!

[@RunThatMile]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StreamCrossingRunner]

Great and very helpful- thank you!

[@RunThatMile]

Happy that the video can help!!!

[@anthonycockings]

Fantastic video, Thank you! Just getting ready for the 2022 CCC

[@RunThatMile]

Thank you! Hope the video helped and good luck on your CCC!!!

[@herowong666]

Nicely made video with good details! Thanks!

[@RunThatMile]

Hope it helped! Thank you!

[@jonathangrendelmeier575]

HI again: Another great video brilliant! Definitely my favourite UTMB CCC prep videos. Thanks for the insights and tips very much appreciated!! Kind regards

[@RunThatMile]

Great to hear! More to come!

[@jonathangrendelmeier575]

Can't wait you are making such a difference to my preparation and my motivation to get it done !!

[@RunThatMile]

@Jonathan Grendelmeier So glad to hear!!

[@jonathangrendelmeier575]

Hi Brian , only a few days to go so I hope you get this in time. Still feeling my injuries so it will be an interesting experience :-) Regarding the food items that you mentioned. I have packed lots of sachets with liquid calories and as I am expecting around 24 hours it has built up to be really heavy. When I look at you and your surrounding runners in the third wave the packs look a lot lighter. Have only a few gels but some bars and lots of sachets for liquid (powder to be dissolved). What do you think?

[@RunThatMile]

@@jonathangrendelmeier575 Hi Jonathan, so glad to hear from you again! Can't believe it's been a year already and it's almost coming up for you, exciting!! There are a few options... 1. Do the math and take whatever you need, there's no competition for the smallest bag. 2. The aid stations provide electrolyte drinks so you could dedicate one water bottle for that and save some weight on the sachets. 3. The salt sticks (tablets in the video) should provide all the electrolyte needs, all you would need should then be water. You could consider carrying less than necessary if you have been double counting your nutrition needs. 4. I actually brought quite a lot of power gels but my stomach couldn't handle it after 4 or 5 (too acidic?), and I didn't take any for the second half. I find the solid food is more important, and there's plenty at the aid stations with plenty of time to absorb... You might not need as much quick calories as you think. (Not a fast road marathon) Not really a solid solution, but hope this helps your thinking... I'm happy to answer follow up questions too to focus down on a solution. In terms of your injury, I guess my only advice is to take things slowly. I have a spreadsheet in my tips for UTMB video to figure out how much time you can take to beat the cutoffs. It's not as fast as you expect and that might sooth your mind a bit so you can take care of the injury and enjoy the race! Chamonix also has stores for supports that may help your injury during the race which you can consider. Good luck and look forward to hear about your race!!!

[@maidbe]

Thank you for neatly organized bag! And for unmistakable guide to gear check and packing, love this! One quick question, maybe you'll know, are the waterproof gloves available at Chamonix? If so, do you know the price range? I'm no longer in position to order them online and wait for the delivery.

[@RunThatMile]

Thanks for the comment! Yes all the gear can be found in Chamonix and are at a reasonable price. It's not going to be the dirt cheap on sale types, but I wouldn't stress paying a good price for a quality pair which would be available in the main streets of Chamonix.

[@louislee1269]

attractive video even for nonrunner like me. already searching for gear on taobao

[@RunThatMile]

Great to hear!!! Don't use taobao 😅! They are available on Amazon and their own company websites at a reasonable price.

[@macau.friend]

Thx for the video! Starting to get my gear ready for the race. 1) Can a combination of cap and buff replace a Sahara cap as heatwave gear? 2) How big is the waterproof bag for your clothing? 6L? Bigger? 3) Do you keep all your gels in the outside pockets or inside?

[@RunThatMile]

1) I believe that would work. 2) I used some 3L ones but the bags are light so even if you got a bigger one, it should be fine. 3) I kept my gels in the outside pockets for easy access...I tried not to plan to reorganize my bag midway through the race. But it's up to you. Good luck and all the best to your race!!!

[@tommyyngaia]

Possible to leave fleece or down jacket in drop bag at Champex lac so i don't have to carry in the first half？is there any gear check in CP?

[@RunThatMile]

Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and there could be spot checks at any point during the race. There is no drop bag at Champex Lac. For the full UTMB, there is a drop bag service at Courmayeur. However, one assistant may be allowed in to Champex Lac to help you. For more details, you can refer to montblanc.utmb.world/races-runners/other-information/mb-regulations

[@tommyyngaia]

@@RunThatMile million thanks to your advice

[@RunThatMile]

@@tommyyngaia Glad it was helpful

[@keanubartolata3465]

Do you ever listen to music while on trail? Ear buds would be nice, don't you think?

[@RunThatMile]

Some people enjoy the ear buds. Personally, I like to fully immerse myself in nature.