Monday 22 July 2019

North Downs Way 100 ultra-marathon kit list

This year will be the third time I run the Centurion Running NDW 100. It's a hearty challenge and one that you'll want to be prepared for (I know the pain of not doing so).

To help others be prepared, and to act as a check list for my own packing, here's what I'll be running with.

North Downs Way 100 kit list


What I'm wearing
  1. Brooks Caldera 2 running trainers
  2. Howies merino micro socks
  3. Howies merino run vest
  4. Howies run shorts
  5. Ultimate Direction Signature Series 3 - Scott Jurek (7 litre)
  6. Hoter wrist band
  7. Garmin Fenix 3 watch and HR strap (set to ultra-trac)
  8. Howies run cap
  9. OMM waterproof jacket
  10. Flexible travel cup x 2
  11. Rieman P20 factor 50 sun screen - amazing stuff
  12. Copious amounts of Vaseline
What I'm carrying with me
  1. Ultimate Direction 500ml soft flasks x 2
  2. Salt stick caps x 10
  3. Whistle
  4. Ikea bag clip
  5. High-5 energy gels x 3
  6. Hoter wrist band (spare - great for backpack hot spots)
  7. Howies long-sleeve merino base layer, in zip-lock bag
  8. Plaster pack (for blisters)
  9. Knee wrap
  10. Emergency blanket
  11. £50 cash and credit card
  12. Car key
  13. Nathan rear light
First bag drop
  1. LED Lenser SEO 7R head torch and spare battery
  2. Petzl Bindy head torch (spare)
  3. High-5 energy gels x 2
  4. Salt stick caps x 10
  5. Howies merino run vest (spare)
  6. Howies merino micro socks (spare)
  7. Baby-wipes x 10
  8. Flexible travel cup (spare)
  9. Vaseline
Second bag drop
  1. 6 x AAA batteries (spare)
  2. Howies merino short-sleeved vest (spare)
Finish bag (I'll be taking the coach back)
  1. Small micro-fibre towel
  2. Large micro-fibre towel
  3. Body wash
  4. Change of clothes
  5. Fleece top
  6. Baby-wipes x 10
  7. Flip flops
  8. USB battery charger and iPhone cable
  9. Large dry bag (to dump everything into)
  10. Sunglasses and case
Hope this helps someone.