My essential gear as a long distance trail runner

[@ChrisBranch]

Hey guys, here is a list of the items I have. Some aren't continued anymore, but you should be able to find similar: 1. Coffee machine: Sage Precision Brewer 2. Watch: Garmin Fenix 7X Solar 3. Headphones: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 4. Shoes: Altra Olympus 5, Altra Lone Peak 6, Altra FWD Experience, Altra Rivera 2 5. Socks: Injini ultra 6. Shorts: Salomon Sense Aero 7 7. T-shirt: Lululemon Metal Vent Tech 8. Mid layer: Salomon Essential Lightwarm 9. Outerlayer: Salomon Bonatti Trail (Waterproof), OMM Sonic Smock (Windproof) 10. Gloves: Montane Prism (warm gloves), OMM Kamleika Overmitt (waterproof mittens) 11. Buffs, Inov8 headband 12. Hats: Salomon cross compact, North Face Class V Brimmer (sun hat) 13. Sunglasses: Goodr 14. Race Vest: Salomon Adv Skin 12, 15. Race belt: Compressport Free Belt Pro 16. Bottles Salomon/Hydrapak 17. Headtorch: Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Ultra 18. Poles: Salomon Ultra Carbon (don't get these!) 19. Nutrition: Tailwind, Precision Hydration

[@samaustin9496]

Your sponsors would be happy with this video. I love your videos and (because of this), purchased the Shokz open run pro2, Salomon belt and vest for my birthday in a few weeks!

[@ChrisBranch]

Haha thanks so much, and I hope you are happy with them, they are genuinely the best running headphones I’ve tried, and the a race belt is a great piece of kit. I’ve found other peoples’ gear videos helpful, so I hope this one helped you too 🙏☺️ I appreciate your kind comments 🙏

[@1603_theadventure_mattrix]

I think trial and error along with perseverance is how you find good kit!!!

[@ChrisBranch]

Absolutely! It's a joy when you find the right kit that works for you 😊

[@leearnold2534]

I didnt know that you could run races with the Shokz. I've seen people wearing them but I assumed that they were just risking the DQ. Thats very interesting to know because not having my music on race day is a real bummer. Good to know! Thanks man

[@ChrisBranch]

Yes most races allow bone conduction headphones because you can still hear other people around you and instructions from marshals etc. Personally, I only use them sparingly, like when the race gets really hard ☺️

[@chrismelikian]

Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@ChrisBranch]

No problem! I hope it helped! 🙏😊

[@toby8381]

Hey fellow Wilfa Uniform user - my tip to you would be pick up a Tens Hundreds Thousands coffee dosing tray. It may seem a bit extra, but it’s my favourite bit of coffee kit and makes my morning routine so much simpler 🤙 Thanks for the video - really enjoyed it.

[@ChrisBranch]

Ooh I'm always looking for more coffee kit 😂 I'll look into it, thanks for the tip!

[@AddictUltraRunner]

Love the coffee tip 😂 im glad im not the only one. Bloody love the stuff, doesnt even need to be caffeinated

[@ChrisBranch]

Haha I know! Having it preprogrammed to come down to before an early run is the best 👌😂

[@AddictUltraRunner]

😂😂😂

[@omars8390]

I like this gradual approach and learning as you go along and improve/grow. Obviously the other option would've been all the gear and no idea and most people jack it in before it starts 😬

[@ChrisBranch]

😂 I've done that with so many things 🤦‍♂️, but thankfully not running ☺️🙏

[@jacknewthoughts]

Great video! Which windbreaker do you have? The one that packs down so small! 🙂

[@ChrisBranch]

It's the OMM Sonic Smock - quarter zip. It's as light as a feather! I got it on a good discount somewhere 👍

[@Catcheronrye]

I like electronic ambient music to run to so I get that other worldly hypnotic feeling rather looking for motivation through my music. I'd be interested to know more about your music choices.

[@ChrisBranch]

Oh cool, I'll drop more references in to future videos! 😊

[@alexanderralph2504]

i so get this..... started off with trainers, random shorts and a regular t shirt, but now....... can i ask which windproof you've had success with? such a varied price point with them, haven't picked one up yet, but you're absolutely right about the waterproof, run too hot in it, and unless its heavy raining, the windproof might be sufficient? prob lots more comfortable!! love how small it packs down. great video. thanks 😊

[@ChrisBranch]

Haha I know! The stuff gradually accumulates 🤦‍♂️😂 This is the OMM Sonic Jacket, quater zip. I really wanted the Patagonia Houdini, but I found the OMM on sale for about half the price of the Patagonia, and I'm really happy with it.

[@alexanderralph2504]

@@ChrisBranch awesome, thank you! yes, i think @BillyYang showed that patagonia WP and looks great, but cant quite justify the cost yet, so will defo check this out. Thought id say i almost daily still use your hips spine and core workout video. In the last few weeks of 55k plan for event in the lake district at the end of september and that routine always gets me set for the day. thanks for all the content you make! 👍

[@Jon-hb6gx]

Awesome video, so helpful! What is the North Face hat called please? I cant find it on their website.

[@ChrisBranch]

I just typed in 'North Face sun hat' to google and a few options pop up. I think mine is the 'Class V Brimmer'. It's great 😊

[@Jon-hb6gx]

@@ChrisBranch Many thanks, Chris, all the best 🙂

[@RE71476AD]

Thanks Chris, a comprehensive summary. However, you forgot one thing....the ultra beard! Where can I get one of those? Surely they reduce pace by a few seconds per mile.😂

[@ChrisBranch]

😂😂😂 That's hilarious! I ran an ultra at the weekend, and I must admit, there is definitely a higher frequency of beards compared to the general population. I'm happy to sacrifice the speed for the feeling of being wild out in the trails 😂

[@86medic1]

I got into running to lose a few pounds and its free. All you need is one pair of shoes… 5 pairs of shoes, two belts, one vest, 4 shorts, countless socks, 3 hats, 2 watches, 9 race fees and 2 things of nut butter later… yea other than all that stuff i havent even spent any money on running lol

[@ChrisBranch]

😂😂😂

[@Floki1624]

cannot find the salomon light hoodie anywhere :/ is it discontinued or maybe has a more specific name?

[@ChrisBranch]

Ah, it's now called 'Essential Lightwarm', it's changed its name ☺️ www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/essential-lightwarm-lc12825.html

[@Floki1624]

@@ChrisBranch

[@juan8218]

Hello. Where can I find the list of the models you mentioned. I am interested in trying a few of them but could not find the specific models for some of them. Thanks

[@ChrisBranch]

I just pinned a comment with the complete list :)

[@gingleb3792]

What are the mittens brand please?

[@ChrisBranch]

They're OMM 👍☺️

[@gingleb3792]

@@ChrisBranch Thanks

[@anitaberendsen9525]

If you know that those earphones can cause braintumors...... never for me

[@DeviOct]

really?

[@tylorstreett7824]

How?

[@andrewgraham5080]

Can you provide a link to the research?

[@anitaberendsen9525]

@@andrewgraham5080 please, you can't be that stupid that you don't know that radiation through the body causes cancer. (too many exoerimental injections, I guess)

[@anitaberendsen9525]

@@andrewgraham5080 Everybody can know that radiation is very dangerous and causes cancer (that's no top secret). Easy to find yourself if you need "proof" ...,🙄