Trail Running Guides: Gear, Hydration & Training

Black LECAMO ROOT8 running vest with front pockets and chest closures

Running Vest for a Run Commute: Check the Work Load

A run commute has a destination load as well as a running load. Phone, keys and water may fit easily, while work clothing, footwear or a computer can change the...

Running Vest for a Run Commute: Check the Work Load

A run commute has a destination load as well as a running load. Phone, keys and water may fit easily, while work clothing, footwear or a computer can change the...

Black LECAMO ROOT8 running vest with front pockets and chest closures

Use Running Vest Pockets With Gloves

Gloves can change which running-vest pockets you can open and which small items you can hold securely. Practice with the exact gloves, loaded pack and outer layer you expect to...

Use Running Vest Pockets With Gloves

Gloves can change which running-vest pockets you can open and which small items you can hold securely. Practice with the exact gloves, loaded pack and outer layer you expect to...

Black LECAMO ROOT8 running vest with front pockets and chest closures

Wear a Race Bib With a Running Vest

Choose race-bib placement from the organizer's instructions, then test it with your loaded vest and every layer you may wear. The number needs to remain in the required position without...

Wear a Race Bib With a Running Vest

Choose race-bib placement from the organizer's instructions, then test it with your loaded vest and every layer you may wear. The number needs to remain in the required position without...

Black LECAMO ROOT8 running vest with front pockets and chest closures

Write an Ultra Race Crew Handoff Plan for Your Vest

A crew handoff goes more smoothly when the runner and crew agree on the exact items being exchanged. Write one card for each permitted support point. The card should say...

Write an Ultra Race Crew Handoff Plan for Your Vest

A crew handoff goes more smoothly when the runner and crew agree on the exact items being exchanged. Write one card for each permitted support point. The card should say...

LECAMO soft flask and separate straw assembly

What to Carry for a Cupless Trail Race

For a cupless trail race, read what the organizer expects you to bring, then give each container a job. A drinking cup, a soft flask and a reservoir can serve...

What to Carry for a Cupless Trail Race

For a cupless trail race, read what the organizer expects you to bring, then give each container a job. A drinking cup, a soft flask and a reservoir can serve...

Blue LECAMO reservoir with slide closure, hose and mouthpiece

Will a Hydration Bladder Fit Your Pack? Check It Filled

Compare the reservoir and pack using the filled setup, not only the empty outline or the liter label. The body, closure, outlet, attachment and tube path all need to work...

Will a Hydration Bladder Fit Your Pack? Check It Filled

Compare the reservoir and pack using the filled setup, not only the empty outline or the liter label. The body, closure, outlet, attachment and tube path all need to work...