Gear I Couldn't Go Without this Season - 2023 Training Diaries Ep 18

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[@deanna5946]

It would be cool to see a video on Audrée’s gear too

[@raphaelkinney]

Never shy away from a nerd out over gear Jeff. These videos in particular where you do a reflection on what you've learned I've always found the most valuable. Cheers and can't wait for all the film work you got cookin up!

[@JoelNads72]

Thanks for the video Jeff, great info in there as usual. P.S I hope the editing of the Moab video is going well. I cant wait to see it!!

[@cpruns4501]

Awesome season of training, races, videos and diaries! You are 100% the best channel for ultra running on youtube. Can't wait for what 2024 brings. Love this line up of products also. I am in the market for a new headlamp so that one you used in Moab is the one for me. I also like the idea of one double A right in the front. I used to think that design looked dumb but after using one with 3 AAA batteries in the back.....I get it now. First, the strap would be so much more comfortable and no fumbling with batteries. Pitch black mountain 80K into a race trying to fumble with multiple little batteries......that will never happen again:) Have a great Christmas and safe travels out east!! 2024.....here we come!!

[@rob11s]

Very good job with all the disclosures, felt organically woven in and informative.

[@stalar2892]

I'd love to see one of these by Audrée! Hint hint :)

[@LetsGoGregg]

Jeff thanks again for the Pelletier Approved list. Like the DC Rainmaker for trail 👏 Really no point in watching other gear review videos- total time & money saver.

[@kategiles7503]

Thanks Jeff 😁 Looking forward to your training & adventures in 2024!

[@Mark_Hemmings]

Very helpful as always Jeff!

[@craftingday352]

I wish you'd also include your other electronics. Especially your action cam, tripod and the system on how you film yourself during the race. Which pocket is it best to store and access, back and forth with your other items on hand such as your trekking poles.

[@wissywassy]

Love all your work. Looking forward to next season.

[@EthanDurant]

Great video. Can't wait to see what you've got cooking

[@renee-aurelie]

Jeff thank you for sharing!🌵

[@brettandrewclarke]

A great and enjoyable year following along Jeff. Have a terrific break. Look forward to seeing what you’ve got planned for 2024.

[@jonfun84]

Thanks for sharing Jeff what a year! Have a great Christmas. Cheers 👍🏻 🇬🇧

[@johnvanderhulst4778]

Thanks Jeff

[@frankjacobsen6848]

Thank You so much for great content👌Wish You both a nice Christmas🧑‍🎄🎅🎄and Happy New 🏃‍♀️🏃Year🎉

[@jrqberry]

Thanks Jeff, I picked up a few items that I've been thinking about. Good stuff!

[@FINcLoAk]

Well detailed gear review! Been following you many years, always such a joy! I have got many ideas from you for my fastbacking trips and for the longer races as well, thank you for that. I hope you guys have a relaxing and calm Christmas time over there! With best regards from Finland, Kaj

[@weichentechnikk8083]

Such a good content you put out. Flawless presentation and very easy to follow :)

[@baggy2287]

Really helpful - I started using arm protectors after you mentioned them on a previous video, and they saved me from sunburn while fastpacking the Pennine Way this summer. Looking forward to the upcoming films!

[@jasonpontz5067]

You saved me about 2 years ago with the Saxx suggestion. 👍🏻. Never had chaffing again since. Much appreciated!

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad to hear that!

[@Luke9vs23]

I am getting those arm sleeves! Thanks for sharing your gear. I have been holding off on getting the Vertix 2 because I would hate to spend that money and then the Vertix 3 comes out.

[@thecasualrunner67]

Great review of the gear for 2023 and now a few more things for me to check out 😏. I actually purchased the Fenix65 at the event expo at UTMB Kosciuszko in Australia from the detail you gave on your earlier review 👏👏

[@danielbalestrieri3035]

Thanks Jeff! Im interested in the Vertix 2. Been using the Apex, having the longer battery would great. Happy Holidays!

[@JeffPelletier]

The Apex is great, but the battery on the Vertix 2 is amazing. Even just not having to charge it for weeks of short runs is nice.

[@sandstromj]

Yay for a gear nerd video. Good stuff.

[@turbs99]

9:06 nice smile 😊

[@TheBasicDanTV]

I tried Salomon trail shoes finally, after watching some of your content. Best shoe purchase yet.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad to hear that! 🙌

[@VascoDanielNunes-hq8iw]

Would recomend You both to come in June to Portugal and Race The Mother of Ultra Trail near Oporto The Unique lost villages amazing landscapes so technical ,so demanding ❤ Elite Ultra Trail Serra Freita 100k 6500D+ The Real Adventure almost and odissey.The famous River 3k Paivô is waiting for you to film... All The best from Sintra Lisboa 👌

[@cypriano8763]

put over 1000ks on the salomon super cross 3s. the running pack is awesome too

[@mikewoods7167]

Oi Jeff. Will you hurry up and do another ultra and pop out a feature length documentary on it please? Tyvm

[@H4K4LA]

Curious if you’ve tried any gore shakedry products or alpha direct layers. Good rec on the socks, I really appreciate the effort you put into this video :)

[@jaykelly6475]

Valuable video. Thanks. Wondering if you’ve ever used calf sleeves? I love the s lab exoskins I have but seems Salomon has stopped making them. I’m looking for a similar product. Thanks for all you do!

[@JeffPelletier]

I don’t use calf sleeves, mainly because I’m not really a fan of compression wear for anything other than recovery or for when travelling (eg compression socks).

[@dickiegoodtimes]

Thanks man for your awesome vids. Best success to you in 24 🤟

[@marksonghurst2452]

Great video, very informative. Can you recommend any shorts to go with those boxers please? Presumably you are removing the liner briefs? I was gifted the Salomon Sense Aero shorts but the lack of a drawstring makes me very wary of using them!

[@NicolasCaron]

On the sock side, have you given XO Skin socks a try (toe or non toe version). They are by far my favorite! Super light, breathable AND super durable. Their shipping to Canada is a bit of annoying and pricy, but I have several pairs that I've been wearing for years now that show no sign of wear so worth it.

[@JeffPelletier]

I hadn’t tried those, but I’ll keep an eye out for them!

[@NicolasCaron]

@@JeffPelletier they currently have a Holiday Sale for what it's worth.

[@philbattley8776]

Their running underwear are awesome too.

[@craigbarth7474]

Haha we seem to have similar tastes in gear :-D Love my older more durable Drymax socks (not so much the softer new ones). If the ultra 3s had pull tabs to make it easier getting in n out they'd be great, unfortunately Genesis are too wide with too much volume for me. Ah lake district - memories of rain, poor vis n midges. I've also got those arm sleeves. How was the wind in Patagonia? I'll be trialing the Adv Skin 12 this year and see if I prefer it to my Ultimate Direction packs. I´ll stick with my carbon Zs, though may look at Salomon or Decathlon if they break. Cheers & Happy Christmas!

[@JeffPelletier]

Hah, sounds like it! The wind was pretty wild in Patagonia. Probably not unlike the worst weather in the Lake District.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Have you tried the Ultimate Direction 40? That's my go to pack and a little larger at technically 41 liters allows space for camera gear.

[@JeffPelletier]

I’m not a huge fan of UD packs, mainly because they only have one flask pocket up front, and that one is too short for a Salomon flask (it flops around).

[@kyleboulanger7835]

How about shorts? Did I miss that? Also love running in Saxx and trying to find the best minimal short that works well together!

[@hernil92]

How is the Salomon Pulse Belt with the flask? I need a belt for the runs where I want the flask and filter but don't need to bring the whole adv skin 12 pack. Got a bit overwhelmed with all the options from Salomon on the belt side. I just want something where the flask won't bounce (it bounced way too much on another belt I had laying around) and room for a few bars and some keys. Thanks again for a fine video - I always know I'm in for a little treat when you publish new stuff!

[@JeffPelletier]

I typically use a smaller flask which I find fits much better - I think it’s 325 ml. The larger one is a little tight!

[@YouTubedarek]

I’ve had this video open in a tab on my laptop for a few months as I look to slowly upgrade pieces of gear lol. Have you by any chance tried the Ciele BNDCKHat? Seems like a “level up” but there aren’t many reviews on it.

[@DrBenScher]

Hi Jeff, thanks for your great videos! I have a quiestion regarding the Salomon XA Filter Cap. How long can I use them? Are the produced in a way that I need a new one after 100l or will they last forever? And are they as expensive in Canada as in Europe? They are at 60EUR here what feels a bit expensive for a small plastic part... Waiting for the MOAB 240 film!!!

[@calinbandula5318]

Any recommendations of shorts without liner ? i love the Salomon Aero's but they come with liner and i'm not sure if i want to cut the liner out.

[@dirkhelmstaedt2072]

How long/how much water will those Salomon filters filter before needing replacement? I haven't been able to find this on the website...recently found your channel and have been enjoying the content, cheers.

[@JeffPelletier]

I believe it’s rated for up to 1,500 litres. But like any filter, the flow rate does slowly diminish. Bacteria can develop over time as well unless you’re really careful. So I would recommend budgeting to replace it every season or two.

[@DaniOutEast]

Great vid! Will you be running the Capes 100 in 2024?

[@JeffPelletier]

First I've heard of it!

[@broketraveller14]

Be careful with the fenix headlamps. I left my headlamp on and It melted my quit and my running vest.

[@JeffPelletier]

That will be true with any high powered headlamp. The bulbs, which are manufactured by a third party, generate quite a bit of heat.

[@PA_1986]

Do you know when the salomon quiver will be available to order online ? Been out of stock for the past couple of months… ?

[@JeffPelletier]

I’d probably expect to see stock again around Feb/March.

[@michaelmetcalfe795]

hi, verY-go0d 👍thank y0u🙋‍♂️

[@amandinelevecq6664]

What do you mean by "waterproof liner", when talking about the first bag?

[@JeffPelletier]

I should have included this. I use a lightweight one from Sea to Summit.

[@stevenmcfarlane6010]

thanks Jeff - quick one on the SLAB genesis. I've stopped using salomon after sense pro - the grip just wasnt great in wet scottish mountains. Is the genesis compound any good on wet rock? if not any salomons you recomend ?

[@stevenmcfarlane6010]

P.S cant wait for the bob graham and julian alps films !

[@JeffPelletier]

It’s a similar contragrip in the outsole. An alternative would be something with a vibram outsole like the Arc’teryx Norvan SL.

[@kroby4688]

What size sun sleeves do you wear from OR? I find their sizing is pretty hit and miss

[@JeffPelletier]

I’m sort of in between a medium and large. I have a pair in each size, but prefer the tighter fit of the medium.

[@jeanmichelcenac2304]

Salut Jeff et merci pour tes vidéos top. J'ai une veste Bonatti et très vite je suis mouillé car elle n'est pas respirante. Tu n'as pas ce problème ?

[@JeffPelletier]

Personnellement, je le trouve assez respirant mais je ne le porte que lorsqu'il fait assez froid dehors.

[@teslajojo5300]

Hi Jeff, you mentioned the XA25 is a little bit bouncy. How is the Skyline compared at even 30l?

[@mjscpr]

I've used the XA25 quite a bit and it is a bit bouncy, but for me perfectly useable. Great pack.

[@JeffPelletier]

The Skyline fits a little better, although it's a little big for some adventures, like when running hut-to-hut without the need for camping gear.

[@alehax27]

Have you tried injinji socks?

[@JeffPelletier]

I could never get used to the feeling of toe socks.

[@Jajary1]

Haha, it's a weird feeling at first but after few weeks I started to love it! 😀 they definitely need a little extra room in a toebox though

[@Matte79]

Just Salomon 😂

[@Anthony-yd2we]

Wait people wear underwear under half tights😮.

[@JeffPelletier]

Maybe not under half tights, but I do when wearing looser-fitting tights like the nordic pants from Salomon.

[@jp05598]

Wtf is fastpacking? Another new hobby I might obsess over most likely?!

[@JeffPelletier]

It’s 100% going to be your new obsession, I promise.

[@jp05598]

@@JeffPelletier my wife hates you in advance, but thanks!

[@Ultrarunner41]

Jeff are you going to sign up for Candice’s new 300 miler in Arizona? 🏜️

[@JeffPelletier]

It’s not on my list for 2024.

[@Ultrarunner41]

@@JeffPelletier it’s coming in 2025