My 10 Essentials for Trail Running

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0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Headlamp
0:48 - Signalling Device
1:15 - Extra Clothing
1:41 - Shelter
2:15 - Water & Nutrition
2:54 - First Aid
2:20 - Fire Starter
3:52 - Pocketknife
4:07 - Navigation
4:47 - Communication
5:11 - Other Essentials

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[sargebeats]

dang bro I was just gonna run next to the sidewalk in the park

[lorim]

Absolutely. I’m a backcountry hiker and a first responder, plus I have wilderness first aid training that is a real eye opener. What we hikers think as a quick rip around the trails can turn into something life threatening quickly. As a rule of thumb, you need to carry life saving kits if you’re on a trail that requires more than 1 hour for an ambulance/first responder to get to you. Stay safe!

[justmeeightythree]

Great list! I’m an Aussie emergency doctor and newly back to trail running after a long break having kids.
For me the first aid kit should absolutely have a compression bandage and some good quality medical fabric-style brown tape. With that you could wrap up a sprain or use in conjunction with a stick to splint a broken wrist or ankle.
Some painkillers and antihistamines might be useful.
Oh and please don’t forget your epipen if you have anaphylaxis (especially to bees/ insects).
It seems obvious but the number of people who come in to ED who forgot to take their epipen is crazy.
I definitely agree that taking a basic first aid course is a great idea.
Thanks again!!

[KJI_]

add a conpression bandage, so that you can out it when you might get cramps and also soe pain relief spray to put on your calf for example. Always bring them, not for you but others, that's how I got my bandage...

[erikdebeen]

Essential to me is a warm hat. Im not a trail runner, but spent a lot of time in the alps. When it gets cold you loose a lot of heat through your head, a warm hat can be really light and warm (merino for instance) & glacier proof (class4) glasses if you go into the snow. Also we always take an extra compass, a map...And essential is toilet paper and anti-diarrhoa medication. Lastly for me it can be really handy to put anything you want to keep dry into vacuum bags.

[utdrsy]

Some great advice there. Three whistle blasts is the reply you can give to the international distress signal, which is six blasts repeated every minute.

[davidbonnet]

Some of the things I need: hat, sunglasses, extra socks, tape/vaseline for chafing, etc.

[wazzup]

I have a very light rainjacket (more a wind jacket) that I always stash. Weighs next to noting but does one hell f a job keeping me warm in a storm. Also some "reflectiing underfloor insulation" (1 piece to go on my chest, and 2 pieces to go on my thighs) Further I always carry a small ziploc bag in my hip pocket with a compas, lighter, knife, bandaids, painkillers, caffeine, pen, (waterproof) paper, some money (both a Eu20 bill and some coins) an emergency gel oh and I always have some toiletpaper and a light plastic bag. When you gotta go you gotta go. I've wiped with leaves and even snow, but yeah toilet paper is a luxury (just remember to clean up after your done. Especially the toiletpaper makes a mess, hence the plastic bag). And a laminated card with ID, medical details (bloodtype mainly) with an emergency phonenumber. I usually bring my phone, but it might break (like I did last summer when I fell cycling). And that's all when I consider my bag "empty".. that's just always in there I only take it out when I wash the thing.

[Foxr]

Well done 👏 my buddies make fun of me for caring so much gear. In saying that I have spent a long cold night alone on the east coast trail that I won't soon forget. If It wasn't for the basics it could have been a lot worse. Thanks for the post!

[cordeiropedro]

Extra gloves are a must for me. When you are tired its quite easy to get the gloves wet when refilling water or when you out your hands down in the snow.

[DeanPattrick]

One of the best gear lists on YouTube.! Thanks 🙏 Was out in the forest today and always carry the minimum of: hydration, gels, silver blanket, first aid kit, compass and of course a sh*t kit (which you left off the list), never know when you are go be caught out 😬

[saunamchan]

Perfect! Appreciate the focus on not just staying light, but also on being prepared.

I'd be interested in seeing a "how to" on packing for a 2+ days fastpacking trip, or at least some insights/advice.

[cpruns]

The only thing not on your list that I like to carry (and I don't totally know why) is a few extra zip lock bags of all sizes. I have never needed them up to this point but they weight almost nothing and take up very little space but I just feel like they could come in handy. Great video as always.

[globemaster]

Brilliant and very informative. Should be essential viewing for those new to trail running/hiking in wilderness

[davehoover]

Nice presentation and a great look at the new “10 Essentials”. People traveling stupid light are just headed for trouble. Your list will keep you or the injured party alive and provide a way to signal or summon help. I would move Gaiagps up on the list as it is so good for cross country travel. People use apps, not to many skilled compass users out these days. Again, great source of info - scrambler and ski patroller in the Tetons.

[fambacalp]

Good list! To bring an ID and written down ICE contacts might be good as well on longer trips in remote areas.

[CanadianSledDog]

Great punchy video! A couple weeks ago the forecast was 14C and 1mm of rain for my 16k run. I was 8k out when it started dumping 10-20mm of rain per hour and dropped to 9C and windy. It's crazy how unpredictable this stuff can be. I could not feel and barely move my hands and my softshell was doing almost nothing. A hardshell is so important, and I like it to fit over my pack to trap more warm air.

[troyfrazer]

Hi Jeff! I appreciate this simple and straight forward video on trail essentials. A possible "talking add-in" maybe lip balm, sunscreen and eye protections.

[Eric-]

Finally. Thank you. I've been looking for someone to go over what they pack, into which pack they use, so I can get a feel for space availability.

[jcgnbd]

A small tea lite candle is great if you wrap your space blanket around you and have that under you between your feet. Be careful not to light your space blanket though…..lol