Equipment tips for Otter Trail Run

Wednesday, 22 September 2010 16:45

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So what do I need to bring?

Most important equipment items if you're running only and not going on to do the Southern Storm, presented by Hi-Tec*:

• running shoes (always a good idea)
• running pack
• juice you've used in training
• gaiters
• compression socks
• sleeping bag
• pillow
• earplugs to sleep through monkey and baboon nocturnal barking (ha!)
• rain jacket/outer shell (compulsory)
• cellphone case (optional, waterproof bag)
• space blanket (compulsory)
• whistle (compulsory)
• coffee mug although there will be canteen mugs
• slops
• Petzl for dinner/terrorising the neighbourhood after sundown
• towel and toiletries
• warm clothes
• mozzie spray
• energy drink for Otter only (one sachet of a powdered form you've trained with, for the second half of the run, to keep energy levels acceptable)
• cap
• sunblock
• eyewear

Tents are booked separately from camping and camping is not included in the entry fee. There are wash-lines at the Nature's Valley campsite to rinse smelly clothes afterwards.

Compiled by Deon Braun

*Thanks to Mickey Mallett, Ian Little and the rest of the Hi-Tec and Magneticsouth teams for making this exceptional race a reality since 2009.

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