FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING & HIKING GEAR

I have spent the last handful of years trying different running products, gear, and shoes and have refined my kit for speed on the Northeast trails. Below are some of my favorite items for going fast on trails. All these products are high quality and I use regularly to this day. Same thing with the podcast and camera euqipment. I had nobody to learn from and tried a handful of products and combinations and these are what I landed on for the highest quality visuals and sound. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions on any of this gear!

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favorite trail running shoes

HOKA SPEEGOAT 7

The shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is my favorite version so far. It's lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it. rei.pxf.io/7XBr4r OR https://amzn.to/3RdDZRS

LA SPORTIVA PRODIGIO PRO

My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go. rei.pxf.io/0GB7gP OR https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi

SAUNCONY ENDORPHIN SPEED 5

One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed. rei.pxf.io/6kR90V OR https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5

essential trail running gear

GARMIN GPS WATCH

In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch. rei.pxf.io/VOjena OR https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq

SALOMON RUNNING VEST

Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L and in the Winter I use a 12L. rei.pxf.io/zzD3We OR https://amzn.to/4feeEzr

KATADYN WATER FILTER

A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well. rei.pxf.io/R0Djza OR https://amzn.to/4vErYTK

TRAIL FUEL

TAILWIND DRINK MIX

I always have a sugar mix in my bottles for long runs. It’s the easiest way to make sure you are getting enough calories and electrolytes in. rei.pxf.io/NGYD17 OR https://amzn.to/4cEiam4

PRECISION GELS

I like Precision, Maurten, and SIS Beta gels the most at the moment. I like mixing it up and never exclusively use one type. rei.pxf.io/4aBD69 OR https://amzn.to/4wQgOfq

podcast setup and equipment

rODECASTER PRO II

Initially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. For me it is the RodeCaster and it has been working great. https://amzn.to/4wCO0XR

SHURE SM58

The gold standard in microphones. This thing gives you top notch professional sound. https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ

INSTA360 GO 3S

I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos. Barely weighs anything so it doesn’t affect the quality of your runs. https://amzn.to/3RdE344