Mandatory kit - Montane Lakeland 50 ultra race 2023 (& my own extras)

In a week's time I'll be in Coniston for the Western-themed 2023 Montane Lakeland 50 so here's what I'm taking with me to fulfil the mandatory kit list, plus a few extras of my own. I also filmed how I put it all into my running pack and the clothes I'm wearing too, but it made this film far too long, so look out for that as a separate film coming soon. When it's out I'll list it here in the film description too - it will be available here from Monday 24 July • How to pack all the La...
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[@kingsley6236]

Always take a bag AND a blanket. As Claire says, a bag can cover you and keeps your hands free. Add in the blanket and you can make a very basic shetler and it is perfect to signal with. In the Lake District, always pack for the heaviest of weather as it can hit you in minutes!

[@wildgingerruns]

Ooh both I never thought of that, thanks Kingsley, the more bags the merrier eh!

[@ChrisBranch]

Best of luck in the race, Claire! 😊🙏

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks Chris, do you fancy this one one day? I've just ordered that foam GoPro windslayer thanks to you!

[@ChrisBranch]

@@wildgingerruns yes, definitely! I have a few friends doing the 100, and I think I'll sign up through the lottery for one of them for next year. And that's great about the windslayer! I still think it's the best audio set-up for these things, let me know how you get on 😊🙏

[@worldpeacemarathon-i8q]

Best wishes from the kongdom of Himalayas NEPAL

[@wildgingerruns]

Thank you :)

[@michaelteasdale4704]

You’ll need the £1 for Jacob’s ladder in there too

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks! Must not forget this!!!

[@mjowsey]

I've never used it but I know someone who used a space blanket under their clothes and it worked great for them! They walked to an extraction point after the race was called off due to extreme weather.

[@wildgingerruns]

Now that is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@scottlanigan5451]

Great kit!

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks Scott hope you enjoyed the film! See you at the race?

[@SallyHall-u6z]

Such a helpful video Claire, thank you so much!! I'm off to watch rhe packing video next 👍 Also going to need to do a last min purchase for some zip lock bags instead of dry bags 🙈😂 You donr happen to have a link to where you got yours?!

[@wildgingerruns]

Howdie! I just randomly collect them over the years, but most supermarkets sell sandwich bags which work really well!

[@kingsley6236]

Oh and always take a couple of water purification tablets! Never drink water from a stream as a dead sheep could be above you just out of sight after drowning in the stream!

[@wildgingerruns]

Good shout Kingsley!

[@radicalvox8770]

I would not use pure sugar without electrolytes as a source of energy. What I can recommend from long-term experience is Styrkr and Hammer nutrition. Yes, it has fewer calories, but they last longer than pure sugar. The only downside is that you have to drink a lot.

[@wildgingerruns]

Sounds great, I will eat some savoury food too for electrolytes, like crisps etc, but that does remind me to get some electrolytes to pop in one of my bottles, thanks!

[@philiphaddock5497]

Im taking my pezal neo + so ill take spare battery. Im allso taking a filter bottle to fill up in the streams

[@wildgingerruns]

Awesome, sounds like a good plan Phil

[@Johnny_Doyle]

Excellent run through. I'll be swapping out dry bags for zip lock bags in future. Good luck!!

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks Johnny, yes if you don't need them super durable like doing some kind of month-long backpacking trip in the wilderness, you can get away with clear plastic bags

[@shentonia]

Montane back pack over the harrier 10L one? I've got salomon adv 5 but need a bigger one

[@wildgingerruns]

Hmmm, the Harrier 10L one out atm in my opinion has side pocket zips too small to get your hands in, they are working on the next one right now and hopefully that will be sorted. So atm I'd go for Salomon Adv Skin 12L or Montane Gecko 12+. Those are what I currently use. Hope that helps! Claire

[@shentonia]

@@wildgingerruns thanks for the response. I tried on a bunch at Pete bland sports and found the montane 12+ to be the most comfortable one. Luckily they have last seasons in at half price so winner there =)

[@wildgingerruns]

@@shentonia Ooh nice, half price is defo a bargain! Nice one!

[@martinhollamby3532]

Spare torch for me, rather than spare batteries! Snickers (or similar) bars are a good shout for the emergency food as tasty after the race... Good luck with the 50 - you might overtake me on the 100(5).

[@wildgingerruns]

Ah yes, so you agree with me there, glad! Snickers, now there's an idea, I just thought they might melt... Hope to see you on the trail, good luck in the 100 you superstar!

[@jamstaa69]

What do you think about getting jackets big enough to go over your pack? I have an inov8 jacket bought when I didn’t think I’d ever be filling my pack up so much.. so now struggles to go over a full pack.. and IF UTS had actually rained I’d have had to put it under my pack.. but thinking of the hole faf of taking your bag off n on.. Thanks for the vid.. not doing this one yet.. but your kit vids are always interesting and helpful 👍🏼

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes, this is very much a thing I do, I forgot though when ordering this Montane Minimus Lite and it's quite a snug fit... the bag is bulging so it defo won't go over it plus zip up, I do usually go for a size larger to facilitate this and think it's an excellent idea. See my waterproofs test here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXLpIyIj5Whp7M

[@davidlithgow8168]

Thanks Claire Do you have link to where you got profile of race ?

[@wildgingerruns]

Hey David yes it's on UK Hillwalking here www.ukhillwalking.com/logbook/r/index.php?i=115#:~:text=The%20Montane%20Lakeland%2050,course%20it's%20the%20easy%20option..

[@davidlithgow8168]

@@wildgingerruns thank you Might see you on route 👍 have a great run

[@wk633]

I use a Fenix head torch and an UltraAspire waist torch. I use one on low and the other on medium so the batteries run out at different times.

[@wildgingerruns]

Nice idea, a lot of people using waist or chest torches as well as the one on the head, I must try this sometime

[@emmahadley1115]

You will need a stronger whistle. The ones on running packs aren't loud enough.

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes I thought that, but it's a Montane sponsored event and a Montane pack... why bother putting an inadequate whistle on a pack? Do you think they will not accept this one? Cheers! Claire

[@mickbrowne6904]

Your smart phone. Will it last the time you are out on the course? There are plenty of places on the route where there is no signal which will use battery whilst searching for networks. Do you need to take a battery pack to charge whilst out? I have a non smart phone Nokia always switched on for ultras where the battery lasts more than the length of any event I run. Just saying

[@Alan-Smith]

Or turn phone off for the race, and only turn on when required ( for photos etc )

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes I think I will put it on aeroplane mode or just switch it off, I'll use my GoPro for photos. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@TadeuszCantwell]

Good luck in the race. I should check the kit list for my upcoming races!

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks TC! Yes, defo worth checking and packing ahead of time in case you have forgotten or need to borrow anything!

[@arleenm7367]

Good luck in your race Claire! I've never seen a race here in the US that has a mandatory kit list - what a bother. Seems like they should trust you to know what you might need. Is your race expected to be really cold? It's been so hot lately, you might consider some hot-weather gear (like an ice bandanna) too. And spray some Permethrin on your clothes and buff to keep those annoying mosquitoes and ticks away. You might consider Injinji toe socks for your blisters. They have some thin liner-socks that you wear under regular socks. I never get blisters anymore (knock on wood). Have a great time!

[@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory]

May have to do with liability insurance to cover organisers plus awareness due to 2021 Chinese ultramarathon that rescued 87 runners and lost 21 runners due to freak weather after a relatively warm day. Those who had emergency blankets said they were torn to shreds. Others were saved by a shepherd who took them to a cave he knew near by and lit a fire for them.

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks Arleen! Yes in the UK there is usually a mandatory kit list for any long or remote races, I think we might have higher health and safety standards for insurance than other countries. Thanks for all the tips that's great! Defo aiming for zero blisters with my new shoe, insole and sock combo... let's see how it goes! Claire

[@marky59]

Go smash it Madam - and most importantly enjoy it (lets hope it is a dry one ).

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes, dry but not too sunny, I hope the organisers have arranged that... ;)

[@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory]

Great tips useful for ultralight hiking too just add the sleep system.

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks, yes, you can see that in my wild camping film if anyone wants more info :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmSVloyVrqtmbLM

[@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory]

Thanks for that. I'll check it out 😊

[@krisweston9732]

May see you there can't wait for next Saturday

[@wildgingerruns]

Come and say Hi Kris!

[@krisweston9732]

@@wildgingerruns will do

[@krisweston9732]

Great to meet you at the weekend. How did you find the run?

[@thelegendandthechamp]

Look after your feet... it's gonna be wet. Yee Haw!

[@wildgingerruns]

Yep, k-tape at the ready!